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Posted January 28, 2020

Fact Sheets, Higher Education, National

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Posted January 13, 2017

Press Releases, Higher Education

Automatic Group Student Loan Relief Offered to Defrauded Borrowers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2017 CONTACT: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6510 [Washington, D.C.] – The Department of Education announced today that federal student loan borrowers at the defunct American Career Institute in Massachusetts are eligible for automatic group discharge of...

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Posted January 3, 2017

Press Releases, Health Care, Higher Education, New York

Young Invincibles’ Statement on NY Governor Cuomo’s Announcement of Tuition Free Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3rd, 2016 CONTACT: Sarah Schultz, sarah.schultz@younginvincibles.org, 202-734-6510 [New York] – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the Excelsior Scholarship program to provide free tuition to roughly 940,000 New York State residents who make less than $125,000 and...

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Posted August 26, 2016

In the News, Higher Education

New Regulations Imposed on ITT Technical Institute Help Protect Students from Dubious Practices

Friday, August 26th, 2016 CONTACT: Nina Smith, nina.smith@younginvincibles.org, 301-717-9006 Yesterday, the Department of Education used its power to impose new regulations and financial oversight on ITT Technical Institute (ITT Tech), including prohibiting the chain of schools from enrolling additional students who...

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Posted August 23, 2016

Press Releases, Higher Education, California

Young Invincibles, Assem. Weber, Students and Advocates Hail Final Passage of Campus Hunger Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2016 Contact: Nina Smith, nina.smith@younginvincibles.org, 301-717-9006 Young Invincibles, Assem.Weber and Advocates Hail Final Passage of Campus Hunger Bill The measure would ensure greater access to food resources for vulnerable students on California college campuses SACRAMENTO, CA — Young...

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Posted July 14, 2016

Press Releases, Health Care, Higher Education, Workforce & Finances

Young Invincibles: Damaging House Labor-H Bill Passes Appropriations Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 14, 2016 CONTACT: Nina Smith, nina.smith@younginvincibles.org, 301-717-9006 Damaging House Labor-H Bill Passes Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Appropriations Committee today passed the FY 2017 Labor-H Appropriations bill via a nearly party-line vote, which would cut...

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Posted July 14, 2016

In the News, Higher Education

2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (July 14, 2016): Keeping tabs on higher education debates

2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (July 14, 2016) Good Thursday morning, ladies and gents! Grab the popcorn and set the DVR: we’ve got 2 veep announcements on the way, the RNC in Cleveland next week, and the Democrats’ big celebration scheduled just...

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Posted July 11, 2016

Press Releases, Health Care, Higher Education

Young Invincibles Applauds Bipartisan House Passage of FAFSA Simplification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 11, 2016 CONTACT: Nina Smith, nina.smith@younginvincibles.org, 301-717-9006 Young Invincibles Applauds Bipartisan House Passage of FAFSA Simplification Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House passed HR 5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act, a...

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Posted July 6, 2016

Press Releases, Health Care, Higher Education, Workforce & Finances

Young Invincibles: House Labor-H Bill Threatens Higher Education Access For Hardworking Students and Families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 CONTACT: Nina Smith, nina.smith@younginvincibles.org, 301-717-9006 House Labor-H Bill Threatens Higher Education Access For Hardworking Students and Families WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today the House Appropriations Committee released their version of the FY 2017 Labor-H Appropriations...

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Posted June 22, 2016

In the News, Higher Education

2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (June 22, 2016): Keeping tabs on higher education debates

2016 MILLENNIAL MEMO (June 22, 2016) Happy hump day, Memo readers! Welcome to summer: when DC heat becomes oppressive and seasonal showers result in flooded metro stations. With just 25 days until Cleveland and 32 days until Philadelphia, veep scouting...

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