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White House, Democrats Unveil Scaled-Down Social Spending Plan
Nov 3, 2021
The latest framework for the Build Back Better Act excludes free community college, but offers new funds for higher education, although at lower investments than originally proposed.
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AACRAO Calls for Flexibility for Afghan Students
Nov 3, 2021
Higher education groups urge the State Department to prioritize visa appointments for displaced Afghan students and scholars and allow for flexibility in determining non-immigrant intent.
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Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on Improving Education Opportunities
Nov 3, 2021
Witnesses called on lawmakers to address concerns, outlined by AACRAO and other higher ed groups, with legislation passed earlier this year that made sweeping changes to the administration and oversight of GI Bill benefits.
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House Panel on FSA Policies and Priorities
Oct 28, 2021
The new Federal Student Aid chief testifies on his office’s priorities, including fixing the PSLF program, returning to repayment, and student loan dischargeability in bankruptcy.
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Education Dept. Holds Public Hearing on 90/10 Rule
Oct 28, 2021
Agency begins the process of writing new rules to carry out provisions passed by Congress earlier this year that close a loophole in the law affecting military service members and veterans.
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Reconciliation Bill Negotiations Continue
Oct 28, 2021
AACRAO and other higher ed groups urge lawmakers to retain robust overall higher education funding and other support for institutions and students in the Build Back Better Act.
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Biden Administration to Develop New Public Charge Rule
Oct 28, 2021
The Trump administration's rule sets stricter standards for applicants seeking legal permanent residency in the U.S. AACRAO urges DHS to reverse several problematic provisions included in that final rule that impact domestic and international students.
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College Enrollments Continue to Decrease this Year
Oct 28, 2021
While selective institutions have seen their numbers recover, most others continue to struggle.
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College Tuition Increases Remain Historically Low, College Board Finds
Oct 28, 2021
Many institutions froze or lowered tuition during the pandemic to keep college affordable.
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Reports Call for Changes to Income-Driven Repayment Program
Oct 28, 2021
Two recent reports are calling for changes to income-driven plans for paying back student loans.
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House Bills Address Concerns in Sweeping Veterans Benefits Law
Oct 20, 2021
Lawmakers recently introduced two bills to make technical corrections to the Isakson Roe and THRIVE Acts and extend certain COVID-related flexibilities for veterans education benefits.
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U.S. to Lift International Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Oct 20, 2021
AACRAO applauds the new policy, but urges the administration to grant additional flexibility for international students traveling from countries where vaccines are not widely available.
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Biden Administration Weighs Plans to Restart Student Loan Payments
Oct 20, 2021
The pandemic-related pause on federal student loan and interest payments ends in January. The return to repayment will likely be extremely complicated.
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Senate Democrats Unveil FY22 Budget Blueprint
Oct 20, 2021
Measure largely mirrors President Joe Biden's budget request, as well as the priorities included in the House's education funding proposal, though with slightly lower investments.
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Funding for Free Community College Plan in Question, Biden Says
Oct 20, 2021
Tuition-free community college is on the presumed chopping block, but some policy experts believe the program could still be salvaged under lower-cost legislation.
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Judge Rules UNC's Use of Race in Admissions is Constitutional
Oct 20, 2021
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s use of race as a factor in admissions is constitutional and not discriminatory, a federal judge ruled.
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Administration Reestablishes Student Aid Enforcement Office
Oct 14, 2021
New office tasked with vigorously investigating and bringing actions against institutions that cheat students and taxpayers.
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Education Dept. Quietly Extends Navient Contract
Oct 14, 2021
Student loan servicer Navient signs a two-year contract extension, despite previously announcing its intention to exit the federal student loan business.
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Tribal Colleges and Universities
Oct 14, 2021
New White House initiative aims to help advance educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Native American students.
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Education Dept. Settles Union Lawsuit Over PSLF Program
Oct 14, 2021
The agreement could serve as the legal backbone for a spate of changes to a loan forgiveness program for public servants.