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Education Department Outlines Plan to Change Debt-Relief Program for Public Servants
The document shows how the agency plans to comply with Trump’s executive order that sought to crack down on who can qualify for loan forgiveness.
6 States Partner to Launch New Accreditor
Officials say it’s an effort to reduce costs and boost student outcomes, though the Florida governor wants to take down the “accreditation cartel.”
Ep. 162: Voices of Student Success: Recognizing and Encouraging Military-Affiliated Students
In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, the University of Texas at San Antonio’s senior director of veteran and military affairs discusses ways to engage and support military-affiliated learners.
Sonoma State to Receive $45M Funding Infusion
California lawmakers announced the additional financial support months after the university proposed sweeping cuts due to budget issues. Now some cuts will be reversed.
Texas Asks Colleges to Identify Undocumented Students
Congress Eyes Cap on Parent PLUS Loans
The loans are disproportionately utilized by Black and Latino families and the families of students at HBCUs, and advocates worry the limits will hinder access to college.
Education Dept. Plan to Send CTE Programs to Labor Stokes Concern
While paused for now, the Education Department has plans to let the Department of Labor take over funding for career and technical education programs. CTE advocates fear the shift.
Course Shutouts Impede Student Outcomes
New research from Purdue University suggests that students who are unable to enroll in STEM courses their first semester are pushed out of those majors.