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Battle lines form over new borrower defense to repayment rules
New regulations will allow the agency to review debt forgiveness claims for groups rather than individuals. For-profits question whether that’s fair.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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The year’s biggest higher ed stories — so far
These topics have resonated most with our readers so far in 2022.
By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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TrendlineThe Higher Ed Dive Outlook for 2023
The federal financial aid system’s future, core admissions practices and the higher ed sector’s financial outlook will be shaped by developments that are likely to unfold this year.
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Judge rejects Grand Canyon University’s bid to overturn its for-profit status
The ruling says the Education Department has the power to determine whether it considers colleges for-profits for federal financial aid purposes.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Supreme Court agrees to expedited review of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
The justices plan to hear oral arguments in February. An injunction against the program will remain in place while they review the case.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Penn State will work to re-merge its law schools
Maintaining two separately accredited schools is not the best use of resources in a competitive landscape, according to the university's president.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 30, 2022 -
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NYU agrees to improve student housing accessibility under ADA
An agreement with the Justice Department covers some 4,000 student housing units across more than 30 facilities the nonprofit university owns and leases.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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UC Berkeley agrees to make online content accessible to settle Justice Department lawsuit
The university’s videos, podcasts and MOOCs are inaccessible to people with hearing, vision and manual disabilities, the agency says.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 25, 2022 -
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ABA proposal to end admissions testing requirements passes next hurdle
The change would not take effect until fall 2025 if it wins final approval in a vote scheduled for February.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Federal attorneys can now recommend student loan discharges in bankruptcy proceedings
Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.
By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Federal judge temporarily halts enforcement of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act in public colleges
The law stops faculty from discussing certain race-related topics, a prohibition the judge called “dystopian.”
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Judge approves Sweet v. Cardona student debt relief settlement, but likely appeal looms
The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.
By Rick Seltzer , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Discover concludes student loan probe
While the card company said it has finished its own investigation into its student loan servicing practices, it may still be subject to regulatory probes.
By Caitlin Mullen • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Congress passes bill voiding NDAs in cases of sexual assault, harassment; Biden expected to sign
The act would allow those who experienced sexual assault or harassment in the workplace — and who signed NDAs — to talk about their experiences.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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Final arguments unfold as Sweet v. Cardona settlement nears conclusion
U.S. District Judge William Alsup heard arguments this week from the Biden administration as well as colleges that oppose the deal.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Federal judge declares Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan unlawful
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, vacated the program in his ruling, saying it infringes on Congress’ powers.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
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Off-campus students lack equitable access to broadband, researchers say
College leaders should include internet costs when calculating a student's financial need, study suggests.
By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Blunder renders Harvard’s $15M insurance policy useless in Supreme Court case
A federal judge ruled the Ivy League institution failed to properly alert an insurer about the case.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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A rising share of student loan borrowers are struggling to pay their other debts, watchdog says
But the Biden administration’s debt relief plan could help a large chunk of these borrowers, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analysis.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Education Department failed to properly report on policy experiments at colleges, agency watchdog says
The department said by the end of the year it will produce for Congress a comprehensive summary of all the recent trials.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Supreme Court justices question when race-conscious college admissions can end
During oral arguments for two highly watched lawsuits, conservative justices also repeatedly asked the parties to define diversity.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Education Department releases final rules on borrower defense to repayment, closed school discharge
New regulations set to take effect July 1 are an effort to hold colleges accountable while supporting students, officials say.
By Rick Seltzer • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Education Department finalizes 90/10 rule, college ownership regulations
The agency also finished work on a policy that will allow incarcerated students to receive federal Pell Grants.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Education Department touts new flexibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans
The agency will credit borrowers for past payments, even late or partial ones, on PSLF and income-based plans.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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What colleges need to know about problems with student loan servicing
Watchdogs say colleges should consider the student loan landscape they’re asking students to enter. Here are key findings from a recent CFPB report.
By Lilah Burke • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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Texas universities want to take back degrees for cheating. Can they?
The case stems from two public colleges attempting to revoke degrees more than a decade ago after academic misconduct allegations arose.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2022
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