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FAFSA Form Opens Smoothly For College Financial Aid Applications

FAFSA form opens smoothly after delays, aiming for Dec. 1 release. Over 140,000 students tested successfully.

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What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has asked…

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Trump's Education Agenda: Changes And Challenges Ahead

President-elect Trump's plans to reform the Department of Education and its implications for federal funding and educational policies.

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The Clock Is Running Out for Student Loan Forgiveness

With only months left in his term, Biden wants to forgive the loans of nearly eight million borrowers experiencing "hardship."

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Biden Thinks He Found a Student Loan Loophole

Is this latest attempt at student debt forgiveness a serious policy or a pre-election ploy?

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The Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers

A student loan cancellation program for public workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden administration two years ago

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Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan Moves Forward Amid Legal Challenges

Updates on legal challenges to President Biden's student loan debt cancellation plan and its potential impact on millions of borrowers.

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Biden's student loan cancellation free to move forward as court order expires

President Joe Biden’s latest attempt at student loan cancellation is free to move ahead, at least temporarily, after a judge in Georgia sent a legal challenge to Missouri

The Independent UK

GOP-led States Sue Education Dept. To Block Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Several states sued the Education Department to prevent it from implementing billions-worth of student-loan forgiveness.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Rejects Biden Administration's Request To Revive Student Loan Debt Relief Plan

In a brief order, the top court refused to lift a nationwide injunction issued by an appeals court, which had blocked the plan from going into effect.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Halts Biden's Student Loan Payment Reduction Plan

Supreme Court halts Biden administration's student loan repayment plan amid legal challenges.

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Biden Administration Says It Will Finalize Second Attempt at Blanket Student Loan Forgiveness This Fall

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

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Federal protections of transgender students are launching where courts haven't blocked them

New federal protections for transgender students at U.S. schools and colleges launch this week, but not everywhere

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Biden Administration Cancels Biden Administration Cancels Top News.2 Billion In Student Loans.2 Billion In Student Loans

Biden administration forgives Biden Administration Cancels Top News.2 Billion In Student Loans.2 billion in student loans for public service workers, improving financial flexibility.

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Biden administration cancels another $1.2bn in student loans for public service workers

The move will benefit workers such as teachers, nurses and firefighters

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Appeals court refuses to lift order blocking rule meant to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students

A federal appeals court has refused to lift a judge’s order temporarily blocking the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students

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The Education Department Will Probably Mess Up Next Year's FAFSA Too

A letter from higher education professionals warns that next year's FAFSA will likely face delays.

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University Of Michigan Fails To Address Hostile Campus Environment

U.S. Education Department investigates University of Michigan for failing to address hostility during Israel-Hamas conflict protests, leading to inquiries ...

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Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students

The Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that it overstepped the Education Department’s authority

The Independent UK

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs

The Hindu

Raichur district moves one rank up in SSLC ranking

Raichur district improves to 30th in State SSLC ranking, with 61.20% pass rate; individual students excel.

Reason

The Government's Solution to FAFSA Chaos: Spend $50 Million More

Instead of throwing money at the problem, the Education Department should commit to fixing the form for next year.

International Business Times

Education Department Probes Discrimination Claims At Columbia University

The inquiry aims to assess whether the university is adhering to Title VI regulations, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

Reason

West Virginia Declares State of Emergency Over FAFSA Chaos

Due to persistent glitches in the financial aid form, Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order lifting the FAFSA requirement for several state grants.

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Biden Administration Cancels Billion In Art Institute Loans

Biden administration cancels billion in student loans for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud. Over 300,000 borrowers affected.

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