-
Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Delay of State Authorization Rules
Dec 18, 2018
Federal judge rejects Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's efforts to dismiss a lawsuit challenging her delay of Obama-era rules governing whether and how online programs must be authorized in the states.
-
Education Dept. Offers Guidance to Students of Defunct For-Profit Chain
Dec 14, 2018
Agency launches effort to reach students affected by the sudden closure of Education Corporation of America to offer guidance on transferring credits and student debt relief.
-
After Losing Court Battle, DeVos Cancels 150M in Student Loan Debt
Dec 14, 2018
Trump administration says it will expunge thousands of borrowers' federal student loans, carrying out an Obama-era policy that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had fought to kill.
-
Farm Bill Provides Boost to HBCUs
Dec 14, 2018
The $867 billion farm bill includes important wins for historically black land-grant universities, which will see millions in new funding and long-sought policy changes.
-
Despite Looming Shutdown, Slim Chance of Compromise on Immigration
Dec 13, 2018
Ahead of impending shutdown, there still appears to be little interest—from either Trump or Democratic leaders—in a compromise deal on wall funding, dreamers.
-
Inspector General Faults Education Dept.'s Handling of FERPA Complaints
Dec 13, 2018
Audit finds the agency failed to conduct timely, effective investigations of potential FERPA violations, creating a years-long backlog of unresolved cases.
-
Senators Introduce Measure to Address GI Bill Benefit Fiasco
Dec 13, 2018
Bipartisan bill aims to resolve ongoing problems with the Veterans Affairs Department's handling of reimbursements to veterans for missed or underpaid Forever GI Bill housing benefits.
-
Study Looks at Targeted, Tuition-Free Programs
Dec 13, 2018
Paper examining tuition-free programs targeted at high-achieving, low-income students found increases in students applying to and enrolling in college.
-
Guaranteed Admissions Helps Disadvantaged Students, Study Finds
Dec 13, 2018
Paper argues that guaranteed admission programs can reduce the problem of "undermatching."
-
Education Dept. to Fix TEACH Grant Program
Dec 13, 2018
Agency to release a plan this week to help teachers whose TEACH Grants were wrongly turned into loans due to paperwork issues.
-
Major For-Profit Chain Closes, Leaving Students Scrambling
Dec 6, 2018
Trump administration slams Education Corporation of America for sudden closure. Key House education committee member says for-profit sector will be a target of oversight when Democrats take control in January.
-
Latest on the VA's Handling of GI Bill Processing
Dec 6, 2018
Confusion continues over the Veterans Affairs Department's handling of reimbursements for GI recipients whose housing stipends are being underpaid.
-
More Troubles for Gainful Employment Rule
Dec 6, 2018
Education IG warned against repealing regulation without other accountability standards in place. Meanwhile, federal agencies feud over gainful employment data.
-
Admissions Officials React to Exposé About Transcript Fraud
Dec 6, 2018
Investigation reveals that a private, unaccredited, predominantly black college prep school abused students and falsified their transcripts in an effort to get them into elite colleges.
-
Higher Ed Groups Oppose Proposed Federal Definition of Gender
Dec 6, 2018
̽»¨Â¥ joins broad coalition in letter to HHS to express concern regarding a proposal to narrowly define sex as determined at birth and unchangeable.
-
Senators Ask U.S. News & World Report to Revamp Ranking Formula
Dec 6, 2018
Democratic lawmakers seek overhaul of college ranking to give more credit to those who do the most for underrepresented and disadvantaged students.
-
Democrats Say They Won't Fight Over Dreamers
Dec 6, 2018
Democrats say they have no plans to include language protecting Dreamers in December's spending bill.
-
Trump Administration to Reform Work Visa Program
Dec 6, 2018
Dept. of Homeland Security proposes increasing the number of H-1B visa recipients with advanced degrees and moving the registration process online.
-
̽»¨Â¥ Weighs In on DHS's Public Charge Rule
Dec 4, 2018
Federal aid programs are not included under draft regulations, but association is still concerned about the chilling effect it could have on participation and the consequences for students.
-
U.S. to Tighten Visa Rules on Chinese Students
Nov 29, 2018
Trump administration weighs new background checks and other restrictions on Chinese students in the United States over growing espionage concerns.