Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.
Plan to cancel up to $50K in student loan debt could come with tax bomb
If you have student loans, you may be faced with a big tax bill at the end of the year if the Biden administration adopts Schumer’s call for $50,000 in student loan forgiveness.
If you have student loans, you may be faced with a big tax bill at the end of the year if the Biden administration adopts Schumer’s call for $50,000 in student loan forgiveness.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.
UTPD looking for suspect who broke into six vehicles in Trinity Garage
The University of Texas Police Department says it is looking for a suspect who broke into six vehicles in the Trinity Garage at 1815 Trinity Street.
The University of Texas Police Department says it is looking for a suspect who broke into six vehicles in the Trinity Garage at 1815 Trinity Street.
AISD teacher temporarily granted accommodations after hospitalization
Immunocompromised theater teacher Annie Dragoo has been temporarily granted accommodations after being hospitalized with a virus her first week back.
Immunocompromised theater teacher Annie Dragoo has been temporarily granted accommodations after being hospitalized with a virus her first week back.
APD investigating anti-Semitic graffiti at UT fraternity, says UTPD
Due to the writing being anti-Semitic, the incident has been noted as a hate crime, says UTPD.
Due to the writing being anti-Semitic, the incident has been noted as a hate crime, says UTPD.
Committee report on 'Eyes of Texas' to be released at end of February
The committee was commissioned to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the song’s history."
The committee was commissioned to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the song’s history."
Over 10K AISD students switch to remote learning at district request
AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde is asking students to remote learn until January 22 and will continue to evaluate on a weekly basis.
AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde is asking students to remote learn until January 22 and will continue to evaluate on a weekly basis.
Austin ISD distributes a million meals to caregivers of students
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CapMetro suspends UT Shuttle service until at least February 1
UT Austin recently announced that all its undergraduate hybrid classes will be held online through the end of January, with some exceptions, due to COVID-19.
UT Austin recently announced that all its undergraduate hybrid classes will be held online through the end of January, with some exceptions, due to COVID-19.
What happens if Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan passes?
President-elect Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness could help many borrowers.
President-elect Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness could help many borrowers.
Taking the GRE test? Here's everything you need to know
The GRE is a prerequisite for admission to most graduate programs. Here's what you need to know about taking the GRE.
The GRE is a prerequisite for admission to most graduate programs. Here's what you need to know about taking the GRE.
Del Valle ISD to move to 100% remote learning starting Wednesday
The district will be implementing 100% remote instruction from Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15.
The district will be implementing 100% remote instruction from Wednesday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Jan. 15.
Austin ISD asking for students to learn remotely this week
All Austin ISD families are being asked to keep their students in a remote-learning setting beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12 and for the remainder of the week.
All Austin ISD families are being asked to keep their students in a remote-learning setting beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12 and for the remainder of the week.
University of California plans to reopen for in-person classes fall 2021 across its 10 campuses
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Central Texas schools close, delay classes due to winter weather
Many school districts are saying they're closing campuses due to hazardous road conditions caused by the snow and precipitation.
Many school districts are saying they're closing campuses due to hazardous road conditions caused by the snow and precipitation.
Search continues in Caldwell County for missing Texas State student
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office circulated a new missing person poster on social media, which included the most recent picture of Jason taken the same weekend he went missing.
The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office circulated a new missing person poster on social media, which included the most recent picture of Jason taken the same weekend he went missing.
Biden plans to extend student loan payment pause ‘on day one,’ supports forgiving $10K in debt
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team said he plans to extend a suspension of student loan payments due to financial hardships posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on “day one,” and he also favors forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt.