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Trump Administration Redefines Who Qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness

The U.S. Department of Education, under the Trump administration, has finalized a sweeping rule that will drastically narrow eligibility for…

Temporary Halt Ordered on Parts of Biden’s Student Debt Relief Program

Two federal judges issued separate rulings on Monday, temporarily halting key aspects of a significant Biden administration initiative aimed at…

Department of Education Takes Action to Expedite College Financial Aid Awards

Updated February 19 - The customary deadline for high school seniors to finalize their college commitments has historically fallen on…

Department of Education Refuses to Hear Transgender Bathroom Complaints

Summary: The Department of Education has decided to not investigate bathroom complaints filed by transgender students.  The Department of Education's…

Vermont Law School Expels Pesky Student

Summary: Vermont Law School moved to expel a student who was causing problems with the school and fellow students. Vermont…

Betsy Devos Plans to End Title IX Campus Rape Guidelines

Summary: On Thursday, Betsy DeVos said she would rescind the 2011 Title XI college rape guidelines.  Betsy DeVos told CBS News that she…

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in Danger

Summary: The Department of Education said that it may not forgive student loans as promised after all.  For law school…

State Attorneys Demand Betsy DeVos Keep Campus Rape Rules

Summary: Twenty state attorneys generals wrote a letter to Betsy Devos, stating that she should not change Title IX rules…

Education Secretary Blocks New Borrower Defense Laws

Summary: Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has blocked a new set of rules governing student loan forgiveness in relation…

How Can You Get Your Law School Student Loans Forgiven?

Summary: The Department of Education is offering a solution for students to get out of paying their student loans. After…

Ten More States Sue Over Transgender Student Rule

Summary: Ten states have filed a federal lawsuit in Nebraska over the transgender student restroom law imposed by the Obama…

Obama Warns All Schools to Not Enforce Anti-Transgender Bathroom Law

Summary: The White House will not tolerate anti-transgender bathroom laws, and schools that enforce those laws may lose federal funding. …