The under secretary stated that the proposed changes seek to “restore confidence in our accreditation system.” The Department of Education issued a proposed rule that would revamp America’s…
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First Lady’s Fostering the Future Initiative Receives Scholarship Donations from Private Sector
IndyCar and Fox Corporation donate funding for university scholarships for foster children. First Lady Melania Trump spoke at the announcement of IndyCar and Fox Corporation providing a donation…
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DHS Sued Over Removal of Student Visa “Duration of Status”
Secretary Mullin explained the change as an attempt to protect national security and prevent immigration fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by a coalition…
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Education Department Investigates Allegations of Anti-Semitism at CA Universities
Jewish students have allegedly experienced harassment and intimidation on campus. The Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office is investigating San Jose State University and San Francisco State University…
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Education Department Holds First Higher Education Fraud Summit
Officials from the White House fraud elimination task force and Justice Department fraud elimination division participated. The U.S. Department of Education held its first summit to address fraud,…
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DOJ Files Complaints Against Two States Over In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens
State laws in Massachusetts and Rhode Island also offer financial assistance to unlawful residents. The Department of Justice filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island challenging state laws…
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The undersecretary said, “We expect this temporary incentive to drive up repayment rates and significantly improve the overall health of the federal student loan portfolio.” The Department of…
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House Passes Legislation to Prevent Federal Student Financial Aid Theft
The “No Aid for Ghost Students Act“ seeks to codify fraud detection measures already implemented by the Education Department. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation, introduced…
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DOJ Files Civils Rights Suit Against UCLA for Campus Antisemism Response
Federal lawsuit alleges the university failed to adequately address discrimination affecting Jewish and Israeli students The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division has filed a lawsuit against…
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Education Department Establishes Workforce Pell Grant Program
The education secretary said the administration seeks to shift postsecondary education to low-cost, high-value programs. The Department of Education announced a final rule for the Workforce Pell Grant…
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