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Overwhelmed by recent changes to student borrowing and loan repayment?

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Visit our Student Aid Policy and Action Center page and check out the FAQs to get all the answers you need.

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The Higher Ed Policy Roundup is your go-to source for all the latest updates in Washington.

Read about the proposed overhaul of the college oversight system, the fiscal year 2027 budget request, and the most recent news regarding the SAVE Plan.

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April 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
In the latest edition of Raising the Bar, take a look at:

▪️Legal reasoning through the lens of language learning;
▪️A profile of Integrated Study Groups designed to help 1Ls acclimate; and
▪️Updates on evolving licensure pathways.

Check it out!

https://ow.ly/YCUl50YBPT9
April 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Read the Roundup to stay up to date with the latest in higher education news, including the Education Department's interagency agreement on loan collection and pending legislation to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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March 27, 2026 at 8:20 PM
See what the buzz is about in this week's Roundup!

From the latest data on Federal Student Aid to a legal challenge to the Trump Administration’s policy on admissions, the Roundup serves up the hottest news in higher ed!

Read it today!

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March 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Facing new borrowing limits, future lawyers may turn to private loans for law school funding.

Designed to support informed decision-making, the AccessLex Private Loan eXchange provides comparison information on these lending options.

Learn more.   

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March 19, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Get the scoop on what’s trending in higher education with this week’s Roundup!

Gain insights on everything from the latest legal challenges to the SAVE Plan to current legislation being proposed on Capitol Hill.

Read the Roundup today!

https://ow.ly/zskO50Ytz5r
March 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Lean into the latest higher ed news with this week’s Roundup!

Explore the details of the legal challenges to the SAVE Plan, updates on legislation pending in Congress, and more.

Read it today!

https://ow.ly/BFhy50Yq9q8
March 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Unpack the latest figures on nonpayment rates in higher ed, an analysis of OBBBA's effect on costs, and survey results that show many are unaware that Grad PLUS Loans will end.

The hottest higher ed policy news is right here!

https://ow.ly/9EVW50YiUt2
February 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The Higher Ed Policy Roundup is back this week with coverage of:

Statutory changes to programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act;
A report on how loan lenders plan to respond to new federal student loan limits; and
An update on new legislation pending in Congress.

https://ow.ly/nrWH50Y9AvT
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
From a planned update to the college accreditation and oversight system to a look at the latest congressional legislation, the Roundup is your go-to source for higher ed news – read it today!

https://ow.ly/EVRF50Y6uxT
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Get caught up on the hottest topics in higher ed – the student loan collection freeze, new spending bills, growing concern about government overreach, and so much more.

The Higher Ed Policy Roundup has it all – don’t miss out!

https://ow.ly/Mheh50Y1OSq
January 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Don’t let news headlines cause you to make hasty money moves.

Get expert tips from Derek Brainard, Director of Financial Education, on how to manage stress and make smart financial decisions during uncertain times.

Read it today!

https://ow.ly/9zCV50Y1LZQ
January 23, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Through publications, research, and grantmaking, our Academic and Bar Success initiatives are dedicated to increasing student success in law school and boosting first time bar passage rates.

Learn more!

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January 21, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Step into the future of legal education with the AccessLex Resource Collections (ARC)!

With expert research and resources, the ARC provides a treasure trove of data-driven analysis – right at your fingertips.

Check it out!

https://arc.accesslex.org/
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
From accountability provisions within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) to wage garnishment for borrowers in default, this week's Roundup brings you the most talked-about and impactful developments in higher education.

Get expert insights today!
 
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January 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
In partnership with Equal Justice Works, AccessLex is committed to advancing the goals of the PSLF Coalition!

Read the PSLF Coalition's quote in a press release on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Payment Completion Fairness Act.

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December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In a letter to the Senate HELP Committee, AccessLex offered its support for the PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act, which would end the requirement that applicants be in public service at the time of loan forgiveness.

Learn more in our letter of support – read it today!

https://ow.ly/X1Na50XO0eN
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From repayment claims against the Education Department to updates on new legislation pending in Congress, this week's Roundup delivers the hottest news in higher education.

Check it out: https://ow.ly/ibgu50XMvLA
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From a recent settlement affecting the SAVE Plan to an overview of current bills pending in Congress, the Roundup is your trusted source for the latest updates on higher ed policy.

Check it out!

https://ow.ly/SxaS50XIywC
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
From breaking news on the plan to dismantle the Education Department to an update on new congressional legislation, the Roundup is your go-to source for higher ed news!

Check it out: https://ow.ly/yVRa50Xw4Lo
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Take the next step toward understanding and improving bar exam performance at your law school with the Bar Exam Success Analyses.

Gain valuable insights with this free initiative – set up an interest meeting today!

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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM