Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and other unions filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that DOGE staff, including a 19-year-old with a history of leaking information, have been given improper access to millions of Americans' sensitive student loan data, Social Security numbers, and other private records.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

New Mexico's Higher Education Department has announced that it is accepting applications for a program that will provide up to 100 percent student loan forgiveness for New Mexico residents who graduated from one of the 23 out-of-state professional and graduate programs. Michelle Lujan Grisham has approved $2.2

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Nearly a third of borrowers whose federal student loans entered repayment in October 2023, following the COVID-19 pandemic extended pause, are past due on the payments, according to a newly released report from the U.S. The above pie chart shows the number of federal student loan borrowers in repayment by status, as of Jan.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The burden of student loan debt limits future finances of graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). As such, college education is not fulfilling the promise of being a great equalizer and closing wealth gaps, according to a recent report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A new National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) report analyzes a Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) contract, set to go live in the spring, and its potential impact on student loan borrowers’ rights and experiences. Alpha Taylor The U.S.

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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.

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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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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at the highest levels of power, where decisions about student loan policy are made, race is barely discussed at all. The focus on “all students” was typical. Eric Felix The tenor of the session was set in the opening statement by U.S.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2023

Having student loans is associated with worse health outcomes and practices, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health. universities, looking to see whether there was a relationship between student loan presence and the health of students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 4, 2025

Fortunately, NPSAS goes far beyond illustrating the extent to which students struggle with affordability. Among students with unmet need in 2019-2020 school year: 40% reported taking out student loans, nearly twice the rate of students without unmet need (21%).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A proposed federal financial aid policy could change the lives of postsecondary students, particularly Black and Latinx students, by allowing them to spend less out-of-pocket for their degrees and prevent the accumulation of student debt, which remains financially crippling for many graduates.

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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. Federal Protections and Benefits One benefit of Federal loans is the array of protections and benefits that they offer.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 24, 2025

In this post, we focus on Subtitle A, Student Eligibility , Subtitle B, Loan Limits , and Subtitle D, Pell Grants. Title III represents a significant overhaul of the student loan system in a move to improve access, transparency, and accountability in loan programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2025

Here's how: Dual enrollment and Grow Your Own programs that recruit aspiring diverse educators while in high school; Paid, year-long clinical residencies that reduce financial barriers to entry and provide real-world experience; Targeted financial supports such as housing stipends, childcare vouchers, and student loan forgivenessespecially for candidates (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 19, 2024

“It encompasses things we think are possible to get across the finish line now, but also a broad sweep of things needed over time to make progress as a nation to reduce racial and economic disparities across higher education,” said Sameer Gadkaree, TICAS president and CEO. Sameer Gadkaree, TICAS president and CEO.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

And the Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act would strengthen current loan counseling requirements for higher ed institutions, require loan counseling annually, and allow students to decide exactly how much they would like to borrow.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As CEO of the nonprofit American Association of University Women (AAUW), she serves as a thought leader on issues ranging from the pay gap to equity in STEM to student loan debt. Blackwell continues nearly two decades of leadership activity at AAUW, shepherding fellowships and grants programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

It is evident that the low African American male student graduation rates at a predominantly Black institution in the northeastern United States continue to be a concern for higher education administrators. There are serious inequities among students who graduate from colleges. Not dropout rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 28, 2023

Reformers have hailed the change as a critical step towards enabling people in prison to experience the myriad benefits of higher education. But a new report has revealed that an important segment of this population may be largely left out: those who already have student loans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

But while higher education experts celebrate the new value of the Pell Grant and how much it can help students in need, many agreed the amount is not enough to combat the rising cost of living and tuition. “We The total student loan debt reached $1.75 Linda Oubré, president of Whittier College in California.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 17, 2023

According to The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), about 60% of Delaware college graduates have student loan debt. That can feel like an overwhelming amount of money, especially when you consider monthly payments once you finish your higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Tiffane Cochran The student debt report, " Student Debt, COVID-19 Relief, and Loan Forgiveness: Perspectives from Today’s Young Lawyers ," was conducted between April and May. The data were analyzed by staff at AccessLex Institute’s Center for Legal Education Excellence.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 22, 2024

Currently, students are more immediately aware of the return on interest (ROI), and they want to know —up front — the lasting impact of their choices of when and how they engage in higher education. Many students wish they ’ d have more information about the greater financial picture now that they are shackled by student loans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I don’t care if you have hot sauce in your bag; what are you going to do about student loan debt?” As a new election season approaches, it’s crucial for higher education institutions, especially historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), to understand the diverse civic engagement needs and priorities of their students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2023

For those who are concerned about Americans’ perceptions of higher education, the past few weeks may have been confusing. 72% said that higher education contributes to graduates’ personal enrichment and growth, and 71% said that higher ed contributes to advancing graduates’ wealth and success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In addition to combatting the school-to-prison pipeline, a universal public option for early learning can also contribute to increasing diversity in higher education. By closing the literacy gap early on, we provide students from marginalized communities with a stronger foundation for academic success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the GAO report, students who pick a college that is unaffordable for them are more likely to have to cut back on essentials like food while attending and are more likely to drop out. Having more student loan debt may make borrowers less likely to become homeowners or to be able to save for their own or their children’s futures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Taylor, director of higher education and workforce policy and advocacy at Young Invincibles. Some student loan debt is suffocating Black workers and preventing them from being able to achieve financial freedom.” “Learning to be comfortable during uncomfortable conversations is the first step to bridging the gap.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

“With far fewer available jobs, new journalists must navigate the rising cost of higher education and relatively low future earnings, which can make paying off debt difficult.” Journalism and communication majors see moderate financial payoffs compared to other majors, the report found.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Though confidence about the value of pursuing a two- or four-year college degree is higher among high schoolers than graduates who either dropped out or chose not to attend in the first place, neither demographic view such pursuits as the most valuable, according to a recent report from Edge Research, HCM Strategists, and D2 Strategies.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

More than one out of every eight students experiences rape or sexual assault , and one-in-five female students reports receiving assistance from a victim-services agency. Collectively, higher education must give this issue the attention and priority it deserves. Faculty and staff are also at risk of harm.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 26, 2024

Cordray worked to fix student loan system programs, like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income Driven Repayment, and oversaw the development and implementation of the SAVE Plan. Cardona said the COO revitalized the FSA Enforcement Unit to hold schools accountable for cheating students and combated student loan scams.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 16, 2023

IHEP analysis of n ew f ederal d ata s how stark disparities in unmet need By: Marián Vargas and Kim Dancy In today’s rapidly evolving higher education landscape, high-quality postsecondary data can provide critical insights that inform decision-making and advance equitable outcomes. New IHEP analysis of data from the U.S.

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