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Higher Ed Groups ‘Appalled’ at House Budget Cuts

July 17, 2023

House Republicans proposed cutting money for Federal Work-Study and a childcare subsidy for parents in college. Those moves have left colleges worried about the impacts. NIH also would be cut.

President Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona
President Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona

President Biden Plans to Change How Students Pay for College

July 14, 2023

The restart of student loan repayment looms as the Biden administration readies to roll out a new way to help borrowers at risk of defaulting.

Letter signs spelling out "cancel" are held in front of the Supreme Court building
Letter signs spelling out "cancel" are held in front of the Supreme Court building

Biden Proposes New Debt-Relief Plan After Supreme Court Rejects Initial Proposal

June 30, 2023

The 6-to-3 decision stops the Biden administration from moving forward with plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for eligible Americans, but the administration announced new steps to aid borrowers.

Dueling groups of demonstrators face off holding signs that say "stop discriminating on the basis of race" and "we are the people."
Dueling groups of demonstrators face off holding signs that say "stop discriminating on the basis of race" and "we are the people."

Advocates Celebrate End of Race-Conscious Admissions

June 30, 2023

Students and supporters of affirmative action also descended on the Supreme Court, pledging to continue fighting to make higher education accessible to students from underrepresented backgrounds.