Legislation Introduced Extending Pell Grants to Short-Term Workforce Programs

House bill would allow students to use grants for training in the trades. A bipartisan group of representatives in the House recently introduced legislation that would allow students…

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Administration Approves $4.8 Billion in Student Debt Cancellation

While a bill to repeal the president’s SAVE plan passes in the House of Representatives.  President Biden’s administration approved the cancellation of $4.8 billion in federal student loan…

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Education Department Addresses Student Mental Health

The federal department partnered with education officials to highlight the people and resources available. The U.S. Department of Education, along with the National Association of State Boards of…

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Education Department Investigates Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment 

Secretary Cardona announces K-12 schools and colleges have reported incidents.  The Education Department announced a list of colleges and grade schools that are being investigated after complaints were…

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Education Department Launches Ad Campaign for Teaching Profession

Secretary Cardona says the Public Service Announcements support diversity as part of the “Raise the Bar” effort. The Department of Education recently launched an ad campaign to encourage…

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Education Department Fines Grand Canyon University

Office of Federal Student Aid finds the university deceived students regarding the cost of doctoral programs. The Department of Education has fined Grand Canyon University (GCU) $37.7 million…

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Education Department Releases Accountability Rules for Colleges

Administration works to protect prospective students from college debt. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced final regulations to enhance oversight and accountability for colleges and universities to…

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Education Department Penalizes Missouri Loan Service

The servicer gave inadequate notice for payment reinstatement and put borrowers into delinquency. The Department of Education has announced steps it will take to hold student loan servicer…

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Education Secretary Meets with Jewish Organizations on College Antisemitism

Muslim students have also experienced threats. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona met with a dozen Jewish leaders from prominent organizations this week to discuss the significant increase in antisemitism…

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Representative Torres Speaks Against Antisemitism 

Threats have been made against Jewish college students.  U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, who represents the Bronx in New York City, has called on the Department of Education to…

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