Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2024

And you can definitely see that, where Black students continue to be underrepresented in gifted and talented education by 50 to 55%.” According to a 2022 federal report , during the 2020-21 school year, more than 33% of U.S. billion in student loan forgiveness. million borrowers receiving $136.6

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Department of Education announced Wednesday a massive student loan discharge affecting 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University, following evidence of widespread deceptive practices at the online institution. The discharge covers loans taken out between March 1, 2009, and April 30, 2020.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2022

At the conclusion of the 2020 election, I celebrated when all the candidates to whom I made a financial contribution won, save one! Dr. Charlie Nelms is a veteran higher education administrator and chancellor emeritus of North Carolina Central University. Every year we are told by leaders from both major U.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 12, 2023

Millions of Americans lost their jobs after the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020. For many, this disrupted their ability to repay their Federal student loans, so repayments were suspended in March 2020. The end of the pause will affect the millions of Americans who have outstanding balances on Federal student loans.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 25, 2022

Although he returned to the private sector after his tenure in the Obama Administration, Secretary Duncan generously shared his views on the need for institutions to support student success, the need for government to encourage institutions in this effort, and the urgency for moving ahead with these initiatives. Secretary of Education.

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College Planners of America

JULY 10, 2023

President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, as announced last August, was set to cancel $10,000 in Federal student debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income per year. Pell Grant recipients would have gotten an additional $10,000 of debt forgiven. Roberts Jr.,

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College Planners of America

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In August, President Biden announced the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (the Plan), which will cancel 20% of the outstanding Federal student loan debt of $1.5 In previous posts, we covered eligibility for loan forgiveness, the process for applying for forgiveness, and its impact on taxes.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

OCTOBER 18, 2022

That means you can apply today to have $10,000 to $20,000 in eligible federal student loan debt canceled. One Page Checklist on Cancellation: Student Loan Cancellation. Here are answers to a few common questions about this new cancellation program: Who is eligible for one-time student debt cancellation?

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

AUGUST 26, 2022

On August 24 2022, President Biden announced that he would cancel $10,000 of federal student loan debt for all borrowers who make less than $125,000 (for individuals) or less than $250,000 (for married couples or heads of households) and $20,000 for borrowers who received a Pell grant when in college and fall under those income thresholds.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ).

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that some borrowers will soon begin receiving debt cancellation after as few as 10 years in repayment, instead of the 20 to 25 years of payments previously required for most borrowers. Applying online should take about 10 minutes or less.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Greer said that Harris will likely continue Biden’s radical attempts to relegate, reform, and abolish student loan debt, something that has actively changed the lives of millions of student borrowers. Dr. Tabitha Bonilla, associate professor at the Institute of Policy Research at Northwestern University.

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COE

APRIL 12, 2023

The Better FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back   April 12, 2023 — by Woodrow Lewis COE is working with partner organizations to acquire knowledge to ensure that TRIO professionals receive the most up-to-date information and training on the new FAFSA experience to support our students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 5, 2021

While behind us, 2020 will never fade from our rearview mirror. It is crucial now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis to dismantle inequities and provide students of color true opportunities for economic mobility. How do college affordability, student debt, and student loan outcomes vary by race and ethnicity?

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 24, 2025

This week, the Department of Education announced that it plans to begin forced collection on federal student loans that are in default as soon as May 5, 2025. Starting forced collections will be a big change: collection has been paused for most borrowers since March 2020. As of now, 5.3

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the year winds down, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and administration are left to wonder what comes next in higher education. He explained that many campus administrators are self-imposing various versions of DEI rollbacks even when not legislatively mandated. The re-election of President Donald J.

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College Planners of America

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Among other things, the suit alleges that the Biden administration disregarded Federal procedures by denying the public the opportunity to comment prior to rolling out the Plan. ” A public comment period is not required under the legal authority that the administration cited for its action — the Heroes Act of 2003.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

And since then, most faculty members and students have been thriving with either a hybrid model or in-person classes. Biden Administration U.S. President Joe Biden announced a plan to reduce student debt. We attempted to do something for Black faculty and administrators and so Black Issues was started.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The student loan landscape has changed dramatically, thanks to the government’s August announcement of up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness. Specifically, those who received a Pell grant during college can qualify to have up to $20,000 of their current federal student loan balance canceled. Note: As of Nov.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

But most students still don’t have information on the net cost of colleges when they need it most—in time to identify the best school for them and enroll in it. The dilemma facing students and families is due solely to the delay-ridden and problematic rollout of the new FAFSA by the ED. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

But most students still don’t have information on the net cost of colleges when they need it most—in time to identify the best school for them and enroll in it. The dilemma facing students and families is due solely to the delay-ridden and problematic rollout of the new FAFSA by the ED. The ED’s help line was seldom available.

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Scholly

APRIL 12, 2022

The student loan debt crisis has been out of control for a long time. So, if you are one of the 42 million Americans who have student loan debt, you’re understandably watching what President Biden is doing to address this issue. . Should you keep making payments on your student loans? .

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