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CLASS Act would strengthen student rights
The newly introduced legislation would prohibit colleges receiving financial aid money from restricting students’ options for legal recourse.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015 -
16,000 students face uncertainty in wake of Corinthian closure
Students left in the lurch following the closure of Corinthian Colleges' final 28 campuses have options, but each carries its own set of issues.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 29, 2015 -
Congressional Democrats push Duncan for student debt relief
A letter to the education secretary requests that the department advise students at schools found to commit fraud of their debt relief options.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
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Laureate Education eyes 2016 for IPO
A $1 billion public offering is on the horizon for the world's largest for-profit college operator.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 28, 2015 -
Bill Clinton ends role with for-profit college chain
The former president said the exit was not because of his wife’s presidential campaign, but it follows Hillary’s heightened criticism of the sector.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
Final 28 Corinthian Colleges to close
The closure of the for-profit education chain's remaining campuses follows $30 million in fines from the U.S. Department of Education.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 27, 2015 -
DeVry planning turnaround as earnings drop 15%
The most recent quarter saw lower-than-expected earnings despite growing enrollment, but the company is still profitable.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 24, 2015 -
Duncan acknowledges possible loan forgiveness for Corinthian students
The process for such a move remains unclear, as there is little precedent.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 23, 2015 -
Gainful employment rule to take effect in 3 months
The federal government is primed to implement new regulations for vocational programs and for-profit colleges.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015 -
Survey: 39% of community college presidents don't believe free tuition will happen
Inside Higher Ed’s first-time survey found 2-year college leaders pessimistic about the realities of proposals to expand their reach.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 20, 2015 -
Ed Department fines Corinthian $30M
An investigation concluded the for-profit college chain misrepresented job placement rates at its Heald College locations.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 16, 2015 -
California lawsuit threatening Corinthian sale
Corinthian Colleges Inc. is pressuring California Attorney General Kamala Harris to drop a lawsuit that is scaring away buyers.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
HBCUs overrepresented on DOE watch list
Those listed account for about 8% of the nation's historically black institutions.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 9, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 trends changing the face of for-profit higher ed
For better or worse, companies operating in the space have seen their survival threatened by tighter federal regulations and proposals in other sectors.
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2015 -
20 more colleges identified with financial restrictions
The Department of Education released previously redacted names from its list of more than 550 schools under cash monitoring.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 6, 2015 -
Financial scrutiny and Atlanta convictions: The week’s most read education news
Get caught up on the 556 higher ed institutions under federal financial scrutiny and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2015 -
Ed Dept reveals list of 556 institutions under financial scrutiny
The list contains a mix of for-profits, state schools, bible colleges, and foreign institutions.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2015 -
Ed Dept to name risky colleges after all
The department’s decision comes after an Inside Higher Ed article criticizing the secrecy around financially unstable institutions.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 30, 2015 -
Grand Canyon U probably won't go private
The for-profit school can’t convince investors to take an affordable buyout.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 26, 2015 -
U of Phoenix parent posts major losses
The for-profit university has been hemorrhaging students and revenues in recent years.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 26, 2015 -
Colombian MOOC operator Platzi crosses over to Silicon Valley
The platform is among Y Combinator’s latest group of tech startups joining the incubator, but it wants an English-speaking audience more than revenue.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 23, 2015 -
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Fraud lands Carnegie Career College founders behind bars
The duo was found guilty of fraudulently collecting $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Education.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 12, 2015 -
For-profit Trident University International trimming term length
Eight-week 'Fastrac' terms will soon be available as an alternative to its traditional 12-week programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 10, 2015 -
Florida congressman proposes state accreditation power
The move would shift higher education accreditation from the federal government’s hands to states.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 5, 2015 -
The profit of nonprofit: Leaders of former for-profits raking in money
Are changes in tax statuses largely just moves to avoid regulatory efforts?
By Tara García Mathewson • March 4, 2015
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