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News

President Vetoes Congressional Rebuke of Borrower Defense Rules

June 5, 2020

President Donald Trump has vetoed Congress’ attempt to overturn controversial changes to borrower defense regulations made by the Department of Education last fall. NACUBO expects the borrower defense rule to take effect on July 1.


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  • May 22, 2020

    FASB Finalizes Effective Date Postponements in Light of COVID-19

    FASB officially approved the release of an Accounting Standards Update that postpones implementation dates by one year for leases for all independent institutions and revenue recognition for independent institutions without public or conduit debt.

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  • May 14, 2020

    GASB Issues New Guidance In Light of COVID-19

    In response to the pandemic, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board has issued a new statement that extends implementation for most major standards by one year. Recently issued Implementation Guide 2020-1 reinforces delayed effectives dates and provides updated guidance.

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Business Officer

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Research

  • May 29, 2020

    Tuition Discounting Study Glossary

    Definition of key terms in the annual Tuition Discounting Study

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  • May 29, 2020

    NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study

    The annual NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study (TDS) measures the institutional tuition discount rates and other indicators of institutional grant awards to first-time, full-time first year undergraduates and all undergraduates who attend private, nonprofit (independent) colleges and universities.

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Press Release

  • May 28, 2020

    Ascendium Education Group Awards NACUBO Planning Grant to Advance Student Success Efforts

    To develop an infrastructure for a multi-institution, multi-initiative process focused on student success at colleges and universities, NACUBO has been awarded a $1.1 million planning grant from Ascendium Education Group.

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  • January 30, 2020

    U.S. Educational Endowments Report 5.3 Percent Average Return in FY19

    Nearly half of endowment withdrawals fund student financial aid

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