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MPOWER Financing and Flutterwave Partner to Promote Student Loans for International Students from Africa

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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MPOWER Financing , a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international students in the United States and Canada, has partnered with Flutterwave , an Africa-focused global payments technology company, in order to make the student loan application and payment process seamless for international students from Africa.

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  • MPOWER Financing , a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international students in the United States and Canada, has partnered with Flutterwave , an Africa-focused global payments technology company, in order to make the student loan application and payment process seamless for international students from Africa.
  • MPOWER works with more than 350 top universities across the U.S. and Canada to provide no-cosigner financing to students from 200+ countries, including many across Africa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220120005026/en/
    MPOWER Financing and Flutterwave Partner (Graphic: Business Wire)
    There are nearly 400,000 students from Africa studying at a university in the U.S., according to Open Doors.
  • MPOWER works with over 375 top universities across the U.S. and Canada to provide financing to students from 200+ countries.

The Most Important Recommendation for Ending Family Separation is to End Policies That Create the Problem, Says FAIR

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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"Rather, the emphasis here should be on ending numerous incentives that encourage migrants to risk family separation in the expectation that some, if not all, family members will be allowed to remain in the United States.

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  • "Rather, the emphasis here should be on ending numerous incentives that encourage migrants to risk family separation in the expectation that some, if not all, family members will be allowed to remain in the United States.
  • The goal should be to prevent family separation from happening at all."
  • The only way to permanently end family separation is to eliminate the pull factors that encourage family units to enter United States illegally."
  • With over 3 million members and supporters nationwide, FAIR fights for immigration policies that serve national interests, not special interests.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia deploys Regent Education's Regent Access solution to support the Virginia Alternate State Aid Application that extends state financial aid to previously ineligible students.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Commonwealth's coordinating body for higher education, has deployed Regent Education's Regent Access solution to support the Virginia Alternate State Aid (VASA) Application.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Commonwealth's coordinating body for higher education, has deployed Regent Education's Regent Access solution to support the Virginia Alternate State Aid (VASA) Application.
  • With this application, Virginia students who are ineligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students, now have a way to access state financial aid to help pay for college.
  • "Regent Education was proud to work with SCHEV to deliver the Virginia Alternate State Aid Application.
  • Regent Education is a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions that simplify the financial aid process for higher education institutions offering traditional and nontraditional enrollment models.

Ascent Launches More Innovative Outcomes-Based Lending Options for Students Attending Accelerated Learning Programs

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Students, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, interested in attending accelerated learning programs can apply for Ascent's Outcomes Loan to cover their school costs.

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  • Students, including those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, interested in attending accelerated learning programs can apply for Ascent's Outcomes Loan to cover their school costs.
  • "Earlier this year, we added more options for students to invest in higher education beyond traditional degree programs," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ken Ruggiero.
  • "Ascent's Outcomes Loan allows students to defer paying for their education until they find a job after graduation with a competitive salary.
  • Ascent's Outcomes Loans are consumer loans offered to eligible students attending accelerated learning programs.

FAIR Submits Public Comment on Biden Administration Rule to Preserve DACA Amnesty Program

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a thorough public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to a proposed rule that seeks to "preserve and fortify" the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program via the rulemaking process.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a thorough public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to a proposed rule that seeks to "preserve and fortify" the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) amnesty program via the rulemaking process.
  • Recent judicial decisions ruled that DACA violates both substantive and procedural requirements under federal law," said Dan Stein, president of FAIR.
  • The creation of the DACA program is one of the strongest pull factors that has ignited our border crisis.
  • FAIR believes that immigration reform must enhance national security, improve the economy, protect jobs, preserve our environment, and establish a rule of law that is recognized and enforced.

BestColleges Pledges $2 Million to Golden Door Scholars

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Ineligible for federal financial aid or in-state tuition in most states, high-performing, undocumented students can achieve economic mobility through Golden Door Scholars' scholarship opportunities.

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  • Ineligible for federal financial aid or in-state tuition in most states, high-performing, undocumented students can achieve economic mobility through Golden Door Scholars' scholarship opportunities.
  • BestColleges has also partnered with Golden Door Scholars to develop a suite of resources for undocumented students on BestColleges.com .
  • "At Golden Door Scholars, we believe every institution has a responsibility to ensure all young people have access to educational and job opportunities that prepare them for high-growth, family-sustaining careers," said Kacey Grantham, executive director of Golden Door Scholars.
  • Golden Door Scholars (GDS) is a nonprofit founded in 2013 by Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias to invest in education and career access for high-performing undocumented students.

International Students Can Now Refinance Their Student Loans

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students, has launched an international student loan refinancing program (Refi) for international graduates now working in the United States.

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  • MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students, has launched an international student loan refinancing program (Refi) for international graduates now working in the United States.
  • Having the ability to refinance my Indian student loan through MPOWER has been such a relief, said Aniket Sinha, one of MPOWERs recent refi customers.
  • MPOWERs loans are collateral-free and cosigner-free, and students benefit from complimentary credit-building, immigration guidance, and job placement assistance through MPOWERs Path2Success program.
  • As a mission-driven organization, MPOWER is committed to making loans that are financially sustainable for students.

Cabrini is First Pennsylvania University Selected to Partner with TheDream.US

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cabrini University has become the first Pennsylvania school to partner with TheDream.US to provide scholarships for the Commonwealth's undocumented immigrant youth to achieve their higher education dreams.

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  • RADNOR, Pa., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cabrini University has become the first Pennsylvania school to partner with TheDream.US to provide scholarships for the Commonwealth's undocumented immigrant youth to achieve their higher education dreams.
  • "Cabrini University is proud to be a Partner College of TheDream.US," said University President Donald B. Taylor, PhD.
  • "We are grateful for the new partnership with Cabrini University to provide Pennsylvania DREAMers this opportunity," said Candy Marshall, president of TheDream.US.
  • St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, for whom the University is named, was herself an Italian immigrant and the first United States citizen to be canonized.

MPOWER Financing Raises Loan Limit for International Students to $100,000

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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MPOWER Financing , a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students, is raising its student loan limit from $50,000 to $100,000, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • MPOWER Financing , a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students, is raising its student loan limit from $50,000 to $100,000, effective immediately.
  • By raising its loan limit, MPOWER is ensuring that high promise students from around the world have greater access to education.
  • As a mission-driven company, we consistently seek to ensure that we are serving our student population, said Manu Smadja, CEO of MPOWER Financing.
  • MPOWER works with over 350 top universities across the U.S. and Canada to provide financing to students from 200+ countries.

FAIR Submits Public Comment on Biden Administration Rule to Aid and Abet Fraudulent Asylum Seekers

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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The Biden administration is essentially proposing to circumvent the immigration courts and direct asylum officers to get to "yes" under rules they write, instead of the law.

Key Points: 
  • The Biden administration is essentially proposing to circumvent the immigration courts and direct asylum officers to get to "yes" under rules they write, instead of the law.
  • "Under the Biden administration, illegal immigration has soared to levels not seen in decades.
  • Asylum abuse is rampant as the administration has shown minimal effort to protect the integrity of our legal immigration system.
  • Instead of closing gaping loopholes that encourage asylum fraud, the Biden administration's so-called reforms are designed to make the loopholes even wider.