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New Study Examines Common App
Aug 28, 2019
Data show that applications and admission rates go up, yield goes down.
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Trump Administration Eases Loan Forgiveness for Disabled Veterans
Aug 22, 2019
White House directs Education Dept. to more expeditiously forgive the student loan debt of veterans with severe disabilities, a move Secretary Betsy DeVos had resisted for months.
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Alaska Regents Vote to End Financial Exigency
Aug 21, 2019
The move comes following a compromise budget agreement to significantly scale back, and spread out over three years, dramatic cuts to the state's public university system.
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Foreign Nationals Enrolled in Fake College to Sue Over Termination of Student Status
Aug 21, 2019
A federal appeals court overturns an earlier ruling that dismissed a case by foreign nationals suing because their student visas were cancelled after fraudulent enrollment at a scam school.
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National 'Nudging' Campaign Ineffective in Increasing FAFSA Applications, College Enrollment
Aug 21, 2019
Previous research has shown that nudging on a small scale from sources familiar to students (school counselors or local community organizations) was successful.
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House Bill Would Push for More Communication to Student Borrowers
Aug 21, 2019
Legislation would more regular disclosures to student borrowers over the life of their loan, including while they are enrolled in college.
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Trump Administration Moves Forward with Controversial 'Public Charge' Rule
Aug 14, 2019
Higher ed groups worry it could have a chilling effect on immigrant students accessing benefits and could deter foreign students from coming to study in the country.
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Education Dept. Drops Appeal in Fight Over Obama-Era Rules
Aug 14, 2019
The appeal challenged a court ruling earlier this year that struck down Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's efforts to delay state authorization rules for distance education.
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ITT Reaches Settlement with Consumer Agency
Aug 14, 2019
Lawsuit alleged that ITT improperly steered students to take out private loans that they could not afford through the college.
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U. of Michigan's New In-State Tuition Requirements to Help Undocumented Students
Aug 14, 2019
The change is expected to be helpful to many undocumented immigrants and DACA students, who often need additional time to earn enough money to finance their education.
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Illinois Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Financial Aid Scandal
Aug 14, 2019
Lawmakers said they want to protect children in legitimate guardianships and avoid making the financial aid process unnecessarily burdensome for them.
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Alaska Governor, University Officials Reach Budget Compromise
Aug 14, 2019
The state's governor and university officials announce agreement to cut funding by $70 million over three years, not $135 million immediately.
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Education Dept. States California is in Compliance with Authorization Rules
Aug 8, 2019
Education Dept. clarifies controversial issue that had appeared to threaten eligibility for federal financial aid for tens of thousands of students.
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New Illinois Law Requires FAFSA Completion
Aug 8, 2019
A new state law will require all Illinois high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid before graduating.
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Student Information Cyber Security Updates
Aug 8, 2019
Education Dept. retracts warning of security flaws in Ellucian products, Pearson hack exposes thousands of students' data.
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Illinois Lawmakers to Investigate Guardianship Loophole
Aug 5, 2019
Lawmakers will meet to examine a recently exposed trend of wealthy families using a loophole in state guardianship law that qualifies their children for college financial aid primarily intended for low- and middle-income students.
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Career Education Corp. Reaches $30 Million Settlement with FTC
Aug 2, 2019
For-profit college chain settles with the Federal Trade Commission to resolve an investigation into its marketing practices.
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Congress Passes, Trump Signs Budget Deal
Aug 2, 2019
The sweeping two-year budget and debt ceiling deal clears the way for appropriators to begin work on individual appropriations bills for FY 2020.
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Debt Collectors Lose Legal Challenge
Aug 2, 2019
Federal judge rejects a legal challenge to the Education Department's plan to phase out the use of private companies to collect federal student loans that are in default.
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California Moves to Restore Aid to Online College Students
Jul 31, 2019
State officials announce plan to comply with federal standards for online colleges, potentially saving upwards of 80,000 students from losing access to financial aid.