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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...
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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...
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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?

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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.

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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. 

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U.S. Panel Wants Higher Ed Accreditors to ‘Step Up’

Report says current rules set inconsistent and sometimes inadequate expectations regarding student achievement, but it stops short of suggesting “bright-line” standards for agencies.

An illustration of the words 1st Gen laid over a question mark with a graduation cap on top symbolizes the inconsistency and uncertainty of what it means to be a first-generation college student.

Defining ‘First Generation’ in Different Ways

Colleges and governments offer financial and academic support for these students, but there’s no set standard among colleges for what the term means, as limits on affirmative action raise the stakes.