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Chaos and Confusion: The State of Student Loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s been an incredibly challenging and chaotic year in student loan space,” said Persis Yu, deputy executive director and managing counsel at the Student Borrower Protection Center, a nonprofit organization working to eliminate student debt. The debt burden is not distributed equally among students.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They include providing mental health services, no-contact orders, housing changes, course adjustments, transfer policies, suspension of student loan payments, and compassionate leaves of absence to support survivors in continuing their education.

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Federal Student Aid Reaches Settlement on Student Aid Eligibility Violations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

IEC also must provide ED a letter of credit of more than $6 million, which ED can use to pay for any liabilities or loan discharges related to the misconduct at issue. A 2023 ED investigation found that Florida Career College routinely broke the rules governing how schools can administer ATB tests.

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20 Scholarships for Latino and Hispanic Students

Student Loan Hero

ABA seeks to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in transportation, travel and tourism. Winners are selected based on such factors as academic performance, character, leadership, financial need and a commitment to advancing the future of the transportation, travel, tourism or hospitality industries.

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10 Creative Ways to Cover Your College Costs

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

#5: Become a Resident Assistant (RA) Many colleges offer free or reduced housing for students who serve as resident assistants. It’s a great way to build leadership skills, make connections, and offset living expenses. Schedules can often be crafted around their classwork, so it’s a great option if your student can handle it!

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‘An Existential Threat’: Experts Talk Impact of Student Loan Forgiveness Ruling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Texas district judge ’s decision to str ike down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Thursday is a significant blow to the future of the program, according to experts. The Biden administration immediately a nnounced that it would appeal the decision , but U.S. In response to the ruling, the U.S.

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Applications for SAVE Student Loan Payment Plans Open

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Just ahead of the return of student loans, borrowers can now apply for the Biden administration’s new plan to reduce monthly payments, the Department of Education (ED) announced Tuesday. The Saving on a Valuable Education plan (SAVE) is being touted by the administration as “the most affordable repayment plan in history.”