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Feds to Implement New Process for Addressing Delinquent Loans
May 9, 2018
Education Dept. says it will start "significant engagement" with borrowers as early as 90 days after they become delinquent on their student loans.
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Texas, Six Other States Sue Trump Administration to End DACA
May 3, 2018
Lawsuit argues that President Obama's 2012 decision to create the DACA program overstepped the authority of the executive branch.
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Changes to Office Administering FERPA Cause Confusion on Campuses
May 3, 2018
̽»¨Â¥ sends letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos regarding reorganization within the agency's office designated to administer FERPA.
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International Student Enrollment Declines, Report Shows
May 3, 2018
New federal data offer a snapshot of international student enrollment under President Donald Trump.
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Gainful Employment Rule Back in Court
May 3, 2018
Federal court holds a hearing for a case challenging the legality of the Trump administration’s delay of the Obama-era gainful employment rule.
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Lawmakers Urge Administration to Extend TPS for Honduran Nationals
May 3, 2018
Under the Trump administration, DHS has terminated long-standing TPS designations for a number of countries, including El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, and Nepal.
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New Study on Test-Optional Policies
May 3, 2018
Report shows that ending SAT and ACT requirements results in more applications and increased diversity at some colleges and universities—without any decline in graduation rates.
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Third Judge Blocks Trump's Decision to End DACA
Apr 26, 2018
Federal judge rules against the administration’s bid to rescind the Obama-era program and orders the government to resume accepting new applications.
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Trump Administration to Delay State Authorization Rules for Online Programs
Apr 26, 2018
Education Dept. submits draft proposed rule to delay effective date of regulation, though it is unclear for how long.
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Dismissal of Civil Rights Complaints in the Name of Efficiency Sparks Outrage
Apr 26, 2018
Democrats and civil rights advocates are blasting the Trump administration for tossing out hundreds of cases under a new rule instructing investigators to dismiss bulk complaints.
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U.S. Colleges Find International Competition a Growing Challenge in Trump Era
Apr 26, 2018
American universities blame the administration's immigration policies as they fall behind foreign competitors in the race to enroll international students.
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Education Dept. to Release Draft Report on Restored For-Profit Accreditor
Apr 26, 2018
Report outlines the initial findings in the agency's review of the controversial Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools.
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Colleges Offer Help to Puerto Rican Students
Apr 24, 2018
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FY 2018 Spending Bill Signed Into Law
Mar 24, 2018
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Executive Director Update - March 22, 2018 - ED Privacy Office Reorganization
Mar 22, 2018
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Congress Reaches Deal on FY 2018 Budget
Mar 22, 2018
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State Dept. Revises System of Travel Advisories
Mar 21, 2018
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Maryland and New Jersey Advance Legislation to Support Dreamers
Mar 21, 2018
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Washington State Bans the Box, Requires More Financial Aid Information
Mar 21, 2018
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Attorneys General Oppose Legislation over Ban on State Oversight of Loan Servicing
Mar 21, 2018
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