Student Defense is one of @Humanity AI’s inaugural group of grantees! Humanity AI is supporting a diverse group of organizations committed to putting people at the center of AI development.

NEW: A federal judge denied the Trump Administration's motion to dismiss our lawsuit challenging the dismantling of the Department of Education.

NEW: Student Defense is proud to support the Student-Centered Enrollment Management Principles, a new initiative to improve price transparency in higher ed.

We’re calling for Minnesota to incorporate text message outreach into the SNAP administration process, reducing bureaucratic burdens for eligible recipients.

NEW: Student Defense is calling on all Minnesota agencies to increase text message outreach for SNAP recipients, including college students.

In a Senate hearing Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin pushed ED Sec. McMahon on why 12,0000 former Westwood College students are still awaiting student loan discharges promised in August 2022. He used Student Defense client Victoria Vences’s story as an example of someone defrauded by the former school.

A new article by @forbes.com Contributor Dr. Aviva Legatt spotlights Student Defense’s Student AI Bill of Rights, calling it “the most concrete student-facing framework yet for what transparency, oversight, data sovereignty, safe use, and AI literacy should look like on campus.”

A new piece from eCampusNews highlights our recently released Student AI Bill of Rights: “This is not a minor policy proposal, and campus leaders should resist treating it like one.”

In North Carolina, more than 46% of students at five colleges face some level of food insecurity. Food insecurity is one of the most significant barriers to college completion, yet NC defaults to six months of FNS benefits — even though federal law only requires recertification once a year.

AI is rapidly transforming higher education — and students need to be protected. That’s why we launched the Student AI Bill of Rights, which outlines clear standards for how colleges should use AI responsibly.

NEW: Student Defense is calling on North Carolina to support students and combat hunger by extending its default Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program’s certification period from 6 months to 12 months.

We’re proud to share that Student Defense VP & Chief Legal Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social has been appointed to @umichlaw.bsky.social AI Advisory Council.

NEW: Today, as part of our SHAPE AI initiative, we released a first-of-its-kind Student AI Bill of Rights: a framework to protect students as colleges rapidly increase AI use.

This week, we filed a reply brief in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s PSLF rule. The proposed rule lets the administration deny relief to public servants working at organizations it disagrees with.

NEW: We just filed a final brief in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s PSLF rule. In the brief, we argue that ED can’t replace a clear law with a vague, politicized rule that allows the government to deny relief to public servants based on where they work.

Colorado requires most SNAP recipients to recertify eligibility every six months, even though federal law only requires it once a year. Eligible students and families are losing benefits they’re qualified for because of bureaucratic burdens.

NEW: We're calling on Colorado to extend its SNAP certification period from 6 to 12 months. Food insecurity is one of the biggest barriers to college completion. 2/3 of eligible college students in Colorado aren't accessing SNAP benefits, and the state's bureaucratic hurdles are part of the problem.

At Student Defense, we often use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as part of our strategy to protect students and borrowers. These government records help us hold agencies accountable by shedding light on the decisions that affect students.

Last week, the Trump administration asked a federal judge to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its new Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule.

Recent reports show agencies have launched hundreds of AI projects in the past year, following White House directives to “accelerate” AI use across departments. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

On Friday, we launched an investigation into how the Trump Administration is using AI in offices that serve students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs, we’re working with Congressional oversight staff, and we’ve set up a tipline for federal employees with information on how AI is being used across departments.

NEW: We just announced an investigation into the Trump Administration’s use of AI and its impact on students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs (Freedom of Information Act) and we’re working with Congressional oversight staff to reveal how AI tools are being used for federal student aid programs.

NEW: We just filed a Motion for Class Certification on behalf of former students in their case against Grand Canyon University’s affiliate, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE).

NEW: Today, we sent a letter to Inspector General Mark Priebe calling for an investigation into the ED for failing to release the 2025 Annual Report for Federal Student Aid.

As reported by @cnbc.com, there are over 83,000 public servants still waiting on PSLF relief. www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/p...

Check out how our SHAPE AI Advisory Board member Joya Wheatfall-Melvin is “translating lessons from criminal justice AI into recommendations for how universities should govern AI technologies, applying her data justice framework to higher education.” mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/reimagi...

We’re fighting to block the Trump Administration’s unlawful Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) rule before it takes effect July 1. www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...

As reported by @usatoday.com, Congress has fully funded the Department of Education for FY 2026. We continue to litigate on behalf of students and teachers, and working families to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle ED! www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

THREAD: The @nytimes.com is tracking the lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration, including those brought by Student Defense. Here’s what you need to know: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

In a recent @insidehighered.com piece, Student Defense Chief Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social warns that ED’s rollback of liability rules for corporate college owners undermines protections for students and taxpayers.

New reporting from @insidehighered.com looks at the Department of Education’s recent rollback of enforcement rules for corporate college owners.

The Department of Education is backing away from enforcement rules that hold corporate owners of higher education institutions accountable for misuse of federal student aid. The Department’s move is misguided, procedurally troubling, and will weaken protections for students and taxpayers.

New data shows that while 94% of higher ed workers use AI, only 54% are aware of their institution’s AI policy. This raises serious concerns about transparency and responsible use on campuses. This reporting from @insidehighered.com underscores why we launched SHAPE AI to promote ethical practices.

1/2: The Department of Education’s new PSLF regulation goes into effect in July. The new rules will allow the government to deny relief to public servants at organizations that the Trump administration disagrees with.

“The Trump administration and Congress are in the process of overhauling everything from how much Americans can borrow to how quickly they have to pay it back.” @cory-turner.bsky.social’s reporting on the changes coming for federal student loan borrowers is a helpful resource for our community:

Happy 2026! We’re looking forward to another successful year fighting on behalf of students. Our Impact Report lays out what we’ve accomplished and what’s ahead. Read it here: defendstudents.org/impact-report

We’re still waiting for the Dept. of Ed to take immediate action to deliver student loan discharges to more than 14,000 former Westwood College students. @durbin.senate.gov, @ilattygeneral.bsky.social, @nclc4consumers.bsky.social and @lawyerscomm.bsky.social stand alongside us in our demand.

“This is really a rule trying to chill speech, to scare people from working at organizations or universities … they’re pursuing an agenda that really is a political one.” @aaronament.bsky.social speaks with Katie Phang about Student Defense challenging the Trump Administration’s new PSLF rule.

ICYMI: We just released our 2025 Impact Report. It takes a comprehensive look at what we’ve accomplished since the organization was created in 2017. It also summarizes our continued work to protect students. Read it here: defendstudents.org/impact-report

THREAD: We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the impactful work our hard-working and determined team did on behalf of students across the country in 2025: defendstudents.org/impact-report

I'm proud to work with the @studentdefense.bsky.social team and support its high-impact work protecting and supporting college students. Learn more about their recent work and successes, even in a truly challenging environment 👇👇👇

We just published our 2025 Impact Report. It lays out everything we’ve accomplished in the last eight years, as well as our big plans moving forward. Read about our track record, our successes and our ongoing litigation here: defendstudents.org/impact-report

NEWS: The 2025 Student Defense Impact Report is here. Our work is more important than ever. Learn about our mission, our victories and our continued efforts to protect students’ rights: defendstudents.org/impact-report

ICYMI: Aaron Ament and Dan Zibel joined Katie Phang to talk about Student Defense’s efforts to challenge the Trump Administration’s new PSLF regulations. Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...

Yesterday was #GivingTuesday. If you’re not able to contribute financially, there are other ways to support our work! You can tell someone in your network about our mission, or you can share our social media content on your platforms so more people learn about Student Defense.

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give back to the organizations that mean the most to you. We’re so grateful to everyone who is including us among the many worthy causes.

#ICYMI: Student Defense recently launched a brand new website. We’re thrilled to have a new space to highlight our work over the past eight years, and the important challenges we now face. defendstudents.org

The newest PSLF rule is a thinly-veiled political attack on the Trump Admin's perceived political foes. @danzibel.bsky.social talks with @katiephang.bsky.social about the chilling effect this rule will have on the public sector workforce. Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...

The Trump Administration’s attack on the PSLF Program is an attack on the millions of first responders, health workers, teachers, and other public servants who believed the government could be trusted to keep its word.

"This is largely a rule that's about the Trump Admin trying to punish its perceived rivals." @aaronament.bsky.social & @danzibel.bsky.social joined @katiephang.bsky.social to talk about challenging the new PSLF regulations. Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...