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Florida’s Accreditation Shuffle Begins
Education Department approves one Florida college’s application to change accreditors. A new state law—and Ron DeSantis—dictate that Florida’s 39 other public colleges do the same.
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Ban on Student Loan Collection Fees
A month before student loan payments are scheduled to restart, a federal appeals court has reinstated a ban on student...
U.S. Fines Law Schools Over Financial Aid Violations
The U.S. Department of Education has settled with five free-standing law schools after an investigation showed that those institutions “improperly...
Biden Announced Loan Forgiveness a Year Ago. The Battle Was Only Beginning.
Although the Supreme Court blocked the president’s plan, his decision to forgive some student loans has reshaped policy and politics.
Biden Administration Moves Forward With New Repayment Plan
Student loan borrowers can now apply for the Biden administration’s new loan repayment program, and the Education Department is working...
U of Chicago Financial Aid Settlement Leaves Co-Defendants in a Tough Spot
The University of Chicago settled a federal antitrust lawsuit over financial aid. What does that mean for the 16 remaining defendants in the class action case?
Americans See College’s Value but Question Its Price
A survey by New America shows Americans aren’t convinced of the return on investment of a college degree.
New Borrower-Defense Rules Blocked
The new rules, which make it easier for a defrauded borrower to seek debt relief, apply to claims pending on July 1 or received on or after that date.