Higher Education
You can now apply for Biden’s student loan relief plan. Here’s how
The administration published a beta version of the application last week. Since its launch on Friday, more than 8 million borrowers have already applied for debt relief.
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Thousands sign petition asking Temple to cancel classes on Election Day to GOTV
The university hasn’t budged, despite a student’s dedicated efforts in the name of civic engagement.
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Penn State is about to host the Proud Boys founder, and its students are protesting
As it made its case to bring Gavin McInnes to campus, a student group compared him to "many great comedians that have come before," who challenge the way people see the world.
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New Jersey college students support proposal to eliminate work requirement for SNAP benefits
Under the proposal, students who qualify for the New Jersey Educational Opportunities Program would not need to work 20 hours to be eligible for SNAP benefits.
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The application for Biden’s student loan relief is open. Here’s what to know about it
A beta version of the student loan forgiveness application is a test to help the Education Department find problems with the site before its official launch.
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Free tuition for Indigenous people to public universities across Pennsylvania? A bill is on the way
State Rep. Rabb plans to introduce a series of legislation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but more is on the way for Native American Heritage Month.
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No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults
Science on Tap has been teaching Philadelphians about science without the stuffiness for over a decade. At these monthly events, “science is for everyone.”
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Listen 1:58Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.
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Biden administration steps up protection against student loan forgiveness scams
In order to hold scammers accountable, the administration plans to increase collaboration between the Department of Education and other federal agencies.
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In a reversal, the Education Dept. is excluding millions from student loan relief
At the center of the change are borrowers who took out federal student loans many years ago, both Perkins loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
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Penn students accuse school of ‘intimidation’ at housing, climate protest encampment
Students have camped out for over a week, demanding the school divest from fossil fuels and help save the UC Townhomes. They say they’re facing backlash.
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The University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center will explore community concerns in areas of resilience, economy, and equity.
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Drexel reduces tuition for community college transfers
Beginning in fall 2023, Drexel University will make its bachelor’s degree programs more affordable by cutting the tuition cost in half for community college graduates from Pen
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2 men banned from Rowan University campus after racial slur on Black student’s door
Two men face charges, while police are trying to identify a third man involved in an incident where the N-word was scrawled in the dorm room of a Black student.
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‘Road to Success’ tour touts benefits of federal loan forgiveness program
White House representatives and the American Federation of Teachers ended a daylong tour by encouraging public service workers to apply for student loan forgiveness.
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