Hispanic leaders hold teleconference on implications of arbitrary rule

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the crucial 45-day public comment period ends tomorrow, MANA, A National Latina Organization, will host a teleconference with State Rep. Juan C. Zapata (R-FL) and State Rep. Nora Espinoza (R-NM) to discuss a proposed Department of Education rule, known as "Gainful Employment" that has the potential to limit educational opportunities and access for minority students, especially for Hispanics.  September 9 is the final day for the public to express concerns with the rule to the Department of Education.

The Department of Education proposed the "Gainful Employment" rule with the intention of helping students who attend career colleges from taking on too much debt. However, the rule is based on an arbitrary loan debt-to-income ratio that would deny financial aid to students who do not meet the formula and consequently, limit them from attending career college programs of their choice.  September 9 is the last day of a Notice of Proposed Rule Making process where the department is soliciting public feedback on this rule.

Please confirm your participation with Lily Amare at executiveassistant@hermana.org.

About MANA

MANA, A National Latina Organization, is a nonprofit advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. With chapters across the country, it is the oldest national Latina membership organization in the United States. MANA, whose mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy, envisions a national community of informed Latina activists working to improve the quality of life for all Hispanics. MANA also has the only national Latina mentoring program for girls 11 to 18, known as "HERMANITAS®".

SOURCE MANA: A National Latina Organization

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