Law & Policy Updates
When a rule, a regulation, or a court decision changes, these posts explain what changed and what it means for students: the Title IX rules, testing-agency policies, state laws, and federal student aid. Each one is dated, so you can see how current it is. For how a process works step by step, start with the guides on the blog’s main page.
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Accused of Using AI on Your Law School Application
Law schools now make applicants certify no AI tool wrote their essays. The LSAC misconduct process, its 30-day deadline, and what to do first.
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LSAC Score Holds: What’s Happening, Why It’s Concerning, and What to Do
LSAT score on hold with no stated reason? What an LSAC score hold means, why early reports are concerning, and what to do first.
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How a Dismissal, Leave or Repeated Year Can Cost You Grad PLUS
A dismissal, withdrawal or long leave can end the old federal loan limits for students who borrowed before July 1, 2026. What to ask before you sign.
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What the September 2026 Title IX Recodification Changed — and What It Didn’t
On September 29, 2026, the Education Department recodified the Title IX rules. For students in a case now, the hearing rules did not change.
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Florida Colleges Can Now Point to a Rule When They Say No for Past Misconduct
A new Florida rule, effective August 5, 2026, lets Florida College System trustees deny admission or enrollment for past misconduct. What it means for you.
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Claude Now Marks AI Content — What It Means If You’re Accused of Using AI in School
Anthropic has published how it marks content Claude produces — a different animal from AI detectors, and it matters if you are accused.
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Students Should Think Twice Before Extending Graduation Under BBB
A research year, leave, or repeat semester may seem like a timing issue. Under the 2026 federal loan rules, it may become a financing issue.
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Why the New Federal Student Loan Caps May Lead to More Litigation
Beginning July 1, 2026, federal student lending changes are set to put far more pressure on families to use private student loans.