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The Education Department published its first HEAL loan default list since 2021, naming 574 health professionals who owe about $92.7 million combined.
Final Accreditation Rule: What Changes For Transfer Students
The Education Department finalized its accreditation overhaul. Colleges must justify denied transfer credits, with new rules starting July 1, 2027.
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A class action lawsuit says the Education Department is ignoring a 2025 decision that expanded closed school loan discharges for for-profit students.
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