Facebook users in the United States who have used the platform at any point over the past 16 years have the opportunity to claim a portion of a $725 million settlement money offered by Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The settlement money is related to privacy violations and users have until August 25 to…
CollegeAmerica, owned by the Center for Excellence in Higher Education, Inc., offered various degrees in business, computer technology, and medical assisting, but closed its doors in 2021. Thousands of former students from a private career school in Colorado will have their federal student loans forgiven after the school lost its accreditation and was found to…
During the Board meeting held on July 26, they unanimously approved the parameters for two essential programs the New Jersey College Promise and Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) aimed at assisting students in the upcoming academic year and addressing workforce shortages in the state. In preparation for the upcoming academic year 2023-24, the Higher Education Student…
Acting U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr’s office released a statement confirming the sentence, which was handed down by U.S. Judge John M. Gerrard in a Lincoln federal court on Friday. Lacie Brown, a 21-year-old woman from Sutherland, has been sentenced to federal probation for her involvement in a student loan fraud case dating back to 2021…
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act day (ADA) and its significance to many individuals. We support the ADA’s principles and spirit, as well as the way it enhances the lives of millions of people. Matt’s story exemplifies how the ADA and our Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program can assist…
According to the Social Security Administration’s schedule, millions of Supplemental Security Income eligible recipients will receive their August payment, valued up to $914 for individual filers, in less than a week. The payment will be made in three days, on August 1, 2023, and will be the first payment made to recipients since June because July…
After a multiyear hiatus in payments, federal student loan borrowers now face the daunting task of resuming payments to loan servicers. The Supreme Court halted President Biden’s ambitious student loan balance forgiveness plan a month ago, impacting millions of borrowers who were hopeful of shedding a portion Though the broad student loan balance forgiveness plan…
This weapons package includes weaponry taken from U.S. stockpiles and will be the first instance of the U.S. employing the presidential drawdown authority to supply equipment to Taiwan directly. The White House made an announcement on Friday about a significant weapons package worth $345 million, which will be sent to Taiwan by the Biden administration…
If confirmed, Martin O’Malley will be responsible for overseeing one of the nation’s largest social programs, catering to around 70 million individuals, including retirees, disabled individuals, and children. Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has been selected by President Joe Biden to lead the Social Security Administration, an appointment of great significance President Biden applauded Martin…
Direct Payment Recipients of the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program are eagerly anticipating their August direct payment, which will be disbursed in just four days, according to the SSA’s schedule. Individual filers can expect to receive up to $914 direct payment in their August payment Due to a one-month gap that encompassed…