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New Analysis Shows Boost in Aid Eligibility from FAFSA Simplification

43% of students in the data who did not qualify for Pell Grants would now be eligible

Rachel Burns, senior policy analyst at SHEEO

Education Department Begins Discharging Loans of Borrowers Alleging Fraud from Colleges

The U.S. Department of Education is now discharging student loans of borrowers alleging they were defrauded by their colleges after a federal judge recently ruled that a $6 billion settlement could proceed.

U s Department Of Education (ed)

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Education Department Clarifies When It Can Require Institution Leaders to Assume Personal Liability for Unpaid Debts

The Education Department has released guidance on Higher Education Act provisions that allow requiring leaders of private colleges failing to operate with financial responsibility to assume personal liability for unpaid debts.

Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona

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Senators Reintroduce Bills to Help Inform Students about College Loans and Financial Aid

Sens. Tina Smith and Chuck Grassley have reintroduced three bills to help students and families make informed decisions about borrowing for college.

Sen. Tina Smith

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Announces $175 Million in Internet Access Funding for HBCUs

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced $175 million in Internet funding for HBCUs.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris

Students and Faculty to Demonstrate During New College of Florida Trustees Meeting

Gov. Ron DeSantis

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Colorado Bill Deducting Prison Time for Inmates Earning Academic Credentials Passes 61-1 in State House

A bill to incentivize Colorado prisoners to pursue higher education passed 61-1 in the state House of Representatives.

Rep. Matthew Martinez

University of Texas System Board of Regents Suspends DEI Policies, Puts Them Under Scrutiny

The University of Texas System’s board of regents has suspended all new policies promoting DEI and asked leaders to report on their current DEI policies, citing that some practices have “strayed from the original intent."

University Of Texas System

Regional Transportation Research Center Receives $3 Million in Federal Funding

Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium, a regional transportation research center led by the University of Washington, will receive $3 million in federal funding.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal

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Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dies at 67

Former University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Dr. Rebecca Blank died Feb. 17 from pancreatic cancer at age 67.

Dr. Rebecca Blank

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The Biden Administration Used the Pandemic to Justify Loan Forgiveness. Some Say It Didn’t Need To.

Scholars and advocates say a different authority could hold up the program if the Supreme Court strikes it down

Sparky Abraham, legal strategist for the Debt Collective

UNCF, Steve Fund, and TMCF Partner for National Initiative to Support Mental Health at Black Colleges and Universities

UNCF, The Steve Fund, and TMCF are partnering for a national initiative to support mental health at Black colleges and universities.

Dr. Michael L. Lomax

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