Federal Student Grants to Undergo Racial Preferences Reversal. The U.S. Department of Education is set to overhaul its rules governing the allocation of federal student grants, sparking debate over affirmative action policies. A recent court filing reveals that the Department plans to revise its guidelines, which currently permit colleges and universities to use race as a factor in awarding financial assistance. The move follows a lawsuit filed by the Young America's Foundation (YAF), a conservative advocacy group, which argues that the existing rules discriminate against white applicants and violate federal law. The Department's decision has significant implications for higher education institutions and students across the country, who may see changes to the way financial aid is distributed.
The U.S. Department of Education will change race-based rules regarding federal student grants after a legal notice was released Tuesday. In a motion to dismiss, the Young America's Foundation (YAF) ...
