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Study Abroad in College

Great College Advice

Study Abroad in college has become, for many, an essential part of the university experience. Study abroad programs can be a great way to immerse yourself in a different culture, travel to new places, and become more acquainted with the world around us. How should study abroad factor into your college choices?

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Thoughts on ED’s New Guidance on Revenue Share Arrangements and Third-Party Servicers (TPS)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Currently, OPMs enjoy an exception to a ban on giving “commission[s] or bonuses to individuals or entities based on securing enrollment or financial aid.” Previously, federal oversight guidance extended only to Third-Party Servicers involved in the direct administration of financial aid for Title-IV eligible programs.

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Education Department faces calls to rescind outsourcing guidance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Higher education associations, study abroad organizations, colleges and universities, and others are calling on the Department of Education to rescind guidance issued earlier this year that would expand the definition of outside companies that are subject the department’s oversight.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

Most students decide to pursue a college education in order to seek professional employment or move forward in career planning, However, many students change their minds and their majors in the first, second, or even third year of college. Does the college offer a program of study that matches your student’s career goals?