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U.S. Department of Education Announces Further Delays in FAFSA
Feb 1, 2024
Colleges and universities may be forced to push back commitment deadlines. Moreover, the delay could discourage low-income students from enrolling and impact overall Fall 2024 enrollments.
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A California State University is Offering Guaranteed Admissions to Local Students
Jan 25, 2024
California State University - Fresno, is promising admission to local high schoolers as early as ninth grade, in an attempt to boost enrollment and build a college-going culture.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Spending is Banned Florida State Colleges
Jan 25, 2024
Florida’s State Board of Education imposed new prohibitions on DEI spending at state colleges.
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Minority Applicants Surge, According to Recent Report
Jan 25, 2024
A new report from the Common Application highlights a jump in underrepresented minority applicants that’s driven by Black and Latino applicants.
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The Biden Administration Proposes Increase in Salaries for Head Start Workers
Jan 25, 2024
A pair of House Education and Workforce Republicans state their opposition to the proposal.
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House Subcommittee Proposes Legislation on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) of College Athletes
Jan 25, 2024
The question of whether college athletes should be employees looms over the conversation about setting a national standard on name, image and likeness rights.
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'Pregnant Students' Rights' Bill Passes House on Party-Line Vote
Jan 25, 2024
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would require colleges to advise pregnant students of their rights to various accommodations and other services with a 212-207 vote, on a strictly party-line vote.
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Five Elite Universities Agree to Settle Student Aid Antitrust Case for $104.5 Million
Jan 25, 2024
Former students accuse the schools of colluding to limit financial aid packages.
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Members of Congress Call for Investigation into Biden Administration's Rollout of New FAFSA
Jan 25, 2024
Congress is concerned that the delay in the processing of FAFSAs could lead to delays in financial award letters.
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United Nations Expert Opposes Administration's Proposed Title IX Transgender Rule
Jan 18, 2024
The Biden Administration plans to finalize a proposal on athletics eligibility that would facilitate transgender participation in sports.
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Biden Administration Proposes Early Debt Cancellation for Some Borrowers
Jan 18, 2024
Students who borrowed $12,000 or less for college and have been paying their loans back for at least 10 years could see their debt cancelled next month.
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New Report Highlights Ways to Promote and Increase Rural College Student Enrollment
Jan 18, 2024
A new report by the Institute for College Access and Success highlights the challenges students from rural communities face in college degree attainment and promotes some ways that higher education institution can better serve these students.
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Supreme Court Hears Case about the Extent to Which Federal Agencies Can Interpret Federal Policies
Jan 18, 2024
Federal regulators could all face legal challenges.
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NCAA President Charlie Baker to Appear at Legislative Hearing on "NIL Playbook"
Jan 18, 2024
Chairs Rodgers and Bilirakis announce subcommittee legislative hearing on establishing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) protections for college athletes.
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Members of Congress Say Some 'Elite' Universities Are Not Doing Enough to Protect Jewish Students. Turn Focus on Their Tax-Exempt Status
Jan 18, 2024
Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, demanded several elite schools provide Congress with additional information regarding antisemitism on their campuses.
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House Rules Committee Sends "Pregnant Students’ Rights Act" Legislation to Floor
Jan 18, 2024
Lawmakers on the House Rules Committee have approved the Republican-backed "Pregnant Students’ Rights Act" for floor consideration on a 5-4 party line vote.
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House Education and Workforce Chair Unveils The College Cost and Reduction Act
Jan 18, 2024
Chair of the House Education Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), introduced a bill that aims to lower the cost of college and reform the student loans process.
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Congressional Leadership Preparing Alternative Approach as Government Shutdown Looms
Jan 18, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson is supporting another short-term funding extension that would keep the government open until early March.
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Federal Judge Allows West Point to Use Race in Admissions Despite Ongoing Lawsuit
Jan 11, 2024
A federal judge denied a request to temporarily bar West Point from using race in its admissions process, the second recent ruling in favor of upholding the practice at military academies.
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U.S. Trade Commission Accuses Grand Canyon University of Using Deceptive Advertising
Jan 11, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Grand Canyon University for allegedly deceiving prospective doctoral students by misrepresenting costs, program requirements, and its tax status.