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Education Dept. Outlines Possible Changes in Accreditation, Distance Education, Other Rules

The Education Department outlined in a series of issue papers released Tuesday how it would update the regulations for accreditation...

UVA, San Diego State Under U.S. Investigation for Alleged Bias

The U.S. Education Department on Tuesday added the University of Virginia and San Diego State University to the growing list...
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U.S. Trade Commission Accuses Grand Canyon of Deceptive Advertising

The FTC said the university deceived prospective doctoral students; Grand Canyon officials say Biden administration is out of step with other regulators that have declared it a nonprofit.

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Frustration Mounts Over Biden’s Latest Debt Relief Plans

Months of talks over how to forgive student loans for borrowers only highlighted how contentious the issue is—and how fraught the path ahead looks in 2024.

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House Committee Advances Pell Grant Expansion

Key lawmakers on the education committee say they are open to reconsidering a provision that would cut off federal student loans to the nation’s wealthiest private colleges.

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Bipartisan Progress on Pell Grant Expansion, but Hurdles Remain

The House wants to expand the Pell Grant to shorter career training programs. To pay for it, a new bill would cut off federal student loans to the nation’s wealthiest private colleges, starting in July.

New York State Capitol in Albany

N.Y. Lawmakers Set Sights on Expanding Tuition Assistance Program Eligibility

Legislators are optimistic about bipartisan support for the proposal, which would also increase grant amounts, but they’re keeping cognizant of a looming $4.3 billion budget gap.

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Biden Administration to Take Another Swing at Accreditation Rules

Negotiations next spring will address state authorization and the definition of distance education but won’t consider use of third-party servicers.