Inside Higher Ed Tuition-Free, With Strings Advocates for free college worry that residency, course-load and drug-testing requirements will keep the neediest students out of state programs. By Ashley A. Smith February 23, 2018 For years, many states — believing that a postsecondary credential is a necessity to succeed in the economy […]
The Hechinger Report OPINION: America’s colleges and universities have a serious revenue problem Trimming costs or enrolling more students can’t cure what higher education faces — but these other steps might by BRIAN C. MITCHELL February 22, 2018 Painting a grim picture for American higher education, Moody’s Investors Service recently changed […]
Inside Higher Ed The Odd State Out California will soon be the only state not joining an agreement that helps colleges offer online education across state lines. Consumer advocates there, concerned about for-profit colleges, hope it will stay that way. By Lindsay McKenzie February 28, 2018 When the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement was […]
CooleyED Department of Education Defends Its Actions in GE Rule Lawsuit Nancy Anderson, Jonathon Glass and Kate Lee Carey The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in all three branches of the federal government. on February 27, 2018 The debate over the current and future Gainful Employment Rule continues in […]
Chronicle of Higher Education Education Dept. Eyes Changes in Bankrupt Borrowers’ Ability to Discharge Loans By Adam Harris FEBRUARY 20, 2018 Before 1998, student-loan borrowers were able to have their federal loans forgiven by declaring bankruptcy after the seventh year of repayment. But legislation enacted that year removed that provision, making […]
Inside Higher Ed Bankruptcy Standards Get New Scrutiny Education Department signals interest in revisiting rules making student loans eligible for bankruptcy — a priority for some Democrats and consumer groups. By Andrew Kreighbaum February 21, 2018 The Department of Education signaled Monday that it is interested in tweaking the standards used for […]
Chronicle of Higher Education Ashford U. Faces New Setback in Battle Over GI Bill Funds By Michael Vasquez FEBRUARY 21, 2018 California regulators have shot down Ashford University’s request for GI Bill eligibility — dealing the for-profit college a significant blow that could reverberate nationwide. Under federal rules, colleges that serve […]
The Evolllution Shared Benefits of Adult Postsecondary Access Louis Soares | Vice President of Strategy, Research and Advancement, American Council on Education By building a deeper understanding of how post-traditional students make educational choices, policymakers and institutional leaders can drive change to ensure the higher education environment is better […]
NASFAA Stakeholders Gather for Final Borrower Defense Neg Reg Session By Allie Bidwell, Communications Staff Negotiators reconvened in Washington, DC this week for the third and final session of negotiated rulemaking for borrower defense to repayment. While the goal of the negotiated rulemaking process, or neg reg, is for the […]
NASFAA Neg Reg Day 4: Negotiators Debate Proposals on Alternate Earnings Appeals Process, Certain Disclosure Requirements, Institutional Reporting By Joelle Fredman, Communications Staff Higher education stakeholders gathered Thursday for the last time this month to rewrite the federal regulations of gainful employment (GE), which they will pick up again during […]