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Obama Borrower Defense Rules Could Get New Life

Obama Borrower Defense Rules Could Get New Life

Education Dive Dive Brief: A federal judge in Washington, D.C., today will consider the implementation of Obama-era student loan borrower defense to repayment regulations, The New York Times reported. The decision follows a ruling earlier this week by the Obama appointee in favor of 18 states and the District of Columbia […]

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Positive View of Higher Ed, With Lots of Caveats

Positive View of Higher Ed, With Lots of Caveats

Inside Higher Ed By Scott Jaschik National poll finds more appreciation of colleges than other surveys have. In some areas, including affirmative action, sexual assault and mental health, the public isn’t impressed. Public institutions earn more confidence than private ones. In 2017, national surveys by Gallup and the Pew Research Center found significant public doubts […]

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Conext

Conext

Primary Contact:  Jeri Prochaska – President 1453 Sneed Road W Franklin, TN 37069 Phone: 619-922-6970 Website: CONEXT.me – PREPARING YOUR STUDENTS FOR WHAT COMES NEXT. Conext offers a CRM and dashboard for your entire school. In short, we “eliminate the chase”. From the initial inquiry through alumni, our software enhances […]

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Blue Star Learning

Blue Star Learning

Primary Contact Nimesh Shah President 6910 Miramar Road, Suite 206 San Diego, CA 92121 P: 858-622-1201 www.BlueStarLearning.com Blue Star Learning prepares students for professional and individual success through innovative high-quality vocational training that prepares graduates for rewarding careers in information technology. The institution keeps alert regarding industry needs and, accordingly, […]

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California Reverses Decision On Veterans’ Benefits

California Reverses Decision On Veterans’ Benefits

Inside Higher Ed By Ashley A. Smith Update: The California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education reversed its decision late Thursday to stop three private Missouri colleges from offering full veterans education benefits in the state.  In a letter from CSAAVE notifying Columbia College, Webster University and Park University of their reinstatement, Latanaya Johnson, the assistant deputy […]

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College students are unrealistic about future salaries

College students are unrealistic about future salaries

Education Dive by James Paterson Dive Brief: College students generally expect to earn more than they probably will, and having better information about earnings doesn’t cause them to change majors. That’s according to an issue brief published by a visiting scholar and an assistant research professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey, […]

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Dept. of Education’s Rationale for the Gainful Employment Repeal

Dept. of Education’s Rationale for the Gainful Employment Repeal

Powers Law by Dan Brozovic Many in the higher education community are aware of the Department of Education’s (“ED” or the “Department”) latest proposal for the Gainful Employment (“GE”) rule:  to rescind it, replace it with expanded College Scorecard disclosures for all institutions, and possibly also require institutions to make expanded disclosures on their […]

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A Tipping Point for Accreditors

A Tipping Point for Accreditors

Inside Higher Ed By Andrew Kreighbaum Accreditors provide the stamp of approval for colleges and universities in the U.S. Without their recognition, those institutions can’t keep access to federal student aid. So even though accreditors are essentially membership organizations that operate with limited transparency, they are a key part of the […]

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Financial Aid Services & Genesis Software

Financial Aid Services & Genesis Software

Primary Contact: Ronda Daly – Sales Director Email: ronda@fasinc.net 90 Stiles Road, Suite 101-102 Salem, New Hampshire 03079 Phone: 603-328-1550 Website: http://www.financialaidservices.com Financial Aid Services, Inc. (FAS) is a professional outsourced service providing schools with a team of “personable” experts in Title IV to fully process, and/or consult, train, and assist […]

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