Eastern Gateway sues U.S. Department of Education over free college program restrictions

Regulators overstepped their authority with enforcement actions threatening the Ohio community college's operations, the lawsuit says.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 6, 2022

ACICS will shut down by early 2024

The troubled accreditor said it will not appeal the Education Department’s August decision to revoke its recognition. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 6, 2022

Last week’s big number: 25 times more likely to have a parent with a Ph.D.

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news starts with a look at faculty members’ family backgrounds.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Sept. 5, 2022

Student debt relief ‘modestly credit positive’ for colleges, Moody’s says

Changes to income-driven repayment programs are a bigger long-term boost than forgiving federal student loan debts, according to the ratings agency.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 2, 2022

What’s next for colleges accredited by ACICS?

Around two dozen colleges will have to navigate heavy restrictions that could make it harder to remain open.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 1, 2022

Will Biden’s debt cancellation jump-start talks to rewrite federal student aid policy?

A comprehensive rework of the Higher Education Act hasn't taken place since 2008. It probably won’t happen now, either, but are smaller changes possible?

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2022

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

Estimates show most loan forgiveness will go to those making between $50,796 and $82,400 per year.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 30, 2022

Biden signs bill clarifying VA 85-15 rule

The legislative fix means some colleges won't have to calculate veteran enrollment ratios for different academic programs.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2022

Is state disinvestment in higher ed a myth? The devil is in the details.

A conservative think tank seeks to counter the argument that declining state funding drives tuition increases. But the debate is far from simple.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 29, 2022

Last week’s big number: 8 million borrowers in line for automatic debt forgiveness

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news starts with President Joe Biden’s long-anticipated student debt relief plan.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 29, 2022

Student loan changes could cost more than $1 trillion over 10 years, new estimate finds

Most of the cost comes from loan cancellation, although an extended loan payment pause and income-driven repayment plans add to the price tag.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 26, 2022

Is Biden’s student debt cancellation a moral hazard?

An economist and student loan expert details criticisms of the White House's debt forgiveness program, calling it “a backdoor subsidy” for colleges.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 26, 2022

Biden administration moves to solidify DACA in federal regulations

The step is meant to protect the program from continuing legal challenges, but it won't change much for colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 25, 2022

Here’s everything you need to know about Biden’s latest student loan system changes

We summarize the administration’s action on debt cancellation, income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 24, 2022

Higher ed leaders praised the White House’s debt forgiveness plan — as a good start

Many viewed the student loan forgiveness as a much-need tourniquet, not as the complete solution to college's affordability crisis.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 24, 2022

This bipartisan bill would create $50M federal grants for regional public universities

New legislation mirrors a Brookings proposal to use regional public universities to boost economic and community development in distressed areas.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 23, 2022

Are no-interest loans a simple fix to the student debt crisis?

A group lobbying for college affordability is pushing an idea it says is simpler than many other student loan plans.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 23, 2022

Why a judge put the brakes on Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

The case leading to an injunction is separate from a lawsuit filed last week by seven professors and a college student at Florida public institutions.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2022

Last week’s big number: 4 ‘educational gag orders’ signed targeting colleges

A recap of last week's major higher ed news begins with a look at lawmakers seeking to restrict what’s taught on campus.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 22, 2022

ACLU-backed lawsuit targets Florida law limiting race-related education in public colleges

Seven professors and one student in the state’s public institutions are suing to block the controversial Stop WOKE Act.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 18, 2022

Biden’s ‘Fresh Start’ student loan plan would help 7.5M borrowers in default

The new program could allow borrowers to once again qualify for federal student loans, Pell Grants and work-study.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 18, 2022

ICE seeks permanent remote I-9 document review

Until recently, ICE required all employers to examine worker identification in person. A temporary pandemic-driven exemption remains in place.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 17, 2022

State educational gag orders targeting colleges are on the rise, report finds

PEN America tracked more than 130 proposals in 36 states that attempt to restrict instruction in higher education and K-12 schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 2022

Feds to discharge $3.9B in ITT student loans, seek $24M repayment from DeVry

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director also pledges to scrutinize institutional lending in hope “ongoing oversight will prevent further abuses.”

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 16, 2022

Price-fixing lawsuit against 568 Group of top-ranked universities can continue, judge rules

Plaintiffs' lawyer says he looks forward to taking depositions from university leaders.

By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 16, 2022