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20 GOP-led states are asking the Supreme Court to halt Biden’s latest student-debt cancellation for 200,000 borrowers, backing a request from 3 schools accused of defrauding their students

Insider  Ayelet Sheffey April 11, 2023 A federal judge ruled that 200,000 borrowers can move forward with relief in a borrower defense settlement. Last month, three schools mentioned in the settlement appealed the decision to the Supreme Court. 20 GOP-led states filed an amicus brief supporting the schools, arguing Biden doesn’t have authority to carry […]

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Florida Career College Response to DOE Announcement

CECU Official Statement Attributable to Joe Cockrell, FCC Spokesperson: “We are deeply disappointed in the Department of Education’s myopic and misguided decision. The DOE risks harming thousands of students seeking economic stability and a better life. For more than 40 years, our singular focus has been quality career training programs that meet or exceed all […]

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Florida Career College Cut Off From Federal Student Aid

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott April 12, 2023 he Education Department’s Office of Federal Student Aid is removing Florida Career College, a for-profit chain with 11 campuses, from the federal financial aid system, the agency announced Tuesday following an investigation that found numerous violations. The college, which is owned by International Education Corporation, will not be allowed […]

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Narrowing Its Sights

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott April 12, 2023 Education Department again delays controversial guidance on outside contractors and says it won’t affect many organizations that critics feared it might. The Education Department says its controversial guidance on outsourcing isn’t as expansive as critics have alleged. Study abroad programs, recruitment of international students, partnerships with external medical […]

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