Department Of Education And Secretary DeVos Held In Civil Contempt

The Department of Education was held in civil contempt for violating a court order to stop collecting loans from students of the defunct Corinthian Colleges. The court ordered the department to pay $100,000 in damages. The department admitted to misinforming over 16,000 borrowers about their loan payments. Judge Sallie Kim criticized the department's minimal compliance efforts. The Department of Education expressed disappointment in the ruling but acknowledged mistakes and took steps to rectify the situation. This decision is part of ongoing legal challenges faced by the department.

What was the Department of Education ordered to do after being found in civil contempt?

• Pay $100,000 in damages to students

• Close down Corinthian Colleges

• Increase loan interest rates

• Provide scholarships to affected students

Which college was involved in the Department of Education's loan collection issue?

• DeVry University

• ITT Technical Institute

• Phoenix University

• Corinthian Colleges

What did the Department of Education admit regarding borrower notifications?

• They were given extra time to repay loans

• They were wrongly informed about auto payments

• They were correctly informed about loan forgiveness

• They were offered lower interest rates

How did the Department of Education respond to the court's ruling?

• By expressing disappointment and taking corrective actions

• By ignoring the ruling

• By appealing the decision

• By increasing loan collection efforts

What ongoing issue is the Department of Education facing?

• Excessive funding for public schools

• Lack of student enrollment

• High approval rates for loan forgiveness

• Ongoing legal battles over loan forgiveness program