Tuesday 13 September 2011

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For-Profit Lawsuits

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:06 AM PDT

"Where there's money, there are trial lawyers, and their latest hope for a jackpot is a lawsuit against an industry in political disfavor with the Obama Administration: for-profit colleges," the Wall...

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NASFAA President to Make Recommendations to ED on Award Letters

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:04 AM PDT

  NASFAA President Justin Draeger will recommend to the Department of Education (ED) in a public meeting today key elements and model formats to improve award letters for students and their...

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Profiles in the Financial Aid Profession: Pam Fowler, Our Current NASFAA Chair

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:01 AM PDT

"The role of NASFAA chair, in my opinion, is to act as an ambassador for the association and to bring the association closer to its members," Current NASFAA Chair Pam Fowler said in an interview on...

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New Financial Aid Award Letters Should Be Mandatory

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:55 AM PDT

"Tomorrow the Department of Education will convene a public meeting to discuss the development of its model college financial aid award letter as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act,"...

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Georgia Students Get Second Chance at Low-Interest Loans

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:53 AM PDT

"College students struggling to pay their bills have another chance to borrow money from Georgia's new low-interest loan program," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "The Georgia Student...

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California Weighs College Aid for Illegal Immigrants

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:52 AM PDT

"Nearly 20 years ago, California became the first state to crack down on immigration when voters approved a measure that cut off education, health and other benefits to illegal immigrants and their...

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Defining Higher Education Success

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:51 AM PDT

"There is a great deal of discussion today about the importance of a college degree," according to U.S. News and World Report. "If you look at who has fared best in this economic downturn, there is a...

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Perry Defends Law Allowing In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:48 AM PDT

"Prompting 'boos' from the boisterous audience at Monday night's Tea Party-sponsored Republican presidential debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry stood by his 2001 decision to allow some undocumented...

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U.S. Lead Slipping in Global Race for Higher-Education Degrees

Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:47 AM PDT

"The U.S. is losing its international edge in higher education as adults entering the workforce are earning a smaller share of the world's college diplomas than those approaching retirement, a report...

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College Officials Best Practices Survey

Posted: 12 Sep 2011 09:01 PM PDT

More than 1,500 top college officials predict the future of higher education.

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