Outcomes-Driven Accreditation
As the gatekeeper to over $150 billion annually in federal student aid, accreditation plays a critical role in protecting students and taxpayers by assuring the quality of our postsecondary educational system.
AFT and Student Defense Sue DeVos for Breaking Federal Law to Help Predatory For-Profit Colleges
The American Federation of Teachers and Student Defense sued over the Trump administration’s illegal repeal of protections for students at for-profit and career college programs.
Students Sue DeVos, Education Department for Illegally Propping Up Failing, Unaccredited For-Profit Colleges
Former students of the Illinois Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Colorado sued Secretary Betsy DeVos and the US Department of Education, for illegally propping up the two for-profit colleges.
Student Defense Supports Global Climate Strike
Student Defense is committed to the economic security and advancement of all Americans, especially younger generations, through good higher education opportunities. Their well-being requires a healthy planet.
Student Defense Announces Initiative to Promote Student Borrower Protections in Accreditation
Student Defense announced the launch of its Quality Assurance Initiative and the publication of three new reports on how accreditors can better protect student borrowers.
Student Defense Film Screening at Drake University
Student Defense and the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University hosted a special screening of the award-winning documentary Fail State.
Lawsuit Accuses DeVos & Education Department of Shortchanging Cancer Patient
An Illinois borrower sued Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education, for unlawfully denying him a loan discharge after his school closed while he was on leave battling cancer.
Student Defense Obtains Nearly $63,000 Loan Discharge for Student Defrauded by Court Reporting Institute
The U.S. Department of Education agreed to discharge approximately $63,000 of student loan debt owed by Christine Gold, who was defrauded by the predatory Court Reporting Institute in Seattle.
Student Defense Demands Hearing on Accreditation, Challenges DeVos's Rulemaking
Student Defense, in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers, formally requested a public hearing on Secretary DeVos's proposed weakening of accountability standards for accreditors.
Statement on the Rescission of the Gainful Employment Rule
NSLDN issued a statement responding to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's rescission of the Gainful Employment rule.
NSLDN Statement on Victory for Student Borrowers in 7th Circuit Court Decision
The National Student Legal Defense Network issued a statement after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that student loan servicers can be held accountable under state consumer protection laws.