Florida Daily Kevin Derby May 1, 2022 More than a half-decade after first introducing the proposal, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Michael Bennet, D-Col., continue to champion the “Higher Education Innovation Act.” “The bill would ensure students who attend high-quality trade schools, community colleges, and other post-secondary programs have access to federal financial aid,” Rubio’s office […]
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Community College Daily Matthew Dembicki May 3, 2022 NEW YORK — Attendees of the 2022 AACC Annual had an opportunity Monday to hear from the U.S. Education Department’s top higher education official about some of the Biden administration’s top-of-mind issues–and AACC members had a chance to let the under secretary know what’s important to them. […]
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Inside Higher Ed Scott Jaschik May 2, 2022 President Biden is considering an income cap of either $125,000 or $150,000 for individuals as he is preparing a student loan relief plan, The Washington Post reported. For couples, the cap would be $250,000 or $300,000. Much of the plan remains uncertain, including how much relief would be […]
Read MoreInside Higher Ed Sara Weissman May 2, 2022 Some community colleges have dropped the word “community” from their names as institutions re-envision their academic offerings and try to avoid negative stereotypes. Pikes Peak Community College is poised to transform into Pikes Peak State College after Colorado governor Jared Polis signed a bill last month to […]
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