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Prosecutors Back Restoring Pell Grants for Incarcerated Students

The National District Attorneys Association endorsed REAL Act that would reduce recidivism and increase access to higher education.

Education Company to Pay $30 Million to Settle Lawsuit With FTC

The Career Education Corp. (CEC) agreed to comply with FTC Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act.

California Governor Signs Bill to Combat Student Food Insecurity

The new law will streamline the application process and remove barriers college students commonly face when enrolling in Cal Fresh.

More Protections for Massachusetts Students from Abrupt College Closure

The board would be authorized to screen and monitor institutions to develop contingency plans for closure and timely notification of students, families, and staff. 

Bill Introduced to Protect Athletes Following Nassar’s Abuse Investigation

The bill would empower and protect Olympic and amateur athletes by ensuring greater transparency and accountability in the Olympic committee.

Bill Introduced to Allow Colleges to Cosign Student Loans

The legislation would encourage schools to co-sign all eligible direct loans made to students enrolled at the institution.

Kamala Harris Promises $60 Billion for STEM Education in HBCUs

The proposed plan would make HBCUs and MSIs a center of STEM research and learning while supporting the black entrepreneurship.

Student Loans Hampering Wealth Accumulation of Black Graduates

African American students after graduation have low-income levels and huge student loans to pay back leading to racial wealth and income gaps.