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Does the Stimulus Package Really Exclude DACA Students?
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says she had no choice but to exclude DACA students from the stimulus package's emergency aid. But Democrats in Congress argue that's untrue.
DACA Students to Get Emergency Aid From California Systems
University of California and Cal State say they will give emergency grants to DACA students, after education secretary excluded them from the stimulus bill.
An Expensive Makeover
As colleges struggle with the financial cost of the pandemic, beauty schools are getting $160 million in higher education stimulus dollars.
Coronavirus News Roundup for April 22
Everything you need to know for Wednesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).
The Higher Education Act and the Pandemic
Top Republican Senate aide says lawmakers were close to a deal to update the nation's main higher education law. Then the pandemic put everything on hold.
Emergency Money for Students Arriving Soon
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is making billions available for emergency grants to help students affected by campus closures. But colleges are still waiting for their help.
Debt Relief for 300,000 Private Borrowers in N.Y.
Andrew Cuomo, New York's Democratic governor, announced the state will offer relief to 300,000 borrowers who took out private student...
Democrats Call for Relief for Private Loan Borrowers
Senator Elizabeth Warren and 11 other Democratic and Independent senators have written to student loan companies to urge them to...