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The Latest Updates on the Higher Education Act

HEAG California, Community Colleges, Federal Student Aid Programs, Financial Aid Industry News, FL, General Issues in Financial Aid, MA, NY, PA

As of the first week of March 2018, the Senate’s Health, Education & Labor Committee has held eight hearings to help move along the Higher Education Act’s (HEA) reauthorization.  We are still a bit of time away from a potential … Read more »

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Issues and Potential Changes to the Program

Melissa Maichle ., Federal Student Aid Programs, Financial Aid Industry News, General Issues in Financial Aid

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been a controversial program ever since it was introduced in 2007.  Here is a summary for college financial aid offices.

Is this potentially the end of the program?

PSLF promises student borrowers who have … Read more »

Community College Watch: Removing Barriers for Homeless Students

Melissa Maichle California, Community Colleges, FL, General Issues in Financial Aid, MA, NY, PA

A new amendment to the Higher Education Authorization Act was introduced in September with bi-partisan support from multiple Senators to help combat homelessness for college students. The amendment would help provide housing options for students in between terms, and improve … Read more »

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Twitter Recap — April 4th – April 8th, 2016

Melissa Maichle ., Consultant Spotlight, Federal Student Aid Programs, Financial Aid Industry News, News About HEAG

We share industry news and stories on Twitter throughout the week at @HEAG_INC. Here is a recap of last week’s tweets, focusing on topics of Title IV financial aid and higher education.

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4/4/16 –  From interest rate … Read more »

Battle Wages On Over Higher Education Spending In the FY17 Budget

Melissa Maichle Federal Student Aid Programs, Fiduciary Responsibilities, Financial Aid Industry News

On March 23rd, 2016, the House Budget Committee (HBC) released more detail surrounding spending cuts on some key higher education programs.  There remains a dichotomy between the Republican controlled Congress and the Democratic White House as they both … Read more »