SS Higher Education Trends
Misrepresentations by OPMs could land colleges in trouble, Education Department says
Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.
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Jan 19, 2025
This week in numbers: Clearinghouse retracts first-year enrollment data
We’re rounding up recent stories, including a methodology mea culpa and billions of dollars in discharged loan debt.
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Jan 19, 2025
DOL allows employers to self-correct 401(k) errors
Beginning March 17, employers may remedy delays in sending participant contributions to retirement plans.
By SS
Jan 19, 2025
Common App data shows 5% jump in first-year college applicants
Applications grew at a faster pace in the 2024-25 cycle among students traditionally underrepresented in higher education, the company reported.
By SS
Jan 19, 2025