Student Defense
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Student Defense works to advance students' rights to higher education. Get updates at https://defendstudents.org/join-us
ICYMI: Aaron Ament and Dan Zibel joined Katie Phang to talk about Student Defense’s efforts to challenge the Trump Administration’s new PSLF regulations.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
December 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
ICYMI: Aaron Ament and Dan Zibel joined Katie Phang to talk about Student Defense’s efforts to challenge the Trump Administration’s new PSLF regulations.
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
Full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
Yesterday was #GivingTuesday. If you’re not able to contribute financially, there are other ways to support our work!
You can tell someone in your network about our mission, or you can share our social media content on your platforms so more people learn about Student Defense.
You can tell someone in your network about our mission, or you can share our social media content on your platforms so more people learn about Student Defense.
December 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Yesterday was #GivingTuesday. If you’re not able to contribute financially, there are other ways to support our work!
You can tell someone in your network about our mission, or you can share our social media content on your platforms so more people learn about Student Defense.
You can tell someone in your network about our mission, or you can share our social media content on your platforms so more people learn about Student Defense.
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give back to the organizations that mean the most to you. We’re so grateful to everyone who is including us among the many worthy causes.
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day to give back to the organizations that mean the most to you. We’re so grateful to everyone who is including us among the many worthy causes.
#ICYMI: Student Defense recently launched a brand new website.
We’re thrilled to have a new space to highlight our work over the past eight years, and the important challenges we now face.
defendstudents.org
We’re thrilled to have a new space to highlight our work over the past eight years, and the important challenges we now face.
defendstudents.org
Student Defense
Student Defense works to advance educational opportunity and ensure that higher education provides a launching point for economic mobility.
defendstudents.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#ICYMI: Student Defense recently launched a brand new website.
We’re thrilled to have a new space to highlight our work over the past eight years, and the important challenges we now face.
defendstudents.org
We’re thrilled to have a new space to highlight our work over the past eight years, and the important challenges we now face.
defendstudents.org
The newest PSLF rule is a thinly-veiled political attack on the Trump Admin's perceived political foes.
@danzibel.bsky.social talks with @katiephang.bsky.social about the chilling effect this rule will have on the public sector workforce.
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
@danzibel.bsky.social talks with @katiephang.bsky.social about the chilling effect this rule will have on the public sector workforce.
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The newest PSLF rule is a thinly-veiled political attack on the Trump Admin's perceived political foes.
@danzibel.bsky.social talks with @katiephang.bsky.social about the chilling effect this rule will have on the public sector workforce.
Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jffH...
@danzibel.bsky.social talks with @katiephang.bsky.social about the chilling effect this rule will have on the public sector workforce.
Full interview: 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.
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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...
@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...
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"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...
@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...
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.
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
We will continue to fight this misguided power grab in court.
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
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...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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.
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
We will continue to fight this misguided power grab in court.
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
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...
@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...
Trump Hit With MASSIVE Lawsuit Over Student Loan SCANDAL
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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November 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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...
@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...
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!
apnews.com/article/publ...
We just filed a lawsuit to challenge this illegal overreach!
apnews.com/article/publ...
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...
apnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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!
apnews.com/article/publ...
We just filed a lawsuit to challenge this illegal overreach!
apnews.com/article/publ...
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.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Tomorrow, we're filing a lawsuit against ED's brazen attempt to dismantle this critical program.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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.
www.politico.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Tomorrow, we're filing a lawsuit against ED's brazen attempt to dismantle this critical program.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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.
defendstudents.org/all/safeguar...
We will work hard to ensure that student protections are top of mind as more colleges partner with AI companies.
defendstudents.org/all/safeguar...
October 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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.
defendstudents.org/all/safeguar...
We will work hard to ensure that student protections are top of mind as more colleges partner with AI companies.
defendstudents.org/all/safeguar...
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."
Student Defense told @usatoday.com: "We will file a lawsuit in the next few days and challenge this illegal overreach."
Trump administration drastically alters student debt relief
The Education Department is attempting to disqualify employers whose staff with student loans would no longer be eligible for debt cancellation.
www.usatoday.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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."
Student Defense told @usatoday.com: "We will file a lawsuit in the next few days and challenge this illegal overreach."
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.
apnews.com/article/publ...
We will see them in court!
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
apnews.com/article/publ...
We will see them in court!
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
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."
apnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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.
apnews.com/article/publ...
We will see them in court!
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
apnews.com/article/publ...
We will see them in court!
defendstudents.org/all/student-...
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...
@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...
Working Forward | Working Forward: Unregulated | Episode 4
Explore credible certification pathways that help Arizona workers learn new skills and get hired.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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...
@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.
defendstudents.org
This relaunch reflects our resolve to keep fighting – and new opportunities in a shifting landscape.
defendstudents.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Exciting news! We just launched our newly designed website.
This relaunch reflects our resolve to keep fighting – and new opportunities in a shifting landscape.
defendstudents.org
This relaunch reflects our resolve to keep fighting – and new opportunities in a shifting landscape.
defendstudents.org
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
But too many left students with no credentials and bleak job prospects.
Watch More: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... Courtesy: @arizonapbs.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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
But too many left students with no credentials and bleak job prospects.
Watch More: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... Courtesy: @arizonapbs.bsky.social
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.
defendstudents.org/news/student...
defendstudents.org/news/student...
Student Defense Files Lawsuit to Force the Trump Administration to Disclose the Extent of the Use Artificial Intelligence in Federal Rulemaking
defendstudents.org
October 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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.
defendstudents.org/news/student...
defendstudents.org/news/student...
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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
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
Watch more here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVi... / via @arizonapbs.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
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:
defendstudents.org/news/student...
defendstudents.org/news/student...
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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:
defendstudents.org/news/student...
defendstudents.org/news/student...
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...
More info: www.defendstudents.org/news/student...
Student Defense Launches New Initiative to Develop Best Practices for AI in Higher Education
www.defendstudents.org
September 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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...
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.
www.defendstudents.org/news/student...
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.
www.defendstudents.org/news/student...
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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.
www.defendstudents.org/news/student...
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.
www.defendstudents.org/news/student...
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...
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...
Student Defense Launches New Initiative to Develop Best Practices for AI in Higher Education
www.defendstudents.org
September 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
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.
www.insidehighered.com
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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.
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...