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Sanders, Senate Dems Press McMahon for Answers About Debt Relief Pause
The Education Department said in July that it was temporarily halting forgiveness for income-based repayment because of a court order. The senators dispute that reasoning.
Survey Shows Rising Concern Over Federal Aid Staff Cuts
The share of institutions reporting disruptions to financial aid operations is growing—a trend the Education Department calls a biased attempt to “preserve the status quo.”
New PSLF Rule Could Limit Debt Relief Access for Thousands
Student advocates and higher ed lobbyists fear the suggested changes could lead to a shortfall in employees to fill high-demand, low-wage jobs.
At SHEEO Conference, State Leaders Plot a Way Forward
Despite acknowledging a “radically different policy environment” in D.C., state commissioners and policy staff remain confident in the mission and value of higher ed.
After Months of Lawsuits, Courts Stymie Some of Trump’s Higher Ed Agenda
Despite victories at the district and appellate level, higher education advocates remain cautious as the Supreme Court sides with Trump.