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House Bill to Provide Credit Relief for Private Student Loan Borrowers
Jan 28, 2020
Legislation would provide new benefits and protections to private student loan borrowers who fall behind on their payments.
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DeVos Announces New Civil Rights Compliance Office
Jan 22, 2020
The Outreach, Prevention, Education and Non-discrimination (OPEN) Center will focus on proactive compliance with federal civil rights laws.
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Warren Questions Fake University Sting
Jan 22, 2020
Senator questions accreditor about its role in a sting operation to catch student visa fraudsters.
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For-Profit Accreditor Withdraws Application for Recognition
Jan 22, 2020
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation had notified ACICS that the committee was recommending that recognition be denied based on noncompliance in nine areas.
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Feds Issue New Guidance on Tax Relief for Defrauded College Students
Jan 22, 2020
The new policy expands a tax relief for the growing number of student loan borrowers receiving loan forgiveness on the grounds that their college defrauded them or suddenly shut down.
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House Votes to Block Trump Administration's Borrower Defense Rule
Jan 22, 2020
Six Republicans broke with the administration to vote in favor of overturning the rule.
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New Rules to Govern Federal Funding of Religious Institutions
Jan 22, 2020
Proposed regulations aim to "level the playing field" for religious institutions applying for federal funds. Rule also details plans to enforce President Trump's free speech executive order.
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House to Vote to Overturn DeVos' Borrower Defense Rule
Jan 15, 2020
The Trump administration's rewrite of the Obama-era regulation sets more stringent rules for when the government will cancel the debt of students that were misled or deceived by a college.
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Comprehensive Privacy Law Reintroduced in Washington State
Jan 15, 2020
Under new draft legislation to regulate personal consumer data privacy, personal data subject to FERPA and HIPAA are exempt.
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Florida Bill to Mandate FAFSA Completion
Jan 15, 2020
Legislation would require all Florida high school students to file a completed FAFSA form in order to receive their standard diploma.
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Help Rural Students Reach Higher Ed Goals
Jan 15, 2020
Legislation would create a program to encourage groups in rural communities to partner together to encourage students to pursue higher education, graduate, and enter the workforce.
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Federal Judge Ruling Could Expand Bankruptcy for Student Debt
Jan 15, 2020
Recent court ruling could signal more willingness to let people discharge student loans through bankruptcy.
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Johns Hopkins Phases Out Legacy Preferences in Admissions
Jan 15, 2020
The change has had an effect on the institution's incoming classes, increasing the percentage of Pell eligible students from 9 percent to 19.1 percent over the last ten years.
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California Governor Proposes Higher Education Budget
Jan 15, 2020
The proposal includes significant funding increases for higher education programs and institutions.
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ACT Warns Against U. of California's Plan to Nix Admissions Test Requirement
Jan 9, 2020
ACT Chief warns of "unintended consequences" if the public university system decides to halt its use of the college admissions test.
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Military Draft Question on FAFSA Causes Stir
Jan 8, 2020
Students who recently completed the FAFSA form took to social media over the weekend, concerned over a potential draft after the drone strike killing Iranian military leader.
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Administration Extends TPS for Yemen
Jan 8, 2020
The Trump administration previously tried to end similar protections for a number of countries, arguing that they were no longer needed. Those terminations are currently held up in court.
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New Federal Report on Student Aid
Jan 8, 2020
The government's outstanding federal student loan portfolio slightly exceeds $1.5 trillion.
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Virginia Governor Proposes Free College Plan
Jan 8, 2020
$145 million program aims to make community college tuition-free for low- and middle-income students.
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Survey Finds State Spending on Higher Education Continues to Rise at Modest Levels
Jan 8, 2020
Nearly half of states reported increases in spending of 5 percent or more.