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Federal Judge Hears Case About Potential Delay in BDR Rule

Federal Judge Hears Case About Potential Delay in BDR Rule

CECU – Career Education Colleges and Universities  May 31, 2023 This update pertains to the ongoing litigation over the Biden administration’s final BDR rule. For more information about this rule, CECU members can access case-related information and media coverage here. Today in a Western District of Texas courtroom, Judge Robert Pitman […]

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Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness

Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott June 2, 2023 President Biden has said he would veto the resolution, while some said it would cause “irreparable damage” to the federal student loan system. The Senate voted Thursday to block President Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loans for […]

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The ‘new predators in higher education’

The ‘new predators in higher education’

Insider Ayelet Sheffey June 1, 2023 Iola Favell wanted to go back to school to get her master’s degree in teaching. Favell is a first-generation college student from California, and according to documents filed in a recent lawsuit, she felt it was important to earn her degree from a prestigious […]

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A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott June 2, 2023 Biden administration wants to add a host of new conditions to the agreements that allow colleges and universities to receive financial aid. Critics say those proposals need more work. A provision nestled within a sweeping set of regulations released last month could […]

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The ‘new predators in higher education’

The ‘new predators in higher education’

Insider  Ayelet Sheffey June 1, 2023 Iola Favell wanted to go back to school to get her master’s degree in teaching. Favell is a first-generation college student from California, and according to documents filed in a recent lawsuit, she felt it was important to earn her degree from a prestigious […]

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A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott June 2, 2023 Biden administration wants to add a host of new conditions to the agreements that allow colleges and universities to receive financial aid. Critics say those proposals need more work. A provision nestled within a sweeping set of regulations released last month could […]

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Foxx: Fiscal Responsibility Act Means Greater Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars

Foxx: Fiscal Responsibility Act Means Greater Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars

Committee on Education & The Workforce May 31, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, specifically addressing the student loan component of the bill: “The Biden administration extended the student loan repayment pause a half […]

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