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Election Day Higher Education Ballot Measures
Nov 8, 2018
While America's attention on Election Night focused on tight races and the potential change in control of Congress, the results of a handful of state- and city-level ballot initiatives could have critical implications for public higher education.
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AGs Call on Education Dept. to Grant Loan Relief
Nov 8, 2018
Democratic attorneys general from 21 states and the District of Columbia urge the agency to immediately forgive the loans of borrowers eligible for automatic closed-school discharge.
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Latest Update on Campus Sexual Assault Rules
Nov 8, 2018
Most recent draft not expected to include a definition on gender, but will allow students to cross-examine their accusers.
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Harvard College Admissions Procedures Include Explicit Instructions on Race
Oct 31, 2018
The procedures were submitted as evidence last week in a trial in which Harvard has defended its race-conscious admissions policy.
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New Report Examines Performance Funding
Oct 31, 2018
Study finds that these models can catalyze positive institutional actions to prioritize student outcomes, but these actions have not yet been enough to substantially move the needle on college completion.
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House Hearing on GI Bill Payment Delays
Oct 31, 2018
Panel will discuss IT-related issues that led to Post-9/11 GI Bill payment delays for tuition, fees, and the monthly housing allowance.
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House Democrats Question College Scorecard Changes
Oct 31, 2018
Lawmakers call on the Education Dept. to reverse changes that removed metric from the online tool that provides consumers with valuable comparable data.
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Education Dept. to Overhaul Office Administering FERPA
Oct 31, 2018
Proposal would create new Student Privacy Policy Office and restore the Family Policy Compliance Office as the division designated to administer FERPA.
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Public Universities Less Accessible and Affordable, Reports Find
Oct 31, 2018
An increasing number of public four-year institutions are becoming less affordable and accessible for low-income and minority students, according to two new reports.
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Lawsuit Challenges 'Unlawful Presence' Policy
Oct 25, 2018
Colleges contest a new U.S. 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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Trump Administration Considering Narrower Definition of Gender
Oct 24, 2018
Plan reportedly under consideration would further roll back transgender protections.
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Colleges Ask Education Dept. to Reimburse Perkins Loan Forgiveness Costs
Oct 24, 2018
College and financial aid administrators request the agency to repay institutions that spent as much as $400 million forgiving student loans through the now-defunct Perkins Loan program.
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New Proposed Rule to Set Fixed Maximum Terms for Student Visas
Oct 24, 2018
Trump administration issues plan to set new time limits for student visas to reduce overstays.
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SAT Edges Out ACT as Most Widely Used College Admission Test
Oct 24, 2018
For first time in seven years, more graduating seniors took the SAT than the rival ACT.
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New York City Sues For-Profit College
Oct 24, 2018
Cities rarely sue colleges, but New York received so many complaints against Berkeley College New York for deceptive and predatory lending that it brought a complaint in state court.
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Education Dept. Calls for Negotiators for Rulemaking Panel
Oct 17, 2018
Agency will begin taking nominations for a negotiated rulemaking committee tackling a wide range of regulations governing accreditation and innovation.
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Negative Outcomes for Students at ACICS-Accredited Schools
Oct 17, 2018
New analysis finds that students attending institutions approved by the controversial accreditor are twice as likely as their counterparts at other schools to end up with unmanageable debt.
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Democratic Attorneys General Urge Court to Uphold Ruling Blocking Partial Loan Forgiveness
Oct 17, 2018
Eight states support lawsuit against Education Department policy that "unfairly" denies debt relief to defrauded students.
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Court Allows Borrower Defense Rule to Take Effect
Oct 17, 2018
Education Dept. will no longer try to delay the Obama-era rule that aims to help students defrauded by colleges get their loans forgiven.
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Legislation to Help Borrowers Manage Debt and Avoid Default
Oct 17, 2018
Group of bipartisan senators introduce bill that aims to ensure affordable, simple income-based repayment plans for federal student loan borrowers.