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Department of Education Says Nearly 1,800 Colleges Haven’t Reported Required Earnings Data

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By Robert Farrington Verified, Colin Graves
| The College Investor
Key Points Nearly 1,800 institutions (or 38.7%) are missing at least one required Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment (FVT/GE) file from the 2024 and 2025 reporting cycles, according to the Department of Education’s Aug. 28 tracking update. Of those, 612 schools have submitted nothing at all. Delinquent schools now have a final deadline of Jan. 15, 2027, to submit missing data, with no further extensions.
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DOJ Sues Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon And Washington Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students

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By Robert Farrington Verified, Colin Graves
| The College Investor
The Justice Department on August 27 filed complaints against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, challenging state laws that allow undocumented students pay in-state tuition and, in some cases, receive state financial aid. The four lawsuits bring the administration’s campaign to 21 states, up from the 12 we counted when DOJ sued Massachusetts and Rhode Island in June.
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Michigan Seniors Can Now Get Into 21 Colleges Without A Traditional College Application

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By Robert Farrington Verified, Colin Graves
| The College Investor
Michigan high school seniors can now get admitted to college without applying. The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) opened its new MI College Match portal on Aug. 26, 2026, and 21 public and private colleges have signed on to send direct admission offers to students who fill out a free profile. Students upload a transcript, answer a few questions about their interests and preferences, and wait for offers to arrive. There are no essays, no letters of recommendation, and no application fees.
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