Hugh Thomas

Higher Ed reporter @nasfaa Jersey Shore native | Previously waiting on quorum calls for CQ Roll Call and @politicopro | @maxwellSU & @NewhouseSU alum

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With SCOTUS blocking Biden's debt cancellation program the administration now turns to #NegReg

Here's the latest on how that process could unfold: https://t.co/KNFaXPTyvn #fachat

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Time to resurrect one of my all-time favorite articles explaining wtf #negreg is, via @suhaunah:

https://t.co/LhTwKpbzTt

[Hugh Thomas @HughTFerguson]

Biden’s initial comments can be found here: https://t.co/Fb0d877Hu8.

[Hugh Thomas @HughTFerguson]

.@POTUS is expected to announce “next steps” around 3:30pm ET

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Full analysis from NASFAA staff detailing the arguments and implications of SCOTUS’ decision to block Biden’s student loan debt cancellation program https://t.co/mAHHoQoVaU #fachat #SCOTUSNews

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Full analysis from NASFAA staff detailing the arguments and implications of SCOTUS’ decision to strike down race-conscious admission policies: https://t.co/kZhzF16RfC #fachat

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The @urbaninstitute released an outline of five “race-neutral approaches” that institutions of higher education can use to bolster a diverse student body: https://t.co/t3pLnt9geL #fachat

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A group of House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a new piece of legislation and proposed their alternative framework to President Joe Biden’s efforts to overhaul the student loan portfolio. Read more from @HughTFerguson: https://t.co/P5r9nObsov #fachat

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🚨 JUST IN: Biden Vetoes Effort to Rescind His Administration’s Debt Cancellation Program https://t.co/DJHiY6bdKo

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Yesterday @usedgov unveiled a forthcoming Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for an overhaul of gainful employment, with top department officials calling the regulations the “strongest-ever” safeguard for students. More from @HughTFerguson: https://t.co/W5rGrieozC #fachat

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As the Department of Education continues its efforts to roll out a simplified FAFSA application this December, a new paper from @BrookingsInst focuses on the barriers that students face when applying for federal financial aid: https://t.co/KnUOgrDGJW #fachat #FAFSA

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At a @pewtrusts panel last Thursday, higher ed experts warned policymakers that more investments are needed in order to stem off a rise in borrowers defaulting on their student loans as the payment pause winds down. https://t.co/w4ANCFIvnR #fachat

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Check out the latest episode of #OffTheCuff with special guest @BobbyScott for a wide-ranging discussion on #HigherEd policymaking including the #PellGrant program.

🎙️ https://t.co/CSb4Z2PLLQ

[Hugh Thomas @HughTFerguson]

Topics include the #PellGrant program, the prospect of short-term Pell, Scott’s bill aiming to address the student loan system, the rollout of FAFSA simplification, and much more!

🎧 Stream now and be sure to subscribe: https://t.co/8PrbaSnQ3o

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This week on a special episode of #OffTheCuff @justindraeger is joined by Rep. @BobbyScott ranking member of the @EdWorkforceDems for a discussion on the latest issues impacting the higher education policymaking landscape.

🎙️ https://t.co/CSb4Z2QjBo

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Education Secretary @SecCardona is urging GOP lawmakers to abandon their debt limit proposal, arguing that the budget cuts could impose a potentially “grim reality” for the future of education funding. https://t.co/MGvCp05RzT

[Hugh Thomas @HughTFerguson]

Prob should've pinned this a while back, but you can also connect with me & follow:

•LI: Hugh T. Ferguson (higher ed/news)
•IG & Youtube: @ hughthomas92 (Photos)
•Mastodon: @ HughThomas92 @ mastodon .social (tbd on this one) 🤷

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House Republicans unveil debt limit legislation targeting Biden’s student loan policies https://t.co/6rM7qxdmsp

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The debt limit took center stage during @SecCardona's Hill visit this week, where House appropriators dug into @usedgov's budget priorities for upcoming fiscal year.

Details: https://t.co/QhcqibBabH

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A new lawsuit is seeking to upend @usedgov’s continuation of the pause on federal student loan payments and interest accrual, arguing that all of the department’s approved extensions lack authority. https://t.co/rJl599mQZg

[Jillian Berman @JillianBerman]

With the return of student loan payments looming, call centers at 2 major servicers will be closed on Saturdays. That's just 1 of many factors that have advocates worried that if payments resume as scheduled later this year "we are headed into a disaster." https://t.co/E0hoPhFF8P

[Hugh Thomas @HughTFerguson]

This week we are chatting with @ACEducation to catch up on the annual budgeting process and all things FAFSA.

Listen now:
🎧 NASFAA: https://t.co/2cBcIBUL0y
🎧 Apple: https://t.co/qZFLL5B4Xi
🎧 Spotify: https://t.co/CwELwUuSwA