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House Republicans’ Bills Could Dismantle the Education Dept.

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By Jessica Blake Verified
| Inside Higher Ed Verified
The package of bills was announced by Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the education committee. Bill Clark/CQ–Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images House Republicans introduced a slew of bills Thursday that they say will “rightsize” the Department of Education. But, if passed, the legislative package would effectively carry out President Donald Trump’s promise to dismantle the department, dispersing nearly all of its responsibilities to other executive agencies with a few key exceptions.
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ED Encouraged Institutions to Limit Graduate Loans. They Don’t Want To.

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By Johanna Alonso Verified, Jessica Blake Verified
| Inside Higher Ed Verified
After a federal judge halted the Department of Education’s definition of “professional” programs, the department said it stood by its original definition—which included just 11 degrees. But following the court order, the agency released a new list of 29 programs that will be considered “professional” while litigation continues.
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PASSHE Commits to Covering Remaining Tuition for Low-Income Students

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By Jessica Blake Verified
| Inside Higher Ed Verified
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has pledged last-dollar scholarships. Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has committed to covering any tuition cost that remains after a student has received both the Pell Grant and the PA State grant, a local form of need-based aid. The system said Thursday that the last-dollar PASSHE Pledge scholarship will take effect in fall 2027. Students will still be responsible for books, room and board, and all other costs outside of tuition.
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