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Unlock the latest insights on higher education with this week’s Roundup! Dive into breaking news on Education Department funding, fresh research on first-generation student enrollment, and an annual report on college costs. Read it today: https://ow.ly/bNNl50XrQCN

Did you know that law students who graduated in 2024 enjoyed higher employment rates and earned higher salaries than those who graduated in 2023? Examine these figures and more in the updated Data Deck – read it today! https://ow.ly/kyIQ50XqMul

In Law 360, Aaron N. Taylor discussed the Admission Innovation Project’s partnership with Southwestern Law and how the law school’s approach to admissions has already proved successful. Read the article: https://ow.ly/5As150Xq7ON

From legal challenges to the Education Department’s updated PSLF rules to a report on the nation’s rising household debt, the Roundup provides expert analyses of the latest higher ed policy news. Check it out: https://ow.ly/8QCr50XpvjB

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In response to a recent Senate Committee Request for Information, AccessLex advocated to improve transparency in higher education and lower student costs. Read our letter to learn about the issues and our suggestions: https://ow.ly/uOsT50XfQ0T

A Federal Register notice sought comments on a proposed survey component for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. AccessLex urged the Education Department to pause the request until concerns about timing, scope, and intent are addressed. Read our letter. https://ow.ly/55bG50Xcqfh

Have recent executive actions and laws impacted racial equity in legal education? In The Indiana Lawyer, Tiffane Cochran, Vice President of Research, weighed in while sharing key facts and figures from the updated Legal Education Data Deck. Get the insights: https://ow.ly/H01s50XaHbR

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In the Higher Ed Policy Roundup, get all the latest news – from new funding for HBCUs and tribal colleges to eye-opening credit trends in a new FICO report. Read it now! tinyurl.com/39xvff3x

A notice in the Federal Register requested commentary on amendments to the PSLF program. In response, AccessLex voiced its opposition to the proposed changes, citing statutory limitations and existing protections: tinyurl.com/4mjrkmkv

The Education Department is drafting new rules restricting which employers qualify for PSLF. Utilizing our #MakeTheCase tool, voice your opposition to this exclusion criteria. Submit your comments by Wednesday and make your voice heard! tinyurl.com/pfpvhzmt

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The Roundup is back – delivering the latest in higher ed policy news! Learn about cuts in funding levels for the Department of Education, concerns over identify verification in the student-aid system, and new congressional legislation. Stay informed with the Roundup! tinyurl.com/mryrrt9j

Did you know that 37 jurisdictions saw an increase in first-time bar passage rates between 2023 and 2024? Check out our updated Legal Education Data Deck for snapshots and trends regarding first-time bar passage! tinyurl.com/34ye5paw

Helix NextGen is now available! An article in Law360 discusses the launch of Helix’s newest innovative bar review course, with quotes from AccessLex President and CEO, Chris Chapman, and Helix Bar Review Chief Operating Officer, Cynthia Cassity. Check it out! tinyurl.com/2wmjj675

Overwhelmed by recent changes to student borrowing and loan repayment? Come to the experts at AccessLex! Visit our Student Aid Policy and Action Center page and check out the FAQs to get all the answers you need. AccessLex.org/SAPAAC

Our updated Legal Education Data Deck highlights bar exam passage rates for first-time and repeat takers. Tiffane Cochran, Vice President of Research, shared the factors behind the spike in first-time pass rates for the July 2024 bar exam in ABA Journal. Read her insights! tinyurl.com/3h6s8yx4

In a letter to the House Education and Workforce Committee, AccessLex lends its support to the LOAN Act. The Act would boost PSLF, increase the value of higher education, and make Federal loans less expensive – read our letter today! tinyurl.com/2s3un9rh

According to our newly updated Legal Education Data Deck, 82% of first-time bar exam test-takers passed the July 2024 exam (tying for the highest first-time pass rate within the last decade). Read more in the recent Law.com article! tinyurl.com/5fxnd3mr

Director of Financial Education, Derek Brainard, shared budgeting advice and smart money strategies to help you confidently navigate the financial transition into law school. Start your legal education journey on solid financial ground – check out the blog post today! tinyurl.com/388jpmrh

A new research report on the evolving legal profession by the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform is now available. Explore recommendations to state supreme courts premised on closing justice gaps and building public trust. The study was funded by AccessLex. tinyurl.com/ykk9y9fp

See the latest news on the Education Department rulemaking regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, an update for Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan borrowers, and an overview of new legislation pending in Congress. Get it all in this week’s Higher Ed Policy Roundup! tinyurl.com/38bew4ux

In a letter to the leadership of the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee, AccessLex voiced its support for the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would cap child care costs at 7% of income, easing the burden for student-parents. Read our letter of support! tinyurl.com/ycxhp5ak

In this week’s Roundup, read about the Education Department’s plan to deny the applications of nearly half a million borrowers seeking income-driven repayment, the effects of recent Education Department layoffs, and more. Check it out! tinyurl.com/4zdx6mcw

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to bring sweeping changes for higher education institutions and students. Our fact sheet highlights how it will affect graduate and professional loans, repayment options, institutional accountability, and endowment taxes – read it today! tinyurl.com/y98tcs8f

AccessLex is among a group of law school deans and legal associations who oppose an end to a requirement that bar takers in Texas graduate from an ABA-accredited law school. An article in ABA Journal discusses how the move may impact the state’s law schools and graduates. tinyurl.com/yc8t6tt3

Check out this week’s Higher Ed Policy Roundup! Dive into crucial updates for SAVE Plan borrowers, examine the impact of the new budget reconciliation bill, and understand the pros and cons of a minimum payment requirement for income-driven repayment plans. Read it today: tinyurl.com/3a8w85cv

Sound financial planning is critical for starting a successful law firm. In his newest blog, part of the Law and Money series, Derek Brainard, CFP, AFC, and CRPC, provides top financial management tips for attorneys taking the leap into private practice. Read the blog here: tinyurl.com/5n6t97wc

Some law schools have transitioned to teaching a single course to cover certain bar-tested subjects. In our latest white paper, learn whether schools that sequence doctrinal subjects have higher first-time bar passage rates than those that don’t. Review the findings today! tinyurl.com/2zwewhwa

Kick back this summer with the new Raising the Bar! Read about the PLEDGE Initiative as faculty members, coaches, and mentors discuss the impact of this leading development program. Sign up today to get Raising the Bar sent to your inbox every quarter – for free! tinyurl.com/4ffx2c84

Director of Financial Education, Derek Brainard, shares how to effectively use AI tools for financial decisions in his new blog post. Learn how to ask questions with AI, verify results, and when to seek expert (human) advice. Read it today! tinyurl.com/dsuvyk92

AccessLex President and CEO, Chris Chapman, is quoted in a new article in Reuters which measures how law school access and diversity may be negatively impacted by pending legislation curbing student loan borrowing. Read the article to learn more about these potential effects. tinyurl.com/4m6hzk6n

Find out what the buzz is about in this week’s Roundup! Explore higher ed-related provisions in the budget reconciliation bill which violate Senate rules, TransUnion’s findings on delinquent student loan borrowers, and much more. Read it today! tinyurl.com/3snd5e97

Have you heard? Director of Financial Education, Derek Brainard, recently appeared as a guest on the Sidebar Advisors podcast! Tune in as Derek shares his expertise on how attorneys can make better money moves as they progress in their careers. Don’t miss it! tinyurl.com/3vefy8pk

Get up to speed on higher education policy with this week’s Roundup! Review the Senate HELP Committee’s budget reconciliation proposal and a new report by the Bipartisan Policy Center, and take a look at new congressional legislation. Read the Roundup today! tinyurl.com/2waswdaf

AccessLex Institute is pleased to support the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Payment Completion Fairness Act for its potential to make PSLF work better for students and society alike. Read our letter to the House Education and Workforce Committee today: tinyurl.com/47u75872

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The Higher Ed Policy Roundup is here! Gain insights on the Education Department’s (ED) plan to boost oversight of federal student aid, a House Education Committee hearing on ED’s budget priorities, and much more. Get the full scoop in the Roundup – read it today! tinyurl.com/4up45nx3

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Unpack the latest higher ed news in this week’s Roundup! Get details about the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on the state of higher education, the progress of the budget reconciliation bill, and more. Read the Higher Ed Policy Roundup today! tinyurl.com/3shm23am

In his blog post, Director of Financial Education, Derek Brainard, explores the meaning of "discount" and how it applies to your legal education. Learn to assess new purchases by function, results, user experience, and cost. Read it today! tinyurl.com/y2ed4v9t