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Dept. of Ed. applies fixes to new FAFSA form
The U.S. Department of Education introduced fixes to the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to speed up college financial aid awards and help colleges process the information in an easier way.
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Department of Education launches Title VI investigation of George Mason University
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is now investigating how the school handles antisemitic and Islamophobic allegations. News4’s Jackie Bensen explains what the investigation means for students.
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‘Dream': Students at 8 DC middle schools qualify for $22K college scholarships
Seventh graders at eight middle schools in D.C. now automatically qualify for college scholarships because of federal funding. All seventh graders at participating schools are eligible to receive a $22,000 college scholarship. D.C. received $21 million in grant funds from the Department of Education, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education announced. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for…
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‘Dream': Students at 8 DC middle schools qualify for $22K college scholarships
Seventh graders at eight middle schools in Ward 7 and Ward 8 now automatically qualify for college scholarships because of federal funding. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with a student dreaming of becoming a lawyer who helps people.
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Biden announces $9 billion in additional student debt relief
President Joe Biden announced student debt relief for an additional 125,000 Americans on Wednesday under the Higher Education Act, clearing $9 billion in student loans for select groups of borrowers.
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What to know about the student loan repayments?
Starting Sept. 1, student loans will continue accruing interest, and monthly bills will start up again in October.
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Judges halt a Biden rule offering student debt relief for those alleging colleges misled them
At issue is student loan debt relief for borrowers who say they were victims of misleading information about the quality of education they would receive.
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Federal student loan borrowers can now apply for the SAVE repayment plan—see if you qualify for $0 monthly payments
The new income-driven repayment plan aims to be the most affordable option for federal student loan borrowers.
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Secretary of Education: Title IX Changes Are to Protect Kids From ‘Elected Bullies'
“When I was a fourth grade teacher, I wasn’t worried about what the secretary of education was doing; I was focused on my children. I understand that, so my job [today] is not to micromanage from D.C.; my job is to make sure they have the resources [and] support, and that we’re giving our schools the tools that they need...