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Administration Launches New Income-Drive Repayment Program
Aug 3, 2023
The latest plan provides a more generous repayment option for student loan borrowers, following the Supreme Court's decisions to strike down the administration's plan for one-time debt relief.
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Fair College Admissions for Students Act Reintroduced
Aug 3, 2023
Legislation would prohibit institutions that participate in federal student aid programs from giving admissions preference to descendants of alumni or donors.
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Student Persistence Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Aug 3, 2023
More than three-quarters of students who began college in the fall of 2021 continued their education in the fall of 2022, marking a return to pre-pandemic average persistence rates.
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New Report on F-1 Visa Denials
Aug 3, 2023
Study finds that students from the Global South are denied visas to study in the U.S. at disproportionately higher rates than the rest of the world.
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New Grants Opportunities for MSIs and Underserved Students
Aug 3, 2023
Education Dept. opens nearly $100M in grants to expand research infrastructure at HBCUs, TCCUs, and other MSIs, and increase completion and retention rates among underserved students.
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House Hearing on Lowering College Costs, Increasing Value
Aug 3, 2023
Panel discussed the need for innovation and better data in higher education to improve accountability and student outcomes.
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Senate Panel Advances Education Budget
Aug 1, 2023
The committee-approved legislation would provide slight increases in funding for certain programs, setting up a potential spending fight with House Republicans.
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AACRAO, Other Groups Respond to Proposed House Education Budget Cuts
Aug 1, 2023
The House budget proposal would slash federal education spending, eliminating funding for 60 programs including Federal Work Study and SEOG.
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Degree-Completion Gap Widens for Latinx Students, Study Finds
Jul 27, 2023
The degree-completion rates of Latinx students have shown little progress in recent years, while the graduation rates of white students have increased.
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Report Offers Best Practices on Assessing Non-Degree Credential Quality
Jul 27, 2023
The report outlines criteria for evaluating the quality of non degree credential programs and identifies common challenges faced by states.
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Institutions Drop Legacy Admissions Policies
Jul 27, 2023
Amidst mounting pressure to address the perceived inequities associated with legacy admissions, some institutions are voluntarily choosing to abandon the practice.
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White House Hosts Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Ed
Jul 26, 2023
Leaders gathered to discuss strategies and resources for colleges and students to expand access to higher ed in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling on admissions.
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Senators Reintroduce Bill to Promote Competency-Based Education
Jul 26, 2023
Legislation would codify Education Dept. regulations governing the eligibility of CBE programs.
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Bridge Programs Face Increased Scrutiny
Jul 26, 2023
The Supreme Court's admissions ruling may force institutions to rethink summer bridge programs that aim to boost access for students from underrepresented communities.
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U. of Michigan Weapons Ban Upheld
Jul 26, 2023
State appeals court rules that the university's ban on carrying firearms on its campus does not violate the Second Amendment, stating that institutions are considered "sensitive places."
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New Data Show Students Relying More on Financial Aid
Jul 26, 2023
A recent study finds that federal financial aid remains a significant source of funding for college students, but fewer students are taking out direct loans.
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Education Dept. Launches Inquiry into Harvard's Legacy Admissions
Jul 26, 2023
The inquiry, launched in response to a formal complaint filed by three groups, began after the Supreme Court's recent decision restricting the use of race in college admissions decisions.
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Biden Administration Solicits Feedback on New Debt Relief Plan
Jul 20, 2023
The move comes nearly a year after Biden unveiled his initial proposal to forgive up to $20,000 in loans per borrower and less than a month after the Supreme Court struck down that plan.
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House Budget Proposal Slashes Education Funding
Jul 20, 2023
The legislation would significantly reduce federal education spending and block various Biden administration education and student debt policies.
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Bipartisan Bill to Promote Study Abroad Reintroduced
Jul 20, 2023
The measure aims to expand study abroad opportunities for American undergraduate students, particularly in nontraditional locations. AACRAO is listed in support of the legislation.