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Immediate Steps to Set Up for Virtual Admissions

April 8, 2020 Jenny

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Admissions

By Gregg Meiklejohn, Co-Founder/CEO, and Tom King, SVP, Strategic Initiatives, Enrollment Resources
As many schools rapidly shift to online operations in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, Admissions teams are struggling to be effective when in-person interviews are not possible. Virtual Admissions will mitigate the current disruption and also become the new normal when the dust settles.

A New Strategic Approach to Coaching is Helping Admissions Teams Overcome Post-Pandemic Challenges

Lincoln Students Receive CARES Act Support

May 8, 2020 Jenny

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WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 7, 2020 — Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ: LINC), a national leader in specialized automotive, skilled trades and allied health career training, has begun distributing CARES Act funds to eligible students from its 22 campuses nationwide. More than 11,000 students are expected to receive federal funds to relieve financial stress brought More Info »

Universal Technical Institute Transitions to Online Learning

March 18, 2020 Jenny

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In person instruction suspended beginning Thursday SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 18, 2020 — Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of transportation technician training, will move to online instruction next week and suspend all in person classes at its 13 campuses nationwide starting Thursday, March 19. “The well-being of our campus communities is our top More Info »

Secretary DeVos Directs FSA to Stop Wage Garnishment, Collections Actions for Student Loan Borrowers, Will Refund More Than $1.8 Billion to Students, Families

March 25, 2020 Jenny

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Date: March 25, 2020 Contact: Press Office (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today that, due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Department will halt collection actions and wage garnishments to provide additional assistance to borrowers. This flexibility will last for a period of at least 60 days More Info »

American Council on Education Simulates Distribution of CARES Act Emergency Funds – NASFAA

March 30, 2020 Jenny

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In the wake of the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress last week, colleges and universities across the country are beginning to consider how the legislation might impact their campuses. In an effort to provide schools with a rough estimate of how much emergency assistance they may receive from the Emergency Stabilization Fund More Info »

Northwestern College establishes scholarship for new students during COVID-19 pandemic

May 1, 2020 Jenny

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[Bridgeview, IL] Northwestern College (NC), a 118-year old regionally accredited, private, family-owned institution of higher learning, has established a scholarship for new students seeking to expand their education during this COVID-19 pandemic. New students that enroll in one of the College’s programs and start classes during the Summer 2020 quarter will be awarded a scholarship More Info »

CEHE and Independence University Provide $1 Million to Help Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 24, 2020 Jenny

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Center for Excellence in Higher Education, Inc., and its college Independence University (“IU”), are providing $1 million dollars in a special bonus to help employees and their families manage challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic. Recognizing the growing health crisis and the disruption it has caused to employees and their More Info »

U.S. Department of Education’s Composite Score Ratio Question & Answers – McClintock & Associates

May 19, 2020 Jenny

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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) decided April 9th was a good time to issue guidance on multiple items. ED released an electronic announcement responding to questions submitted in regard to the composite score ratio which becomes effective July 1, 2020 as part of the Borrower Defense to Repayment regulations (BDTR). The questions and answers More Info »

WyoTech reopening Monday – Laramie Boomerang

May 12, 2020 Jenny

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WyoTech is set to open its instructional facilities Monday after leadership announced a new protocol was developed to ensure the safety of students and faculty in response to COVID-19. An April 30 press release from WyoTech mentioned the assistance of the Wyoming Governor’s Office, Wyoming State Health Officer Albany County Health Officer and local officials More Info »

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Institutional Portion – OPE

April 21, 2020 Jenny

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You must complete and submit the CARES HEERF Certification and Agreement Student’s Portion before submitting the CARES HEERF Certification and Agreement for the Institution’s Allocation of HEER Funds. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-042120-004. If you have questions concerning this program, please submit them via e-mail to HEERF@ed.gov., or by phone, at 202-377-3711. Guidance on More Info »

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