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Recognizing an ‘Untapped Resource’
Illinois lawmakers passed legislation urging colleges to adopt neurodiversity inclusion statements in response to advocacy by community college leaders.
A ‘Modest but Important Step’ Against Transcript Withholding
The proposed ban comes as more states are restricting colleges and universities from withholding transcripts when a student owes money to the institution. The planned federal ban would only apply in some cases.
Public Lifelines for Private Colleges
A new state loan program for struggling private colleges will likely save Birmingham-Southern College from closure. But experts don’t expect similar efforts to catch on.
A ‘More Rigorous Process’ to Determine Financial Aid Eligibility
Biden administration wants to add a host of new conditions to the agreements that allow colleges and universities to receive financial aid. Critics say those proposals need more work.
Senate OKs Resolution to Block Loan Forgiveness
President Biden has said he would veto the resolution, while some said it would cause “irreparable damage” to the federal student loan system.
Alabama Passes Collegiate Trans Athlete Ban
Housing Migrants in College Dorms?
As asylum seekers arrive in the U.S., some legislators think college residence halls could provide a temporary housing solution. Most colleges say they don’t have room.
Momentum Building for Pell Grant Expansion
Informal negotiations over how to expand the Pell Grant to job-training programs have begun but lawmakers face uphill challenge in getting a bill through Congress.