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College Stop Outs Increased Over Last Two Years
May 12, 2022
Since 2019, more than 39 million college attendees left their institutions before earning a degree or credential, according to a new report.
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Study Abroad Positively Impacts Student Outcomes
May 12, 2022
Students who study abroad are more likely to graduate on time, new research finds.
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Summer Melt and the Fall Enrollment Crunch
May 12, 2022
Many colleges and universities, public and private, are still admitting students for the fall, with some even doing so despite already having met their enrollment goals.
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Study Analyzes Initiative to Boost College Completion
May 5, 2022
Report identifies potential barriers blocking students who left college from returning to get degrees they were close to earning.
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New York Bans Transcript Withholding for Unpaid Debts
May 5, 2022
The legislation prohibits colleges from withholding transcripts for students with unpaid debts or charging individuals who owe debts a higher fee to obtain their transcript.
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Students for Fair Admissions Files Supreme Court Brief
May 4, 2022
Group formally asks the court to reverse decisions that assert the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Connecticut Lawmakers Advance State Privacy Law
May 4, 2022
Recent actions put Connecticut on course to become the fifth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law.
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White House Weighs Income Limits for Student Debt Forgiveness
May 4, 2022
Officials confirm that the Biden administration is considering limiting student debt cancellation to borrowers making less than $125,000 per year.
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FAFSA Renewals Down 12 Percent
May 4, 2022
The number of students renewing their FAFSA between years in college is down by 420,000 among those with annual incomes less than $25,000, and nearly 900,000 overall.
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Transfer Enrollment Rates Continue Sharp Decline
May 4, 2022
Study finds that transfer enrollment rates dropped by 6.9 percent over last year, resulting in a 16 percent decline in total transfer enrollment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Study on Affirmative Action
Apr 28, 2022
Research arrives as the Supreme Court is preparing to hear a case regarding race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill.
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Colorado House Passes Bill Banning Diploma or Transcript Holds Due to Unpaid Debt
Apr 27, 2022
If enacted, the bill would prohibit all higher education institutions from refusing to provide transcripts or diplomas to students who have unpaid fees, parking tickets, or other minor costs.
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Florida Governor Signs Bill to Change Accreditation Process
Apr 27, 2022
New law requires colleges and universities to change accreditors at the end of each accreditation cycle.
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Administration Expands Second Chance Pell Experiment
Apr 27, 2022
Dozens more colleges can now enroll incarcerated students with Pell Grants.
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Education Dept. Sued Over Handling of Borrower Defense Claims
Apr 27, 2022
Consumer advocacy groups filed a new lawsuit against the agency over its failure to rule on years-old claims for student loan forgiveness filed on behalf of former for-profit college students.
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Biden Signals Openness to Student Debt Cancellation
Apr 27, 2022
The president signals a new openness to canceling student loans, a politically sensitive idea he has avoided until now.
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AACRAO Pushes for More Inclusive Changes to IPEDS
Apr 27, 2022
Association joins comments on proposed updates to guidance on reporting undocumented students, then also advocates for the inclusion of nonbinary student categories.
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DHS Expands Protected Status Designations for Ukraine and Sudan
Apr 21, 2022
Administration extends Special Student Relief and Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainian and Sudanese nationals living in the U.S. until October 19, 2023.
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Student Aid Alliance FY 2023 Budget Request
Apr 21, 2022
Coalition of 85 higher ed groups, including AACRAO, calls on Congress to make bold investments in federal student aid programs.
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U.S. Extends COVID Flexibilities for International Students
Apr 21, 2022
Administration extends COVID-era guidance on international students and online courses through the 2022-23 academic year.