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dotEDU Live: Budget Battles, FAFSA Fails, and Biden's New Loan Forgiveness Plan

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Episode • Apr 18, 2024 • 47m

With Congress back from spring break, Jon and Sarah look at what's on the agenda in DC, including a House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on “FAFSA Fail,” President Biden’s newly unveiled student loan forgiveness plan, and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s testimony on Biden’s education budget request. They also preview the latest House hearing on antisemitism, which focused on Columbia University.

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Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

FAFSA Fallout on Capitol Hill Inside Higher Ed | April 10, 2024

After the FAFSA Quake, a Flood of Corrections Inside Higher Ed | April 15, 2024

Navigating the FAFSA Crisis: A Timeline American Council on Education

New Data: FAFSA Completions Down 40% Through End of March National College Attainment Network | April 8, 2024

Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill The New York Times (sub. req.) | April 10, 2024

What to Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 8, 2024

Columbia Leaders Face Scrutiny From Lawmakers on Campus Antisemitism The Washington Post (sub. req.) | April 17, 2024

Final Overtime Rule Clears White House Review Higher Ed Dive | April 12, 2024

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