Powers Law Sam Whittaker, Sherry Gray, and Nick Michiels April 3, 2026 In recent weeks, key developments in the borrower defense to repayment (“BDR”) process have raised important questions in the higher education community. First, continuing litigation in Sweet v. McMahon (formerly Sweet v. Cardona and Sweet v. DeVos) has created uncertainty regarding the outcome of over 170,000 “post-class applicant” […]
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Primary Contact: Eric Evans – President Email: eric.evans@bryanuniversity.edu Phone: (239) 292-6325 350 West Washington Street Mailbox 320 Tempe, Arizona 85281 Website: Bryan University Online© Founded in 1940 Bryan University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The private, 85-year-old institution’s mission is to liberate the innate greatness in people by […]
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Federal Student Aid April 2, 2026 Summary: This letter announces the availability of the Application and Verification Guide of the 2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook. Dear Colleague: We are pleased to announce the availability of the 2026–2027 Application and Verification Guide, the initial volume of the 2026–2027 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The Application and Verification Guide is intended for financial aid […]
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edtrust Sabreyna Reese, Roxanne Garza, Kyla Hurns, Tihirah Ruffin April 2, 2026 A new guide explains how Workforce Pell expands federal financial aid to short-term, career-focused programs and how states and stakeholders can implement it effectively. In July 2025, Congress expanded federal Pell Grant eligibility to cover learners and workers enrolled in short-term, career-focused postsecondary programs through a […]
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