They thought a degree would change their life. Instead, it left them trapped in school and in debt for years.
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There is no such thing as 'race-based admission' . . the only time it has ever existed was went you had to be white to gain admission.

The Chronicle should do better.

Caps on max aggregate federal student loans ready exist.

They are $31,000 for students who are considered dependent and $57,500 for independent students.

Higher ed affordability needs to improve, but it’s important to understand where we are starting from.

Thank you Secretary Miguel Cardona James Kvaal Richard Cordray for releasing new guidance that permits state grant agencies to conduct targeted outreach to FAFSA applicants about public benefits.

This will help countless students access ACA health insurance subsidies, SNAP programs and Medicaid!

Such a great get for American. Looking forward to seeing what Jordan does after such fabulous work as the first chief economist at ED

Everyone in Financial Aid for the last four months: Same.

If student outcomes are 'key,' as accreditors have stated, then it follows that they should welcome minimum expectations for colleges they oversee.

🔕 So why do they resist accountability measures like #GradRates ? Our #HigherEd expert Eddy Conroy [email protected] digs in. newamerica.org/education-poli…

CN: non-explicit mentions of sexual violence

Today I gave my sexual violence lecture in my big class. For me, it’s one of the hardest for multiple reasons.

Transcript holds will be severally limited starting July 1. A huge win for students.

Kelly Field The Chronicle of Higher Education has a really good breakdown of the ins and outs of the new rules, including some of the pieces I have written on the issue.

chronicle.com/article/ban-on…

Eddy Conroy [email protected] brings insight and experience from New America Ed and findings from the Varying Degrees 2023 survey newamerica.org/education-poli…

There is so much to gain when #studentparents enrolled at #highered campuses are recognized & supported.

New on our blog: Here are5⃣insights we heard from former student parents Amber Angel, Nicole Lynn Lewis & Stephanie Land, at a recent New America event.

imaginablefutures.com/learnings/auth…

Hey! Some of us policy wonks have spent years trying to forget the horrors of processing R2T4s

Ed-tech giant 2U—yes, the firm driving students toward risky private student loans for low-quality programs —is approaching financial demise.

And students will pay the price.👎

Read our letter warning consumerfinance.gov & U.S. Department of Education to protect students now: protectborrowers.org/advocates-soun…

How are community colleges and employers forging innovative partnerships to train the workforce? Join us on 4/16 to learn more!

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ICYMI: Last week legislation was introduced to help more students make it across the finish line. Learn more about PSSA in Sophie Nguyen New America Ed's latest⤵️
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Thread: College closings.

Birmingham Southern became the latest college to announce it's closing. So of course, the doomsday squad is out in force. Let's be rational and analytical about this, however.

Our latest brief explores the pivotal role HSIs play in upward mobility & creating inclusive environments for #Latinx students. We make recommendations for policymakers to allow HSIs to reach their full potential for the students they serve.

Read more: buff.ly/4amztEH

A for-profit college intends to open campuses in Wisconsin despite numerous accusations of fraud and mismanagement.

🔎 Here, our #HigherEd investigator Jeremy Bauer-Wolf documents the chain's years of legal troubles and explores the risks of for-profit colleges.
newamerica.org/education-poli…

Due to data delays, students need more time to complete the Federal Student Aid process and assess #FinancialAd packages offered.

📆 Our #HigherEd policy expert Eddy Conroy [email protected] explains in his latest for Forbes how colleges can help by extending admissions deadlines.
forbes.com/sites/edwardco…

Congratulations, Donald. Quite the accomplishment.