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Ascendium Partially Halts Collection on Defaulted Student Loans For 60 Days

Ascendium, a nonprofit loan guarantor, said in a statement yesterday it is partially halting collection on all defaulted student loans in its portfolio, effective March 26 for at least 60 days. The move follows a March 25 announcement by the Department of Education, which instituted similar relief for federal student loan borrowers to alleviate the […]

New York’s Tuition Free Program Leaves Out Many Low-Income, Community College Students

The Excelsior Scholarship, New York’s tuition-free program, only reaches a small portion of low-income and community college students within the state, according to a new brief.

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Higher Ed Groups: $14 Billion for Colleges, Universities in Stimulus Package Insufficient

Higher education groups aren’t happy with the $14 billion earmarked for colleges and universities in the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package passed by the Senate late on Wednesday, saying institutions are facing severe cash flow problems and have been hit hard financially due to closures necessitated by the pandemic.

Universities Struggle to Respond to the Diverse Needs of Low-Income Students Amidst Coronavirus Shutdowns

As the coronavirus shuts down campuses, low-income students face a lot of uncertainty and a slew of extra costs. Universities are working hard to respond, but for students who rely heavily on campus resources like food, housing and healthcare, there are a growing list of needs.

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Uncharted Waters: The Top 5 Tips for Transitioning to Remote Learning

This week may mark your first time remote teaching. Maybe your institution remains on spring break, and your transition is next week. Or perhaps you’ve been embroiled in our new normal for a few weeks now. No matter what phase of a COVID-19 environment you are in, as professors all across the world engage in remote teaching, having a plan in place is the best strategy.

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Education Department Suspends Collection on Late Student Loans Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Federal student loan borrowers late on their payments have been granted some relief by the Department of Education, which won’t garnish their wages or withhold money from their federal benefits or tax refunds for at least 60 days starting March 13 to alleviate the financial stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Close to 2,000 Students Return to Virginia’s Liberty University Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, as many as 1,900 students returned to Virginia’s Liberty University on Tuesday after spring break, a university spokesperson confirmed to CNN. The Washington Post reported that Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelical Christian university’s president, said on Fox News earlier this month that people were overreacting to the pandemic and that the […]

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The Flaws With College Rankings

I would never suggest getting rid of rankings altogether. They serve as a great starting point for students who are researching potential schools, and they encourage schools to constantly strive for growth and improvement. Specific ranking lists that provide information on the best colleges for veterans, undergraduate teaching, and affordability can be quite helpful. However, it is important to note the limitations of the ranking system and to encourage students to find the school that is the best fit for their individual needs.

Pitt’s School of Education’s Department-Wide Book Club Discusses Racial Inequity in Education

At the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), the School of Education has adopted a mission-vision of creating equity in schools. To practice, teach and link those values of “innovating, agitating and disrupting inequitable educational structures,” Dr. Valerie Kinloch, Dean of the School of Education at Pitt, established a school-wide book club.

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Senate Democrats Propose Cancelling $10,000 in Debt for All Federal Student Borrowers Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Senate Democrats on Thursday called for “a minimum” of $10,000 in student loan relief for all federal student loan borrowers due to the widespread uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus.

U.S. Reps Urge Relief Measures for Students Impacted by Coronavirus Closures

More and more colleges are closing their classroom doors — and in some cases, their residence halls — as epidemiologists urge people to refrain from public gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, while beneficial to public health and safety, such precautions may place the heaviest burden on those who are most vulnerable: low-income students with housing and food insecurity.

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What Will Happen to the Most Vulnerable Student Populations During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis?

Over the last few days, hundreds of colleges and universities have decided to encourage students to move out as soon as possible and handle the remainder of the academic semester online. While major precautions are necessary to help avoid making this public health crisis any worse, the announcements have made one thing clear: institutions assume that students will be able to figure out where to live, how to eat, and how to finish the semester in a matter of days.

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