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Title IX Rules Delayed Once Again
Nov 2, 2023
The Education Department missed its own October deadline to release its long-awaited Title IX final rule and has not announced the new timeline.
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States Provide Guidance on Admissions in the Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
Oct 26, 2023
Massachusetts releases new guidance regarding admissions practices in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to ban race-conscious admissions.
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Maine Enrollment Surge
Oct 26, 2023
Maine sees unprecedented enrollment surge despite aging population.
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Issues Arise with Income Repayment Plan Rollout
Oct 26, 2023
It is estimated that over 300,000 individuals received incorrect payment amounts.
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Colleges Confounded by Flood of Borrower Defense Claims
Oct 26, 2023
The number of students filing borrower-defense claims has skyrocketed, reported Inside Higher Education.
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Advocacy Groups Press The Biden Administration to Finalize Title IX Rule
Oct 26, 2023
The Biden administration faces mounting pressure to release its final Title IX rule.
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New Regulations Will Impact Transcript Withholding
Oct 26, 2023
New regulations will not allow institutions to withhold academic transcripts of students who paid for their college education with Title IV financial aid.
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New Federal Regulations to Impact Higher Education
Oct 26, 2023
Department of Education Releases Proposed Rules on Accountability for Certificate and For-Profit Programs and Transparency into Unaffordable Student Debt.
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Better FAFSA Coalition Pushes for Official Release Date
Oct 19, 2023
The coalition of 12 higher ed groups, including AACRAO, urges the Education Dept. to announce a firm release date for the new, simplified FAFSA form, arguing that "every day counts" when supporting students through the process.
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As Student Loan Payments Resume, Monthly Payments Miscalculated
Oct 19, 2023
Education Dept. says that miscalculations led to higher payments than owed for approximately 420,000 student loan borrowers.
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Recent Shootings at HBCUs Prompt Reviews of Campus Security Measures
Oct 19, 2023
Several institutions impacted by this month's gun violence are upping police presence on their campuses, installing more security technology, and considering possibilities of limiting public access to campus.
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India Surpasses China as Top Source of International Students
Oct 19, 2023
For the first time in fifteen years, China is no longer the top source for international students in the United States.
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Graduate Enrollment Slows Even as Applications Grow
Oct 19, 2023
Enrollment in graduate and postgraduate programs declined from 2021 to 2022 even as the number of applications increased, according to a new report.
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New California Law Allows In-State Tuition for Mexican Students
Oct 19, 2023
The legislation bears similarities to a long-standing law in Texas that permits Mexican residents living close to the border to attend public higher education institutions at in-state tuition prices.
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Florida Proposes Regulations to Restrict DEI
Oct 19, 2023
Draft rules would prohibit most outreach programs on public campuses aimed at assisting historically marginalized students.
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Report Highlights Equity-Focused Possibilities for Dual Enrollment
Oct 12, 2023
New research examines the positive outcomes of expanding program participation to diverse student groups.
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Colleges Pull Students From Study Abroad Programs Amid Israel-Hamas War
Oct 12, 2023
Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, American colleges with study abroad programs in Israel are grappling with the challenge of ensuring the safety of their students and faculty.
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California Governor Signs New Law to Aid Transfer to HBCUs
Oct 12, 2023
Separately, Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed community college students to retake credit courses in certain fields of study multiple times.
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AACRAO Comments on Digital Accessibility Rules
Oct 12, 2023
The association strongly supports increased online accessibility for students with disabilities but argues that more time is needed for institutions to comply with the proposed standards.
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Education Dept. Kicks Off Negotiated Rulemaking on Student Debt Relief
Oct 12, 2023
The Biden administration provided further details on its approach to student debt relief after President Biden's initial plan was struck down by the Supreme Court.