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Judge Blocks ED’s Rule Limiting PSLF Beneficiaries
Less than 24 hours before the government’s rule to limit access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness was to take effect...
ED Issues New List of Professional Degrees After Court Order
More graduate degree programs will be eligible for higher loan caps, according to a list published Monday by the Education...
DOJ Sues 2 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
The Department of Justice is challenging laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college...
How New Federal Earnings Test Could Affect Higher Ed
The Education Department finalized the accountability measure Monday evening, ushering in a new era for colleges and universities.
Judge Tosses ED’s ‘Professional’ Degree Definition, Likely Aiding Student Borrowers
The ruling says the Education Department violated Congress’s instructions by adding criteria strictly limiting which degrees qualify for higher federal student loan borrowing caps.
Private Lenders Expected to Fill Loan Limit Gap—for Some
Republicans who backed loan limits and slashed federal student aid are counting on private lenders to step in. Critics argue they’ll only fund students with strong credit history, limiting college access for those who are low income.
Proposed Massachusetts High School Grad Requirements Push FAFSA Filing
Massachusetts officials would mandate students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or a state version for...