Semantha Norris
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CalMatters
The U.S. Department of Education will begin more rigorous screening of financial aid applicants, citing instances of fraud at California’s community colleges.
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House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay. -
A decade after a major overhaul that increased San Diego Unified’s graduation requirements, the district created an alternate graduation pathway that waters down those requirements. Some students now may not qualify for admission in California’s public universities. -
Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power. -
In seeking to reshape elite universities, the Trump administration is using several tactics, including freezing federal grants and contracts, and threatening colleges' tax-exempt status. -
Hundreds of people at UC San Diego on Friday attended what they called a “Stand Up for Science” protest, pointing out the harm they think has come from Trump administration cuts. -
In an emergency appeal, the administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court order blocking mass staffing cuts at the Education Department. -
The San Diego Unified School District began taking steps in December of last year to protect students from possible Trump Administration actions. -
Admitted students around the world are anxiously tracking the school's feud with the Trump administration, which is seeking to keep it from enrolling international students. -
Planned U.S. visa restrictions are causing students around the world to consider going to the United Kingdom instead. -
In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.
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