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ACICS to Begin an Orderly Dissolution of the Corporation; Will Not Appeal August 19 Decision from the Department of Education

ACICS September 6, 2022 The Board of Directors of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) announced today its intention to begin an orderly dissolution of the corporation, following the August 19 decision by Deputy Secretary of Education, Cindy Marten, to terminate ACICS’s recognition status. Furthermore, while we maintain that ACICS has been […]

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New Grant for Californians Who Lost Jobs During COVID

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman September 6, 2022 The California Student Aid Commission has launched a new grant program to help Californians who lost their jobs during the pandemic pay for education and training programs. The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program, announced last week, offers one-time grants of $2,500 to state residents who […]

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The Legal Dilemma on Student Debt Relief

Inside Higher Ed Meghan Brink September 6, 2022 Republicans say Biden’s student debt-relief plan is illegal, but they are struggling to find a plaintiff with standing to make a case against the president’s use of executive authority. Conservative groups and Republican state attorneys general are exploring legal options that could throw a wrench in President […]

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3 ways to visualize which income groups likely benefit from Biden’s debt forgiveness package

Higher Ed Dive  Rick Seltzer August 30, 2022 Estimates show most loan forgiveness will go to those making between $50,796 and $82,400 per year. It’s easy to get lost in the rhetoric as Democrats and Republicans try to use President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness program to score political points against each other. One of […]

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