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BDR Activity on the Rise Amid Unclear Rules and an Executive Effort to Delete Student Loan Debt; Who will Pay the Tab?

JDSUPRA Bricker Graydon October 20, 2023 Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) refers to the administrative process by which borrowers apply to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to have their federal Direct Loans discharged based on allegations of school misconduct related to the loans or educational services the school provided. A successful application can result […]

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Gainful Employment Redux – Not Just for For-Profits Anymore

Cooley ED Kate Lee Carey and Shannon Noonan October 26, 2023 The Department of Education released the final and official Gainful Employment rule on October 10, 2023. The final rule is substantially similar to the proposed rule released in May 2023, with a few exceptions outlined within this post. With a potential government shutdown bringing […]

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Don’t Expect Revised TPS Guidance Before the Election

On Ed Tech Newsletter Phil Hill October 23, 2023 Let’s get to the point before the context and rationale. The US Department of Education (ED) will not release new third-party servicer (TPS) guidance this year, and I believe ED will not release it next year, either, due to the election. In short, TPS expansion at […]

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Stop Undervaluing For-Profit Online Degrees

Inside Higher Ed L. Roxanne Russell October 27, 2023 Next time you scoff at a degree from a for-profit online college, ask yourself why, exactly—and whom you’re hurting, L. Roxanne Russell writes. When researching to learn more about the first two Black women to serve on my local school board, I noticed a couple of […]

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