Liberty University will pay $14 million, the largest fine ever levied under the federal Clery Act
The U.S. Department of Education says Liberty University has agreed to pay an unprecedented $14 million fine after the large Christian school in Virginia failed to disclose information about crimes on campus.
1.4 million Texansโ student debts wonโt be canceled. But a new loan repayment plan could bring savings.
After the U.S. Supreme Court ended President Joe Bidenโs debt cancellation program, advocates for lowering student loan debt say the federal SAVE plan, an updated loan repayment program, could save Texans and other borrowers a lot of money in interest.
Ask Amy: 9 top FAQ about new student loan forgiveness program
The big student loan forgiveness program is something a lot of you have questions about. Iโm answering a few of the top questions we are getting about the program. There are things you can do now to prepare for when the application window opens up.
Federal funding threatened over transgender athlete policy
The U.S. Department of Education is threatening to withhold some federal funding for Connecticut school districts if they follow a state policy that allows transgender girls to compete as girls in high school sports. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb, File)HARTFORD, Conn. โ The U.S. Department of Education is threatening to withhold some federal funding from Connecticut school districts if they follow a state policy that allows transgender girls to compete as girls in high school sports. But the U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights argues the policy violates the civil rights of girls who are not transgender under Title IX, the federal law that guarantees equal opportunities in education. The ACLU of Connecticut, which is representing the transgender athletes, said the Trump administration is trying to pressure schools into denying transgender athletes an opportunity to compete. โTransgender girls are girls, and the Office of the Attorney General will continue to protect every woman and girl in this state against discrimination.