The department is trying to increase efficiency and improve processes. The Department of Homeland Security announced a series of plans that would change how the government grants work…
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Senate Committee Agrees Reform Necessary for College Athletics
Signing deals, and physical and emotional care for student-athletes varies widely. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently agreed that federal action must be taken to solidify best practices for…
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Senator Cotton Calls For Deportation of Foreign Nationals Supporting Hamas
He cites federal law regarding aliens to “endorse or espouse terrorist activity.“ Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday, calling on…
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Federal Student Loan Payments Resume
Student borrowers experienced a three-year hiatus on repayment. The official return of payments on federal student loans began October 1, after borrowers had experienced three years without payment…
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Education Secretary Launches ‘Raise the Bar’ Back-to-School Tour
Other agency officials participate in efforts to improve student learning and elevate educational standards. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has launched the “Back to School Bus Tour…
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Education Department Settles Title IV Fraud Claims with Five Law Schools
The institutions were not accredited to disburse federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education settled with five law schools that improperly distributed Title IV federal aid funding to…
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Education Department Announces Grants for Research and Success
Funding for FBCUs, TCCUs, and MSIs will support innovation and degree completion. The U.S. Department of Education introduced two grant programs that will invest a total of approximately…
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DOD Announces Winners of Dissertation Competition
Minerva Research Initiative awards fellowships to doctoral candidates. The Department of Defense announced the winners of the 2023-2024 “Peace and Security Dissertation Fellowship,” providing up to $20,000 in…
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Education Department Beta Tests Loan Repayment Program
The income-based program is intended to streamline loan repayment and mitigate the burden of student debt. The U.S. Department of Education launched a beta test of an application…
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Fifth Circuit Temporarily Halts Federal Student Loan Relief
An injunction stops the program while litigation plays out. Judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted an injunction against the most recent loan relief plan…
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