Nasser Paydar Talks Mental Health, Student Debt Relief, and Other Priorities for the Education Dept.

Aired October 13, 2022

Nasser Paydar, assistant secretary for postsecondary education at the Department of Education, joins the hosts to talk about what the department is doing to improve access and affordability for college students. Jon, Sarah, and Mushtaq kick off the show with a discussion of the recent court decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and their predictions for the upcoming midterms.

Here are some of the links and references from this week’s show:

Get Your Gold Wine Glasses Ready: ‘Love Is Blind’ Is Apparently Casting In D.C.
DCist | Sept. 27, 2022

Appeals Court Says DACA Is Illegal but Keeps Program Alive for Now
The New York Times (sub. req.) | Oct. 5, 2022

Remember the Dreamers

Building on President Biden's Unity Agenda, Education Department Urges Colleges to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Provide Mental Health Supports to Students

Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts

Play It Safe: Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams

What to Know About the Application for Biden's Student Loan Relief
NPR | Oct. 12, 2022

#DoublePell

During ‘Raise the B.A.R.’ Summit, Education Department Announces College Completion Fund Competition to Support Postsecondary Student Success

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Hosts and Guests

Nasser Paydar

Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education

Guest

Nasser Paydar

Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Jonathan Fansmith directs ACE’s comprehensive efforts to engage federal policymakers on a broad range of issues including student aid, government regulation, scientific research, and tax policy. His work involves representation before the U.S. Congress...

Co-host

Jon Fansmith

Senior Vice President

Government Relations and National Engagement

Mushtaq Gunja

Executive Director, Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President

Mushtaq Gunja serves as executive director of the Carnegie Classification systems and senior vice president at ACE, where he is in charge of running and reimagining the Carnegie framework. Prior to joining ACE, Gunja served as assistant dean in academi...

Co-host

Mushtaq Gunja

Executive Director, Carnegie Classification Systems and Senior Vice President

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

Sarah Spreitzer represents ACE and its members on matters related to research policy and funding, federal policy, international students, immigration, and legislative issues. Before joining ACE, Spreitzer held senior positions in higher e...

Co-host

Sarah Spreitzer

Vice President and Chief of Staff

Government Relations

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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page.