-
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.
-
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.
-
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Promote Competency-Based Education
Jul 26, 2023
Legislation would codify Education Dept. regulations governing the eligibility of CBE programs.
-
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.
-
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."
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
SFFA May Challenge Race-Conscious Admissions at Military Academies
Jul 20, 2023
The Supreme Court's recent admissions ruling excludes military academies. The victor in those cases may also challenge that decision.
-
States Consider Limiting Student IDs at Polling Places
Jul 20, 2023
Five states have either proposed or passed laws that would prohibit students from using their college-issued IDs to vote.
-
House Passes Schools Not Shelters Act
Jul 20, 2023
The legislation would prohibit public schools and institutions from using their facilities to house undocumented migrants as a condition for receiving federal funding.
-
Education Dept. Announces $39 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness
Jul 20, 2023
The action aims to address inaccuracies in payment counts for individuals in income-driven repayment plans. Over 804,000 student loan borrowers stand to benefit.
-
New Program Provides Refugee Students a Path to U.S. Colleges
Jul 13, 2023
A new plan backed by the U.S. State Department will enable qualified students to resettle in the United States, enroll at a participating institution, and obtain legal permanent residency, with the opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship.
-
Court Upholds In-State Tuition Rate for Undocumented Texans
Jul 13, 2023
Although the court left the door open for future challenges on Texas' in-state tuition policies, the ruling is positive news for undocumented students in Texas who benefit from the lower tuition rates.
-
Federal Complaint Seeks to End Legacy Admissions
Jul 13, 2023
After the Supreme Court ruling prohibiting race-conscious admissions practices, activists filed a complaint, arguing that legacy preferences help students who are overwhelmingly rich and white.
-
Pell Grants for Prisoners Restored
Jul 13, 2023
Individuals enrolled in approved prison education programs will be eligible for Federal Pell Grants for the first time in thirty years.
-
New Studies Analyze Impact of Pandemic on Tuition Policies and Financial Aid
Jul 12, 2023
Most states kept financial aid programs at public colleges intact during the pandemic, but were not able to provide financial aid to undocumented students or make them eligible for in-state tuition.
-
SCOTUS Admissions Ruling Prompts Institutions to Question the Consideration of Race in Scholarships
Jul 12, 2023
Several institutions moved to remove the consideration of race in awarding student scholarships following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional.