Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

These laws mandate that all colleges and universities in the United States that receive any federal financing cannot discriminate in the recruitment, admission, or treatment of students with disabilities. Does the college offer a program of study that matches your student’s career goals? Fewer than 100 schools fall into this category.

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Computers and Informational Technology Disability Services Admissions ADA 130

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 3, 2023

The department wrote a Dear Colleague letter in February that said any entity involved with the administration of an institution’s federal student aid is considered a third-party servicer, which puts them under the department’s oversight authority and subjects the companies’ contracts with institutions to regular audits.

Study Abroad 103

Study Abroad Grants and Contracts Financial Aid Education 103

The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 4, 2023

The original rule was designed to monitor contracted companies that provide colleges and universities with services to manage various aspects of Federal Student Aid. It provides grants and loans to students. It’s not involved with the approval of institutions or the granting of degrees and other credentials.

Grants and Contracts 52

Grants and Contracts Higher Education Administration Financial Aid 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Department of Education (ED) issued guidance for how schools can navigate admissions and still consider other factors in evaluating applicants, including neighborhood and high school data, life challenges, and experiences of racial discrimination. Those who did not receive a Pell Grant would have been eligible for up to $10,000 in relief.

Veteran and Military Services 315

Veteran and Military Services DEI Grants and Contracts Admissions 315