Politico Michael Stratford September 14, 2023 House Republicans on Thursday advanced legislation to overturn President Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment program that lowers monthly payments and caps interest. The House education committee voted 23-19, along party lines, to approve a resolution, H.J. Res. 88, that would block the new income-driven repayment plan — dubbed the […]
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NASFAA Maria Carrasco September 15, 2023 As financial aid offices deal with FAFSA simplification, administrative burden, staffing shortages, and more, a new survey found that a majority of financial aid professionals say they’re at least somewhat likely to look for other employment within a year. The survey, administered by the College & University Professional Association […]
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CNBC Make It Kamaron McNair September 13, 2023 Private colleges often take up the top spots on college rankings. In fact, Princeton University ranks No. 1 overall in The Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. They’re not necessarily better schools simply because they’re private, but many of these colleges, such as all of the […]
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Inside Higher Ed Ryan Quinn September 14, 2023 A California community college faculty member and current or former coach faces nine charges, including pimping and human trafficking, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office says. Kyle Whitmore, a tenured communication studies faculty member for Diablo Valley College’s Pleasant Hill campus, allegedly trafficked two women “to […]
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