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Higher Ed Urges DHS to Take Steps to Support International Students
Feb 4, 2021
AACRAO and other groups press the agency to restore "duration of status," repeal rules limiting H1-B visas, preserve OPT program, ensure timely processing of visas, among other things.
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Negotiations over New Coronavirus Aid Package Heat Up
Feb 4, 2021
Republicans pitch a $618 billion proposal with no financial assistance for higher ed. Democrats prepare to act alone to advance President Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package.
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Virginia House Passes Comprehensive Privacy Law
Feb 4, 2021
Under the legislation to regulate personal consumer data privacy, personal data subject to FERPA and HIPAA are exempt.
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Federal Judge Upholds Foreign Student Work Program
Feb 4, 2021
Ruling upholds the legality of the popular optional practical training (OPT) program. The labor union challenging the program has already filed to appeal the decision.
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Justice Dept. Drops Yale Admissions Case
Feb 4, 2021
Agency requests the dismissal of its Trump-era case against Yale University that accused the institution of illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.
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AACRAO Calls for Additional Guidance on Emergency Student Grants
Feb 4, 2021
The association joins 55 other higher education groups urging the Education Dept. to clarify that the emergency student grants in the latest stimulus measure can be used to help undocumented students and DACA recipients, as well as international students.
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Solomon Amendment Update
Feb 4, 2021
Congress recently approved legislation that includes language updating the Solomon Amendment to increase military recruiters' access to certain student information.
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Common App Shows Overall Application Increase
Jan 28, 2021
The gains apply mainly to larger and more competitive institutions. Numbers for smaller and less competitive colleges, first-generation students, and fee waiver applicants decline.
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AACRAO, Other Groups Ask DHS to Address OPT Processing Delays
Jan 28, 2021
The groups request a number of policy changes to extend flexibility to OPT applicants during the COVID-19 emergency.
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New GAO Report on For-Profit College Conversions
Jan 28, 2021
Agency found that the Education Dept. and the IRS do not sufficiently address risks associated with conversions of for-profit colleges to nonprofits.
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Coalition Urges State Dept. to Take Action in Support of International Students
Jan 28, 2021
AACRAO joins 50 other higher ed groups to urge the agency to help support international students and restore the United States as a destination of choice for global students.
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Education Secretary Nominee Talks Community Colleges and Student Loan Relief
Jan 27, 2021
In a recent interview, Miguel Cardona lays out parts of President Biden's plans to increase access to community colleges and target student loan relief to those who need it most.
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Education Dept. Again Moves to Terminate Troubled Accreditor
Jan 27, 2021
The Biden administration moves to cut ties with the controversial accreditor that oversaw the collapse of for-profit college chains Corinthian Colleges and ITT Tech.
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Biden Administration Revokes Last-Minute Trump Memo on LGBTQ Rights
Jan 27, 2021
The memo conflicted with a first-day executive order Biden issued promising a vigorous battle against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
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President Biden Takes Executive Action
Jan 21, 2021
Shortly after taking his oath of office, President Joe Biden rescinds the travel ban on Muslim countries, extends student loan relief, preserves DACA, and sends sweeping legislative proposals on pandemic relief and immigration reform to Congress.
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Education Dept. Releases Billions in New Aid to Institutions
Jan 21, 2021
The latest stimulus measure allows for more students to be eligible to receive emergency student grants. However, it remains unclear whether that will include undocumented students.
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College Board Scraps SAT's Optional Essay and Subject Tests
Jan 21, 2021
Citing the coronavirus crisis, officials said the pandemic has "accelerated a process already underway at the College Board to reduce and simplify demands on students."
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Biden Nominates Chopra to Lead Consumer Watchdog Agency
Jan 21, 2021
Rohit Chopra, a strong advocate for student loan borrowers, previously served as the CFPB’s assistant director. His selection suggests more aggressive oversight of student loan servicers.
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Federal Report Calls for Tighter Oversight of TRIO Programs
Jan 21, 2021
The Education Department should further assess the federal TRIO grant programs to ensure the information it receives from those getting grants is accurate, GAO report says.
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Education Dept. Memo Says LGBTQ Students Not Protected Under Title IX
Jan 13, 2021
The agency's interpretation of how Title IX applies to LGBTQ students contradicts recent federal appeals court decisions on the matter.