The pause allows rollout of revised federal repayment options. The U.S. Department of Education (The Department) recently announced a temporary delay in involuntary collections (income-driven repayment (IDR) plan)…
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Education Department Announces Review of Brown University for Possible Security Violations
The investigation is the result of department concerns in the aftermath of the shooting on Brown’s campus. The Department of Education announced its intention to review Brown University’s…
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Education Department Announces Prevention of Over $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud
FSA has stopped artificial intelligence from posing as students and thwarted international organized crime. The Department of Education announced that they prevented $1 billion in Federal Student Aid…
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The change blocks access to the PSLF program for employers who engage in illegal or discriminatory activities. President Donald Trump’s administration released a new rule for the Public…
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Federal Settlement Reinstates Student Loan Forgiveness for Millions
Education Department to cancel billions in debt after lawsuit brought by teachers’ union. The U.S. Department of Education agreed to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loan…
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Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Tuition Benefits for Migrant Students
The lawsuit addresses the state law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. President Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota last month over its law…
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Verification Measures Launched to Stop Student Aid Fraud
The federal initiative seeks to block identity theft, protect taxpayer dollars, and support legitimate students and institutions. The U.S. Department of Education is launching a nationwide anti-fraud initiative…
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Federal Student Aid to Begin Collecting Student Loan Debts of 5 Million Americans
The education secretary announced the agency will start to collect debts from borrowers who defaulted before the pandemic on May 5th. The Department of Education announced last month…
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President Trump Signs “Common Sense” Education Reform Orders
School discipline, artificial intelligence technology, and workforce transition were addressed. President Donald Trump signed new executive orders this past week to reform the U.S. education system. One order…
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FTC Increases Enforcement of Impersonation Rule
First-year actions under Impersonation Rule led to legal cases and website takedowns amid nearly $3 billion in reported losses. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has increased enforcement of…
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