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Biden Administration Extends Pause on Student Loans
Aug 11, 2021
The Education Dept. says the fourth and final extension will give students and borrowers the time they need to plan for restart and ensure a smooth pathway back to repayment.
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Cardona Rolls Back Trump-Era Policy Limiting State Oversight of Student Loan Servicers
Aug 11, 2021
The Biden administration issues new guidance that encourages states to work with the Education Dept. to protect borrowers and hold loan servicers accountable.
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Senate Democrats Advance $3.5 Trillion Spending Package
Aug 11, 2021
The package is expected to include top Democratic priorities including free community college and increasing the maximum Pell Grant award.
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House Democrats Pass $600 Billion Spending Package
Aug 4, 2021
However, Congress is still no closer to a bipartisan deal to fund the federal government for the upcoming 2022 fiscal year.
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Higher Ed Groups Renew Calls to Protect Dreamers
Aug 4, 2021
AACRAO and other groups urge Congress to pass permanent protections for DACA recipients and Dreamers following a recent court decision barring new applications to the DACA program.
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AACRAO Joins Statement on State-Level COVID Policies
Aug 4, 2021
Joint statement urges government officials to reconsider restrictions and limitations on fighting COVID-19 in light of the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
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Student Loan Cancellation Discussed at Senate Hearing
Aug 4, 2021
The hearing addressed widespread student loan forgiveness and a new bill to ease student loans dischargeability in bankruptcy.
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HBCUs and MSIs to Receive $3.2 Billion in Additional Emergency Funds
Aug 4, 2021
Grants from the COVID-19 relief legislation will provide funding to support historically under-resourced institutions and students with unmet needs related to the pandemic.
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Judge Strikes Down Provision in Controversial Title IX Rule
Aug 4, 2021
Ruling upholds a 2020 final rule on Title IX but strikes down a key provision prohibiting colleges from considering certain statements in sexual misconduct cases.
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Biden Administration Seeks Information on PSFL
Jul 28, 2021
Request aims to gather input on how to improve access to the loan forgiveness program.
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Student Visa Issuance at Pre-Pandemic Rates
Jul 28, 2021
Recently reopened U.S. consulates around the world are issuing student visas at pre-pandemic levels. The numbers have colleges hopeful about a rebound in international enrollments.
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Campus Tours Resume
Jul 28, 2021
But differ from before the pandemic. Most are now smaller, often require pre-registration, and sometimes a health assessment.
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Higher Ed Groups Request Clarification on COVID Travel Restrictions
Jul 28, 2021
AACRAO and other associations ask the Biden administration to clarify aspects of the national interest exemption for students from countries under current COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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Federal Judge Dismisses UT Austin Admissions Case
Jul 27, 2021
The judge found that the group behind the suit brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the university's use of race in admissions decisions.
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ACT Streamlines Process for Disability Access
Jul 27, 2021
Standardized test-maker announces plans to increase accessibility to test takers with disabilities by streamlining accommodations eligibility requirements.
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AACRAO Urges Changes to Sweeping Veterans Benefits Law
Jul 22, 2021
The measure aims to protect student veterans and help ensure that they can use their GI Bill benefits to complete a quality postsecondary education. However, several provisions could create unintended consequences for veterans and institutions.
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Vaccination Requirement Updates
Jul 22, 2021
Federal judge upholds Indiana University's vaccine requirement. University of California to also require vaccines. Meanwhile, Ohio bans public colleges from requiring vaccinations.
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FAFSA Completion Rates Decline
Jul 22, 2021
New report finds that fewer students, particularly low-income and minority, filled out the student aid application form. The figures could indicate more enrollment declines for fall 2021.
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Federal Judge Blocks New DACA Applications
Jul 22, 2021
The long-anticipated ruling blocks the Biden administration from issuing new applications for the DACA program, but allows current recipients to keep their protected status.
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House Democrats Advance FY 2020 Education Spending Bill
Jul 22, 2021
Legislation would increase Education Dept. funding by more than 40 percent, including large boosts for Pell grants and other financial aid programs.