-
Conservative Group Asks Supreme Court to Block Biden's Student Debt Relief
Oct 19, 2022
Lower courts previously ruled that the group lacked standing to bring the case.
-
New Reports Examine Differences Within Racial Categories
Oct 19, 2022
Federal categories of racial and ethnic groups that often lump students together within large groups wind up concealing wide variations within those groups, according to a new analysis.
-
Biden Administration Launches Student Loan Debt Relief Application
Oct 19, 2022
Twelve million borrowers have already applied for up to $20,000 in relief.
-
Education Dept. to Step Up Oversight of College Banking Agreements
Oct 19, 2022
New federal report finds that some financial institutions and colleges may be steering students to more expensive campus financial products.
-
Online Institutions See Surge in Young Student Enrollment
Oct 19, 2022
While many higher education institutions cope with declining enrollment, several large online universities experienced a significant surge in enrollment during the pandemic, particular of 18 to 24-year-olds.
-
AACRAO, Other Higher Ed Groups Urge Members to Review Transcript Withholding Policies
Oct 13, 2022
Joint statement urges member institutions to "closely examine" their policies regarding transcript withholding as federal regulators move to crack down on the practice.
-
White House Unveils Debt Relief Application Form
Oct 13, 2022
Administration releases new details on how to apply for the president's student loan relief program amid a deluge of legal challenges.
-
Number of New Indian Students Surges, Chinese Students Plummets
Oct 13, 2022
New visa data show that the total number of new student visas awarded for the fall of 2022 increased, continuing the post-COVID rebound among international students.
-
Court Upholds Work Authorization for F-1 Student Visa Holders
Oct 13, 2022
Appeals court recently upheld a decades-old policy of allowing certain international students to remain in the U.S. and work in their field of study after graduation.
-
Conservative Appeals Court Rules DACA Unlawful
Oct 13, 2022
However, the ruling allows those already enrolled to renew their status, in effect keeping the status of the program unchanged but its future uncertain.
-
ACT and SAT Scores Fall in Wake of Pandemic
Oct 13, 2022
High school seniors' scores on college entrance exams fall again this year, continuing a growing trend.
-
'Psychographics' May be Behind Declining Enrollment, Study Finds
Oct 6, 2022
Report examines why students drop out of college or choose not to enroll.
-
AACRAO Issues Joint Statement on Transcript and Enrollment Holds
Oct 6, 2022
The statement reiterates the importance of clear and fair transcript withholding policies in the wake of a recent federal report that called the practice "abusive" under certain circumstances.
-
Congress Passes Stopgap Funding Bill
Oct 6, 2022
The short-term spending measure funds the federal government through December 16, averting a government shutdown.
-
Education Dept. Issues Guidance on Pregnant Students
Oct 6, 2022
Agency reiterates that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, and other related conditions.
-
Democrats Urge Biden Administration to Extend PSLF Waiver
Oct 6, 2022
Ahead of the October 31 deadline, lawmakers call on Education Secretary Cardona to extend the temporary expansion of federal loan forgiveness for public service workers to July 1, 2023.
-
Administration Narrows Eligibility for Student Loan Debt Cancellation
Oct 6, 2022
The policy changes come amid new lawsuits challenging the relief program.
-
New Lawsuits Challenge Biden's Debt Relief Plan
Oct 6, 2022
Administration contends with four legal challenges as it prepares to roll out the ambitious program.
-
Survey on Diversity on Campus
Sep 28, 2022
National survey analyzes American perspectives on race-conscious admissions and diversity on college and university campuses.
-
New Report Calls for Regulation of Student List Industry
Sep 28, 2022
Study finds that 'student lists' perpetuate biases and exclusion in recruiting, but play an important role for college access of underrepresented students.