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Trump Administration Unveils Proposal to Overhaul Higher Ed Rules
Jan 10, 2019
Proposed rules would loosen oversight for accreditors and religious institutions and modify federal definitions for credit hour and distance education.
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Education Dept. Announces Rulemaking Negotiators
Jan 10, 2019
̽»¨Â¥ Board President Tina Falkner will serve as an alternate on committee tasked with negotiating sweeping overhaul of higher education regulations.
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For-Profit Chain to Forgive 556 Million in Student Debts
Jan 9, 2019
Career Education Corporation will forgive $556 million in student debt to resolve allegations of deceptive recruiting and enrollment practices.
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IRS Disruptions Affecting Low-Income College Students
Jan 9, 2019
Amid technical issues that have blocked applicants from completing income verification needed to receive federal student aid, Education Dept. releases guidance giving aid administrators new alternatives to approve those funds.
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Prestigious Colleges See Rise in Early Applications
Jan 9, 2019
College counselors and higher education officials have long suggested that early decision favors wealthy students whose families do not need to compare financial aid packages.
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House and Senate Education Committees in the New Congress
Jan 9, 2019
New leadership, new name for House education committee. Senate panel retains leaders, but sees shifts in committee membership.
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Education Dept. Announces Slew of New Hires
Jan 9, 2019
Agency announces over 20 new hires, including individuals in postsecondary roles.
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Dozens of Universities Back Lawsuit Challenging 'Unlawful Presence' Policy
Jan 3, 2019
More than 60 institutions join amicus brief supporting lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s new policy that makes it easier for international students and exchange scholars on F, J, and M visas to accrue 'unlawful presence.'
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Education Dept. Restructure Moves Forward
Jan 3, 2019
The overhaul could take months and is not affected by the partial government shutdown.
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For-Profit Colleges Narrow Challenge of Borrower Defense Rules
Jan 3, 2019
After losing bid to halt entire regulation, California group representing for-profit colleges to focus its legal challenge on the rule's ban on mandatory arbitration agreements.
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Shutdown Impacts Agencies Supporting Research
Jan 3, 2019
The federal shutdown, now entering its third week, is impacting several agencies that make numerous grants to higher education.
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New Guidance on Improving FERPA Enforcement
Jan 3, 2019
Education Dept. issues new guidance addressing the efficiency and enforcement on FERPA following blistering audit faulting the agency's handling of complaints.
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Congress Approves New Protections for GI Bill Recipients
Dec 20, 2018
Bipartisan package of veterans-friendly legislation would prohibit colleges from collecting a late fee or requiring GI Bill users to take out additional loans because of delayed payments, among other things.
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Senate Passes FAFSA Simplification Bill
Dec 20, 2018
Lawmakers approve bipartisan legislation aimed at simplifying how students apply for financial aid and repay their student loans.
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DeVos Meets with Higher Ed Groups
Dec 20, 2018
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos outlines plans for a sweeping overhaul of rules governing colleges and universities, but details remain vague.
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Inspector General to Review Restoration of Troubled Accreditor
Dec 20, 2018
Education Dept.'s independent watchdog will investigate Sec. DeVos's decision to restore federal recognition to ACICS.
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Selective Colleges Enroll More Students, Report Finds
Dec 18, 2018
New report shows that more than 100 flagship selective liberal arts and Ivy League institutions have increased enrollment of low- and moderate-income students by 3.5 percent, or nearly 7,300 students, in the last two years.
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Supreme Court Case Could Influence White House Efforts to Regulate Title IX
Dec 18, 2018
The case will decide whether or not to uphold a 1997 high court decision that gives agencies deference in interpreting ambiguous regulations.
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Stanford Will Drop Home Equity from Potential Family Contributions
Dec 18, 2018
University will no longer consider home equity when calculating how much a family can afford to contribute to college.
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Sen. Lamar Alexander to Retire in 2020
Dec 18, 2018
Tennessee Republican and Senate education committee chair's retirement will likely have sweeping consequences for how education policy is made on Capitol Hill.