Trump administration sues Penn State over its policy letting undocumented migrants pay in-state tuition
The Trump administration has sued Pennsylvania State University, alleging that its tuition policy lets some undocumented students pay the lower in-state rate while U.S. citizens from outside Pennsylvania cannot receive the same benefit. The Justice Department filed the lawsuit Thursday. It argues that federal law bars states and public universities from offering undocumented students reduced […]
Department of Justice Focuses on ‘Ghost Students’ Collecting Millions in Federal Tuition Loans
DOJ Cracks Down on ‘Ghost Student’ Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice (DOJ) has revealed the arrests of various foreign individuals linked to a fraudulent scheme involving “ghost students” that has siphoned off significant amounts of money from student aid programs. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald emphasized at a Thursday press conference, “These are not […]
Maryland providing free tuition if student attends a full football game
Maryland Football Game Incentive These days, watching a Maryland football game can be pretty painful. To encourage student attendance at the upcoming home game, the university is offering an intriguing incentive: a semester of free tuition for those who can stay through the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game against Illinois, as reported by WBAL-TV. Students […]
Long Island FDNY widow cries as Islanders and Tunnel to Towers cover mortgage and twins’ tuition: ‘No words’
A Long Island mother was overwhelmed with emotion during a recent Islanders game when the team, in collaboration with Tunnel To Towers, announced they had paid off her mortgage and would cover her twins’ college tuition. Hope McHale, 57, from Manhasset, expressed to The Post, “The mortgage alone is life-changing.” “I mean, there are no […]
Colleges cut tuition to increase enrollment due to worries about affordability
Shifting Perspectives on College Tuition In recent times, young Americans have been reevaluating the importance of a college degree. With tuition costs soaring and the burden of student loan debt looming large, some colleges are responding by slashing their tuition fees to lure in students and boost enrollment figures. A report highlighted that various institutions […]
Colleges in the US reduce tuition by tens of thousands as families resist high costs.
With fewer Americans believing that a college education is essential for success, numerous colleges are significantly reducing their tuition fees—by tens of thousands of dollars. However, these substantial reductions may not always lead to corresponding savings for families. Recent findings highlighted over a dozen colleges and universities that have either implemented or announced tuition cuts […]
Soros’ nephew claims fellowship covered El-Sayed’s tuition fees
Jeffrey Soros on Abdul El-Sayed’s Grad School Journey Jeffrey Soros, the nephew of prominent Democratic donor George Soros, shared at a fundraiser on Monday night that he has known Abdul El-Sayed, the Michigan Democratic Senate nominee, since 2012. Their connection began when Soros interviewed El-Sayed for a family fellowship that eventually helped cover the candidate’s […]
Government Files Lawsuit Against AZ, NM, OR, and WA Over Tuition for Unauthorized Immigrants
Justice Department Expands Lawsuit Against States on Tuition for Illegal Aliens The Justice Department (DOJ) has added four more states to its list of those being sued for allowing illegal aliens to access affordable college tuition. In complaints filed Thursday against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington, federal lawyers requested that the courts prevent these […]
Several universities now accept PayPal and Venmo for tuition payments.
Universities Adopt PayPal and Venmo for Tuition Payments Several universities are starting to allow students and families to pay their tuition using PayPal or Venmo. Among the first institutions to embrace this approach are Bellarmine University, Butler University, Kansas State University, Michigan State University, and Texas Tech University. More schools are expected to follow suit […]
Trump’s Justice Department takes legal action against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont regarding laws on immigrant tuition.
The Justice Department under the Trump administration announced on Monday its intention to file lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont. The government argues that these states are offering illegal immigrants in-state tuition and other financial benefits, which it claims is unconstitutional. “These statutes unfairly favor illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens who can’t access the […]