My Colleges and Careers Helps Students Get an Education Despite Constantly Changing Government Regulations

Provo, UT (Vocus/PRWEB) December 21, 2010

On Dec. 18, 2010, Congress blocked the DREAM Act, which would have made it possible for illegal immigrants who were brought to the country as children to become United States citizens by attending college or serving in the military. My Colleges and Careers supports the goal on the White House Blog of having the “highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.” The site encourages this by helping students everywhere find education opportunities that meet their needs.

The controversial DREAM Act was passed by the House of Representatives but was voted down by the Senate with a final vote of 55-41. It is estimated that about 934,000 undocumented elementary and secondary school students would have been effected by the act.

Those who support the DREAM Act believe it is a good way for students or members of the military who prove themselves productive members of the community to gain legal status. Others oppose the act, claiming it is a way to grant amnesty and will encourage more illegal immigration.

Some who oppose the DREAM Act are glad it was blocked in Congress, believing it isn’t fair for state colleges that are funded by taxpayers to give enrollment spots to undocumented students.

However, some supporters of the bill still think action needs to be taken for children of illegal immigrants. State Assemblywoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing) encouraged U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services New York District Office Director Andrea J. Quarantillo to grant “deferred action” status to undocumented youth in New York.

This “deferred action” status would make it possible for children of illegal immigrants to get identification, work in the U.S. and even attend college without the risk of being deported.

Students can rely on My Colleges and Careers to provide the latest news about laws and government regulations that may affect their traditional or online college education. The site can help students understand the education investment and how they can start the career of their choice. It can also help professionals learn how to change career paths.

Recently, government regulations have been proposed for for-profit schools that would require them to meet strict requirements. Some for-profit schools are being investigated after it was found that a large number of their graduates default on their student loans.

Investigations are being conducted to determine whether these schools use unfair recruiting tactics and fail to prepare their students well enough to get a post-graduation job that is lucrative enough to pay back student loans.

For-profit schools have grown extremely quickly. In the last 10 years the enrollment at these schools has increased by 300 percent. Also in the last 10 years, the schools’ revenue has increased from $ 9 billion to $ 29.2 billion; a large amount of which comes from taxpayers.

Most of the revenue for-profit schools garner comes from the government in the form of federal student aid and from the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs and various state programs. The University of Phoenix (part of the Apollo group), a popular choice for online courses, receives 90 percent of its revenue from federal loans and grants.

Even though new laws and acts may be enacted and new regulations may be imposed, My Colleges and Careers continues to provide students with the information they need to decide what kinds of courses, traditional or online courses, are right for them and make informed decisions about education. The site helps students compare online schools so they can find the one that works for them.

The site helps students find careers that interest them and shows them what it takes to land their dream job. Students can find the right school, program and even online course for them that is tailored to their interests and needs so they can get on the right path to starting a rewarding and lucrative career.

Information about careers can help students understand what kind of investment they are making when they enroll in a traditional or online school. It can also help them make wise financial decisions so they can be prepared to repay student loans when they graduate.

http://www.mycollegesandcareers.com is committed to helping students find the best school for them so they can earn their college degree and embark on a rewarding career. A powerful resource for individuals who have full-time jobs and family responsibilities, My Colleges and Careers connects people with the programs that help them earn their degree online.

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