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Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness
President Biden has said he would veto the resolution, while some said it would cause “irreparable damage” to the federal student loan system.
Momentum Building for Pell Grant Expansion
Informal negotiations over how to expand the Pell Grant to job-training programs have begun but lawmakers face uphill challenge in getting a bill through Congress.
A Plan to Counter Antisemitism Warns Colleges, ‘OCR Is Watching’
Jewish groups applauded the new federal policy, which they said embraced a controversial definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel.
More Tough Questions for Education Department
Republicans once again used the hearing, which revealed little new information about the actual policies, to decry the administration’s efforts to overhaul the student loan system.
A Stricter Test for College Programs
Critics argue that the earnings test, which is based on the average earnings of a high school graduate with no college, is unfair. But supporters say it provides key information.
Default Likely to Negatively Impact Country’s Economy, Higher Ed
Experts and lobbyists warn that the economic consequences of a government default will make it more expensive for colleges to operate and harder for students to afford tuition and for researchers to work.