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The Biden Administration Proposes the Expansion of Federal College Prep Aid to Undocumented Students
Jan 11, 2024
The new proposal would loosen longstanding U.S. Department of Education rules that restrict participation in the initiatives to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
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U.S. Department of Education Discloses 758K Additional Student Borrowers Have Been Hit with Billing Errors
Jan 11, 2024
As it did with that first batch of borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said it would suspend interest on the accounts of affected borrowers and not require them to make payments until the issues are resolved.
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House Education Committee Chair Says Campus Antisemitism Probe Will Continue After Harvard President Resignation
Jan 11, 2024
The committee will be “investigating many schools in terms of how they are handling antisemitism, DEI, and where is their focus these days,” House Education Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) said.
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The House Education and Workforce Committee Passes ‘Pregnant Students’ Rights Bill
Jan 11, 2024
Critics of the new legislation point out that the bill did not include resources on sexual and reproductive health, including access to contraception or an abortion.
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U.S. Department of Education Will Start Negotiating Rulemaking for Possible Changes in Accreditation, Distance Education, Return of Title IV Funds, and More
Jan 11, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education will convene another committee to begin hammering out its next round of higher education regulations.
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The New Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Is Here
Jan 11, 2024
After soft launch challenges, with individuals only having a little as 30 minutes to try and register for the 2024-2025 FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education states that the form is now available 24/7.
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Texas Colleges Prepare for a New Bill that Ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dec 21, 2023
Texas colleges have begun eliminating multicultural centers, adding new offices for engagement and citizenship, and dispersing DEI personnel ahead of the January 1, 2024 implementation of SB 17.
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Maine’s Data-Privacy Debate
Dec 21, 2023
In Maine, a new data privacy law is showing the power of local-national business alliances. Such discussions could impact higher education institutions and other non-profit entities.
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U.S. Department of Education Fines Center for Excellence in Higher Education with $23 Million in Closed-School Loan Discharges
Dec 21, 2023
The legal battle between the U.S. Department of Education and CEHE continues.
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House Education and Workforce Committee Backs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Dec 21, 2023
The Committee passes reauthorization of WIOA, but faces challenges for full House passage.
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Federal Judge Richard Bennett Allows Naval Academy to Continue Using Race in Admissions
Dec 21, 2023
Judge Richard Bennett ruled that Students for Fair Admissions had not sufficiently shown that its case would likely succeed against the military school.
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Forty Percent of Student Loan Borrowers Missed Payments in October
Dec 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education reported that nearly 9 million borrowers missed their first student loan payment after the pandemic-related pause ended this fall.
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Higher Education Community Shares Thoughts About Net Neutrality
Dec 21, 2023
AACRAO joins other higher education associations encouraging the Federal Trade Commission to move forward on new regulations to ensure a free and open internet.
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Maine’s Low Income Students Still Face Obstacles in Higher Education Despite the State’s Free Community College Program
Dec 14, 2023
More low-income students have enrolled in the Maine Community College System since free tuition was introduced, but still struggle for food and housing.
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U.S. Department of Education Delays Title IX Rules Again
Dec 14, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education hopes to publish the updated rules by March 2024.
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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Repeal The Administration's Student Loan Repayment Plan
Dec 14, 2023
House Republicans argue the program is too expensive and unnecessarily provides benefits to borrowers who don’t need it.
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House Education and Workforce Committee Approves Short-Term Pell Bill
Dec 14, 2023
The House Education and Workforce Committee approves legislation that would allow students to use Pell grants to pay for short term education programs.
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House Education and Workforce Committee will Investigate Harvard, MIT and Penn Over Antisemitism
Dec 14, 2023
House Education and Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC) announced an investigation into the colleges following major backlash to their presidents’ testimony at a hearing about antisemitism on their campuses.
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University of Pennsylvania President Resigns
Dec 14, 2023
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) questioned University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, along with the presidents of Harvard and MIT, about their response to antisemitism on their campuses during a hearing last week.
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AACRAO, NACUBO and ACE Partner to Collect Feedback on the Potential Impact of New Regulations
Dec 14, 2023
AACRAO’s primary concern revolves around regulatory changes regarding transcript withholding.