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Biden Won’t Forgive Privately Held Federal Loans

Biden Won’t Forgive Privately Held Federal Loans

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott September 30, 2022 In another development, six states sue the Biden administration over the loan-forgiveness plan. In a move that could affect millions of people, federal student loans not held by the U.S. Department of Education will no longer be eligible for debt relief, the […]

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Why Would-Be Students Aren’t Choosing College

Why Would-Be Students Aren’t Choosing College

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 29, 2022 A new study explores why students drop out of college or choose not to enroll. A new study suggests that students choose to stop out of college and others choose not to enroll in the first place because of a range of “psychographics,” or […]

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Education Department removes 4 colleges from Sweet v. Cardona settlement list

Education Department removes 4 colleges from Sweet v. Cardona settlement list

Higher Ed Dive Natalie Schwartz September 28, 2022 Dive Brief:  The U.S. Education Department removed four colleges from its list of institutions whose students stand to receive automatic debt relief under a $6 billion settlement proposal, according to court documents. Last month, U.S. District Judge William Alsup granted preliminary approval of the […]

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The Public’s Growing Doubts About College ‘Value’

The Public’s Growing Doubts About College ‘Value’

Inside Higher Ed Doug Lederman September 27, 2022 Americans aren’t questioning the importance of higher education, but they’re concerned it is unaffordable and unavailable for too many people. Experts dig into the data. After decades of almost unquestioned public support as some of America’s most valued institutions, colleges and universities […]

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Biden student loan handout to cost more than $400 billion: CBO

Biden student loan handout to cost more than $400 billion: CBO

Fox News Tyler Olson September 26, 2022 CBO estimate doesn’t include costs of ‘income-driven repayment,’ which outside watchdog says will cost extra $120 billion President Biden’s move to cancel up to $10,000 in student loans for many borrowers — and up to $20,000 for others — will cost more than $400 […]

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Stratford University Closing Its Campuses

Stratford University Closing Its Campuses

NBC 4 Washington  September 26, 2022 The university president said “unfortunate circumstances” caused the decision Stratford University announced it will close its campuses at the end of the term. The Virginia-based university made the announcement in an email sent to students on Friday. According to school officials, the Department of […]

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SJVC Rancho Mirage Announces New Registered Nursing Program

SJVC Rancho Mirage Announces New Registered Nursing Program

SJVC September 15, 2022 Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2022) – San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC), a family-owned private career-focused college, is pleased to announce a new Associate Degree in Registered Nursing (ADN) program at its Rancho Mirage campus. The program prepares students to work as a registered nurse within the health care system and is […]

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Zovio takes steps to dissolve, aims to sell Fullstack Academy for $55M

Zovio takes steps to dissolve, aims to sell Fullstack Academy for $55M

Higher Ed Dive  Natalie Schwartz September 21, 2022 Dive Brief:  Zovio, a troubled educational services company, is taking steps to sell off its assets and shut down, according to a Tuesday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s board is recommending that Zovio liquidate its assets and pay any […]

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