Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - When it comes to student loans, there are some big, frightening numbers thrown around, like $1.5 trillion in total outstanding debt and 45 million student loan holders. We even hear it’s a … [Full Story...]
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Student loan myths
Federal Update
FUTURE Act pressure - Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, continues to feel pressure to move the FUTURE Act, which secures $255 million in annual funding for HBCUs and … [Full Story...]
Holiday festivities available at SCICU colleges and universities
Looking for opportunities to sing carols, go to an art exhibition, or cheer on your favorite team? SCICU member colleges and universities have all that and more going on now. Click on the school links below to find events scheduled at your … [Full Story...]
My first year
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - October 29th will mark my first year as President & CEO of SCICU. I used my president’s report at the SCICU board meeting earlier this month to reflect on that year. I talked about where we were, … [Full Story...]
Federal update
NACAC agreement - The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) voted late last month to remove provisions from its “Code of Ethics and Professional Practices” in the hope of ending an investigation by the U.S. Department of … [Full Story...]