Jan 12 Some Americans will get student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates his new plan By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February. Republicans say President Joe Biden's plan to start canceling student loans for some borrowers is an attempt to win voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 5:59 Who could benefit from the Biden administration’s latest plan to relieve student debt By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas Student loan borrowers might find relief under the Biden administration’s income-driven repayment plan. Launched this week, the SAVE plan, which stands for saving on a valuable education, could help borrowers with the potential for lower or no monthly payments. But… Continue watching
Oct 31 Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The new rules take hold in July and are separate from President Joe Biden's sweeping student debt forgiveness plan, which has been held up in court amid a legal challenge. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: Biden officially launches student loan forgiveness application website By Associated Press He announced Monday that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government’s soft launch period over the weekend. Continue reading
Jun 25 Some private schools getting more virus relief funding than public schools, under DeVos formula By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The Trump administration is moving forward with a policy ordering public schools across the U.S. to share coronavirus relief funding with private schools at a higher rate than federal law typically requires. Continue reading
May 01 Lawsuit says DeVos not enforcing pause on wage garnishments By Collin Binkley, Associated Press A new lawsuit accuses the U.S. Education Department of garnishing wages from workers who are behind on student loan payments even after Congress ordered the agency to suspend the practice during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 01 Are new accreditation rules for online education streamlined or ripe for abuse? By Paul Fain, Inside Higher Ed The Trump administration calls its final rules on accreditation and state approval of online providers a rightsizing of bureaucracy that protects students. Consumer advocates and Democrats see an unraveling of federal oversight. Continue reading
Dec 19 Watchdog to review DeVos’ decision to revive a troubled accreditor By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The move by the education secretary has become a flashpoint in a broader debate over the regulation of for-profit colleges. Continue reading
Nov 16 Betsy DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The plan would narrow the definition of sexual harassment and allow students accused of misconduct to cross-examine accusers in campus hearings. Continue reading
Aug 24 Education Department’s proposals on guns in schools sparks outcry By Maria Danilova, Associated Press The Education Department says it is weighing whether to allow states to use federal funds to purchase guns for schools, prompting a storm of criticism from Democratic lawmakers and educators. Continue reading