Policy and Legal Affairs

From compensation for students to budgets to Title IX, the potential opportunities and pitfalls awaiting institutions and the NCAA.

Southern New Hampshire University is giving students new access to key documents, including diplomas. Though it isn't wiping away debt, the change is significant.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act would incrementally boost aid to students, eventually doubling by 2027-28, and include undocumented students.

Title IX protects college students from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Department of Education says

That extra stamp might offer a slight layer of protection for institutions considering a COVID-19 requirements.

The university says it will allow for petitions for students and employees uncomfortable with emergency use authorization.