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For-Profit Accreditor ACICS to Shut Down
Sep 7, 2022
ACICS announces plans to wind down its operations by March 2024 following the Education Department's decision to terminate the accreditor’s federal recognition.
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Tennessee Lawmaker Directs Universities to Suspend LGBTQ+ Policies
Sep 7, 2022
Local representative tells state universities to suspend any policies that designate LGBTQ+ students as a protected class amid federal litigation.
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Some States May Tax Biden's Student Debt Relief
Sep 7, 2022
While Biden's plan could lift some debt burdens from millions of borrowers, some states may demand a cut of the relief.
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Judge Rules Remote Test Room Scan Violates Student Privacy
Sep 1, 2022
The decision could affect how institutions use virtual software to remotely monitor test takers.
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AACRAO Comments on Draft Regulatory Package
Sep 1, 2022
The association chimes in on proposed changes to regulations addressing prison education programs, institutional changes of ownership, and the 90/10 rule.
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Education Dept. Approves Additional $1.5B in Debt Relief
Sep 1, 2022
The agency will discharge the federal student loans for 79,000 borrowers who attended the for-profit Westwood College.
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Debt Relief Applications to Open in October, White House Says
Sep 1, 2022
Student loan borrowers will be able to apply for debt cancellation this fall and receive relief within four to six weeks.
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DHS Issues Final Rule to 'Fortify and Protect' DACA Program
Sep 1, 2022
However, the program continues to face legal challenges.
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Lower Completion Rates Among Part-Time Students, Study Finds
Sep 1, 2022
Part-time student attainment rates severely lag behind those of their full-time counterparts.
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Biden Releases Student Debt Relief Plan
Aug 24, 2022
Administration will cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for many borrowers and extend the pandemic pause on loan payments and interest.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver Set to Expire Oct. 31
Aug 24, 2022
The Biden administration launches an initiative to raise awareness for its temporary expansion of the PSLF program, which eased the eligibility requirements for public servants with loan debt.
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Education Dept. Upholds Termination of Troubled For-Profit Accreditor
Aug 24, 2022
The widely expected move follows a several years-long process that began in 2016 amid reports of lax oversight in the for-profit college industry.
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New Bill Seeks to Put Colleges on the Hook for Student Debt
Aug 24, 2022
Legislation includes a new risk-sharing plan that aims to hold institutions accountable for "skyrocketing tuition costs."
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UC System Focuses on 'Stop-outs' to Grow Enrollment
Aug 24, 2022
Campuses join forces to boost enrollment by recruiting former UC students and state residents who left college without attaining a degree.
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Study Looks at College Affordability for Indigenous Students
Aug 24, 2022
Report highlights the unique barriers faced by Native students as they pursue their education.
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NY Expands Tuition Assistance Program to Include Part-Time Students
Aug 24, 2022
Approximately 75,000 additional students will be eligible for aid under the expansion.
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New Details on Fresh Start Initiative for Defaulted Borrowers
Aug 18, 2022
Education Dept. releases guidance on the Biden administration's plan to help 7.5 million people exit default on their federal student loans.
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Number of Chinese Students Studying in U.S. Drops Off
Aug 17, 2022
China student visa numbers tumble by over 50 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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Congress Passes Bill Addressing 85/15 Rule Reset
Aug 17, 2022
The AACRAO-endorsed legislation clarifies the 35 percent exemption and addresses several other challenges from VA's recent 85-15 rule policy reset.
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Education Dept. Cancels More Defrauded Student Debts
Aug 17, 2022
Agency approves $3.9 billion group discharge for former ITT Tech students and seeks to recoup nearly $24 million from DeVry University.