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Colleges Consider Fairness of Recommendation Letters
Feb 24, 2022
Institutions are increasingly scrutinizing the use of letters of recommendation in admissions.
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CFPB Steps Up Scrutiny on Loan Servicers' Obligations Under Biden's PSLF Expansion
Feb 24, 2022
New guidance details actions servicers should take to ensure they do not misrepresent borrower eligibility or make deceptive statements to borrowers regarding the PSLF program.
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White House Extends National Pandemic Emergency
Feb 24, 2022
The announcement extends a number of regulatory flexibilities for institutions and students, including remote learning requirements and return of Title IV funds (R2T4), among other things.
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Congress Passes Third Stopgap Spending Bill
Feb 24, 2022
As lawmakers continue negotiations over FY 2022 spending and FY 2023 talks loom, AACRAO and other higher ed groups urge policy makers to invest in college completion initiatives.
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China's New Privacy Law, U.S. CUI Regulations Spark Confusion
Feb 24, 2022
AACRAO will work to develop guidance to help institutions navigate these complex privacy and data governance issues.
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New Survey Shows Impact of Early FAFSA
Feb 16, 2022
Students are increasingly receiving their financial aid offers earlier in the award year, helping them make more informed enrollment decisions.
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Appeals Court Upholds Enrollment Freeze at UC Berkeley
Feb 16, 2022
The highly unusual order directs the university to cut enrollment amid an ongoing legal dispute over the environmental impact of a proposed expansion plan.
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AACRAO, Other Higher Ed Groups Call on Congress to Address Threats to HBCUs
Feb 16, 2022
Coalition urges lawmakers to promptly pass a resolution condemning threats of violence against HBCUs and reaffirming support for the institutions and their students.
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Analysis Shows College Attendance Does Not Always Result in Higher Earnings
Feb 16, 2022
At one-third of institutions, a majority of students end up earning less than those with a high school diploma after 10 years.
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Report Examines Math Requirements in Admissions
Feb 16, 2022
Most college admissions counselors favor calculus on applications, and that hurts students.
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States Consider FAFSA Mandates
Feb 16, 2022
Efforts to advance such policies have gained support as the number of public high school students who complete the FAFSA have declined nationwide.
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As States' Revenues Recover, Governors Look to Bolster Higher Ed Spending
Feb 10, 2022
While funding varies by state, a number of governors propose increases to operational spending for universities, increased tuition assistance and financial aid, and investments in state attainment goals.
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College Transparency Act, Short-Term Pell Included in House China Competition Bill
Feb 10, 2022
The sweeping measure includes provisions to overturn the ban on student-level data collection and extend Pell Grant-eligibility to short-term training programs, among other things.
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Education Dept. Updates College Scorecard, Considers New Consumer Disclosures
Feb 10, 2022
Updates restore institution-level earnings and comparison points not calculated under the Trump administration. Agency also proposes new consumer disclosures for all colleges.
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AACRAO Urges Congress to #DoublePell
Feb 10, 2022
The association joins a broad coalition urging lawmakers to double the maximum Pell Grant award and protect the "long-term viability" of the program.
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Dept. of Labor to Consider Overtime Rule Update
Feb 10, 2022
AACRAO, other higher ed groups request stakeholder meetings to discuss the agency's plans to update the salary threshold for workers eligible for overtime pay.
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Biden Administration Unveils Draft Gainful Employment Rule
Feb 10, 2022
The latest proposal aims to keep much of the original Obama-era policy intact and considers ways to make it stricter.
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House Passes Another Stopgap Funding Bill
Feb 10, 2022
The measure would extend federal government funding through March 11 and stave off a government shutdown ahead of next week's deadline.
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College Completion Rates Increase, Report Finds
Feb 10, 2022
Despite the increase, college completion rates remain a concern, as enrollment is down at all levels, particularly among black and Native American male students.
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Florida Bill Would Require Public Institutions to Change Accreditors
Feb 10, 2022
Legislature is considering legislation that would require the state's public colleges and universities to change accreditors within the next ten years.