Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

The Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience & Competitiveness in Higher Education & Research (RESEARCHER) Act would require federal research agencies to implement policies addressing financial instability among these early-career scientists, who are crucial to maintaining U.S. and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

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College Aid Services

APRIL 22, 2025

Department of Education has announced that collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5, 2025, ending a pause that began in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 12, 2025

This week, the Senate Republicans on the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) released a draft reconciliation bill that, if enacted, will have substantial impacts for millions of current and future federal student loan borrowers.

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College Aid Services

JULY 20, 2025

Department of Education released a ‘Dear Colleague Letter’ (DCL) outlining the immediate implementation of numerous higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). On Friday, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

The pay gap compounds financial challenges for women, who were more likely than men to use student loans for college expenses and expressed less confidence about their ability to repay that debt.

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College Planners of America

MAY 19, 2025

Federal Direct Loans are government-backed financial aid options provided by the U.S. Education Department (ED) to help students afford the costs of higher education. While the loans are designed to ease educational expenses during college years, many graduates struggle to manage their debt after college.

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HEAG

APRIL 9, 2025

Department of Education. While such a move would require congressional approval, discussions have already begun about shifting its responsibilitiesincluding the management of federal student loansto other agencies. Federal Student Loans Would.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2025

Among graduates who borrowed money to finance their education, three-quarters expressed confidence in their ability to repay student loans. Those who completed internships were more likely to find employment in their field and report feeling "very successful" after graduation.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 24, 2025

Title III consists of Subtitles A through G covering different aspects of changes to education policy. In this post, we focus on Subtitle A, Student Eligibility , Subtitle B, Loan Limits , and Subtitle D, Pell Grants. Reactions of Policymakers The reaction of policymakers has varied as expected across the political spectrum.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2025

Spelman is a strongly Pell eligible student base, and we are at least 60% Pell eligible," Brewer told the audience of HBCU leaders. Spelman is a strongly Pell eligible student base, and we are at least 60% Pell eligible," Brewer told the audience of HBCU leaders. "We So our student is not the affluent that most people think."

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 15, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. To cancel loans under the TPD program, the borrower must be totally and permanently disabled and unable to engage in any substantial gainful employment activity.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 27, 2025

If a former student is past due on a Federal student loan, there is an obvious way to bring the loan account current. Department of Education (ED); Deferment and Forbearance. Each type of Federal student loan has a unique set of terms and conditions that determine the way interest is treated.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 3, 2025

On May 5, 2025 , the federal government restarted collections on federal student loans that are in default. That means if you haven’t made a payment on your federal student loans in more than 270 days , you could soon face serious consequences. Watch NCLC’s video on student loans in default now for more information.

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College Aid Services

JULY 10, 2025

The Department of Education announced on Wednesday that starting August 1, 2025, interest will resume on federal student loans for approximately 7.7 million borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. Interest will not be assessed retroactively.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 13, 2025

But remember: early rejection doesnt mean the end of your educational journey. Your educational journey is uniquely yoursdont let a single rejection define the entire experience. As a financial aid expert, I know how much planning and dedication goes into preparing for college. The key is to channel your energy into something positive.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

APRIL 25, 2025

In January, we shared that the Department of Education had added important new information to studentaid.gov showing borrowers their progress toward being debt-free through Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. The post Screenshot Your IDR Progress Today appeared first on Student Loan Borrowers Assistance. Share your story.

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The College Pod

JANUARY 13, 2025

So, if you find you can't afford college without some amount of loans, it’s important to consider how much you borrow because you’ll have to pay it back later, with interest. Think of student loans as a double-edged sword. Federal Student Loans Federal student loans are usually the best place to start when borrowing for college.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MARCH 28, 2025

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers. IBR is the only plan available to borrowers with older Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL).

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Visit their international students admissions page to learn more about applying for an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management. Financing your MBA education Like other undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at U.S. universities, studying for an MBA for international students in the U.S. can be expensive.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 3, 2025

Whether youre planning to attend college soon or just thinking about your future, understanding the different types of financial aid you might receive is key to making smart decisions about paying for your education. Heres a few key terms that you need to know when it comes to loans, grants, and work-study!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 2, 2024

High school seniors who are ready to unlock financial aid and take the next step toward your education, it’s time to file your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is one of the most important tasks you’ll need to tackle as you prepare for college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This is especially beneficial for low-income students who rely heavily on Pell Grants to fund their education. With adjustments to the income thresholds and the elimination of some outdated criteria, more students will receive the full Pell Grant award. Hopefully this makes higher education more affordable!

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Department of Education, and its the most straightforward deadline to remember. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid. For the 2024-2025 FAFSA, the federal deadline is June 30, 2025.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Federal Student Aid has identified a error within the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) that is flagging ‘independent students under the age of 24 as Dependent and creating a series of inconsistencies; primarily for the 2023-24 academic year. 6 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Federal Student Aid has provided guidance on how borrowers who made federal student loan payments in 2024 should report this information to the IRS for the upcoming tax year.

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The College Pod

MARCH 23, 2024

If loans are necessary, financial experts believe you should not borrow more than your child’s expected starting salary post-graduation. Student loan calculators can project monthly payments and loan payoff timelines, which vary by loan size, interest rates, and repayment terms.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 10, 2025

Understand Loans Loans are another part of your financial aid package that you need to take seriously. Unlike grants and scholarships, loans must be paid backoften with interest. When comparing offers, look closely at how much youre being offered in student loans.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. This can free up funds for other areas of your education. Reach out to your academic department or student affairs office to inquire about these opportunities.

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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

MARCH 26, 2025

Department of Education, President Trump has, more recently, spoken about his desireto transfer the $1.6 trillionfederal student loan portfoliofrom the U.S. Its no secret that student loan servicing needs reform. Moving the student loan portfolio to the SBA would be more than a bureaucratic error.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 9, 2025

Work-Study Programs: Work-study is a federal program that provides part-time jobs for students with financial need. The program allows them to earn money to help pay for their education expenses. These jobs are typically on-campus, but some may be with local nonprofits or community organizations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 28, 2025

Rowena Tomaneng At a time when the Trump administration is dismantling the Education Department, the overwhelming majority of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults believe earning a college degree is integral to quality of life, a new national survey shows. The survey also gauged AAPI opinions about education in public K-12 schools.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. Your education and success are worth fighting for!

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Department of Educations efforts to reduce student loan burdens through the new SAVE repayment plan. But the lawsuits have already resulted in a series of changing court orders temporarily barring the Department of Education from offering key SAVE plan benefits.

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College Aid Services

JULY 2, 2025

Department of Education issued a notice seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Request Form for federal student loans. Ford Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loan Programs first appeared on College Aid Services. On June 30, 2025, the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Smith announced during the 2019 commencement ceremony for Morehouse that he would pay off the student loans for the graduating class. Some students and faculty criticized the decision because of Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. One of the most notable is when billionaire tech entrepreneur Robert F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Department of Education (ED) during a second Trump presidency was the focus of a webinar Tuesday evening hosted Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy by the Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The threat to shut down ED isnt new, said Dr. James Earl Davis, a professor and endowed chair of education at Temple University.

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