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@aaronament.bsky.social joined @katiephang.bsky.social to discuss our lawsuit against the new PSLF Rule.

Full Segment: 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...

Student Defense Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Efforts to Dismantle ED By Moving Its Offices To Other Federal Departments — Student Defense FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT press@defendstudents.org 303-646-7816 Student Defense Statement on the Trump Administration’s Latest Efforts to Dismantle ED By Moving It...

The Trump Administration is moving forward with its efforts to dismantle ED today by moving its offices to other federal departments.

We will continue to fight this misguided power grab in court.

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YouTube video by Katie Phang Trump Hit With MASSIVE Lawsuit Over Student Loan SCANDAL

We recently filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s new Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule.

@aaronament.bsky.social and @danzibel.bsky.social joined @katiephang.bsky.social for an in-depth look at our latest case.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...

States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration rule designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials conclu...

The Trump PSLF rule is a slap in the face to the millions of first responders, health workers, teachers, and other public servants who believed the government could be trusted to keep its word.

We just filed a lawsuit to challenge this illegal overreach!

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Education Department sued over controversial loan forgiveness rule Critics of the rule say the department is trying to exclude organizations that work with LGBTQ individuals, immigrants and transgender children from the program.

PSLF is a lifeline for countless Americans who have dedicated their lives to service with the promise of a reprieve on their student debt.

Tomorrow, we're filing a lawsuit against ED's brazen attempt to dismantle this critical program.

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The SHAPE AI Initiative kicked off this week with a convening of the advisory committee.

We will work hard to ensure that student protections are top of mind as more colleges partner with AI companies.

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ED “is attempting to disqualify employers it says have engaged in ‘illegal activities’ and whose staff with student loans would no longer be eligible for debt cancellation.”

Student Defense told @usatoday.com: "We will file a lawsuit in the next few days and challenge this illegal overreach."

New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have an “illegal purpose."

NEW: The Trump Administration released its final rule on Public Service Loan Forgiveness today, barring certain public servants from PSLF based on their employers’ perceived political views.
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We will see them in court!
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Working Forward | Working Forward: Unregulated | Episode 4 Explore credible certification pathways that help Arizona workers learn new skills and get hired.

We’re proud to be featured in a new documentary series called “Working Forward” on PBS.

@aaronament.bsky.social sheds light on how short-term coding bootcamps exploded in popularity … before the risks and problematic programs began surfacing. Watch "Unregulated" here: www.pbs.org/video/workin...

Exciting news! We just launched our newly designed website.

This relaunch reflects our resolve to keep fighting – and new opportunities in a shifting landscape.

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Coding bootcamps widely offered income-share agreements where students pledged a percentage of their future wages towards repaying their debt.

But too many left students with no credentials and bleak job prospects.

Watch More: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... Courtesy: @arizonapbs.bsky.social

Student Defense Files Lawsuit to Force the Trump Administration to Disclose the Extent of the Use Artificial Intelligence in Federal Rulemaking

NEWS: Student Defense is filing a new lawsuit to force the Trump Administration to disclose the extent of the use of AI in federal rule-making.

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Coding bootcamps advertised quick credentials, job placement, and deferred debt repayment.

But some colleges simply outsourced their programs to third-party operators and provided none of the instruction!

Full Film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... Courtesy: @arizonapbs.bsky.social

Too many students fall victim to predatory higher ed profiteers. That's why we're working tirelessly to ensure protections for students entering short-term programs that could now be eligible for Workforce Pell Grants.

Watch more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... / via @arizonapbs.bsky.social

Student Defense Vice President and Chief Counsel Dan Zibel issued a statement today on the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas upholding the U.S. Department of Education’s 2023 Gainful Employment Rule:

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Student Defense Launches New Initiative to Develop Best Practices for AI in Higher Education

We just launched the “Safeguarding Higher-Ed through AI Practices & Ethics (SHAPE) AI Initiative” to promote ethical, responsible, student-friendly and transparent uses of AI in higher education.

More info: www.defendstudents.org/news/student...

AI is already starting to play a transformative role in higher education.

That’s why our brand new AI initiative will tap into top experts to advise on how to best deploy responsible uses of AI in colleges and universities across the country.

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Student Defense Launches New Initiative to Develop Best Practices for AI in Higher Education

NEWS: We just launched the SHAPE AI Initiative.

It’s a brand new effort to provide strategic guidance, policy recommendations, and educational resources that promote ethical, responsible, student-friendly, and transparent uses of AI in higher education. www.defendstudents.org/news/student...

... This is the first step in holding Grand Canyon accountable for misleading graduate students about the cost of their education.” – Student Defense attorney Chris Bryant

“Deceptive graduate programs looking to profit off federal loans are a growing problem in the higher education landscape and are turning graduate student lending into a runaway train ...

Federal Judge Denies Grand Canyon’s Motion to Dismiss Students’ RICO Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled in May that our class-action lawsuit against Grand Canyon can proceed on four of the five original counts, including a RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) claim.

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FTC Dismisses Complaint Against Grand Canyon University The Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously on Friday to dismiss its complaint against Grand Canyon University, Grand Canyon Education and Brian Mueller, president of GCU and CEO of GCE.

ICYMI: The FTC voted to dismiss its complaint over Grand Canyon’s deceptive enrollment scheme. But that’s not the end of the road for accountability.

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Working Forward | Working Forward: Unregulated | Episode 4 Explore credible certification pathways that help Arizona workers learn new skills and get hired.

“Unregulated” from @pbs.org dives into the story of how short-term bootcamps came to be, and how the lack of regulations led to misleading students across the country.

Student Defense’s cases on behalf of bootcamp students are featured here: www.pbs.org/video/workin...

What students should know about the federal Workforce Pell Expansion The Workforce Pell expansion provides financial eligibility to short-term training programs, but the bootcamps may be misleading students.

Student Defense President Aaron Ament also wrote about what students should know about the federal Workforce Pell Expansion, as it relates to short-term programs.

Read his insights here: azpbs.org/2025/09/what...

ICYMI: Student Defense is featured in a brand new documentary series airing on @pbsnews.org called “Working Forward.” Our work pushing for regulations surrounding short-term bootcamps is highlighted in this video:
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Check out a brand new documentary series from @pbsnews.org featuring our litigation and work on behalf of students in short-term bootcamp programs like the Lambda School.

Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi...

PBS has a new documentary series that focuses, in part, on short-term coding bootcamps.

Student Defense’s mission to promote accountability for these programs is highlighted, along with our cases against the Lambda School.

Watch “Unregulated” here: youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi...

Read more here: www.defendstudents.org/news/Comment...