photo by: Warren Scott
Eastern Gateway Community College has been granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education’s cease-and-desist action.
In July, the Department issued a cease-and-desist against the college’s Free College Benefit Program, prohibiting new enrollments and causing uncertainty for current students as to hether they could finish their programs.
Eastern Gateway filed a lawsuit and sought injunctive relief, arguing that the cease-and-desist action had been taken without affording the college administrative process, and was causing the college and its students irreparable harm. U.S. District James L. Graham of the Southern District of Ohio agreed and granted the preliminary injunction in the order. As a result, EGCC will open spring registration Tuesday for continuing students in the program and for new students shortly thereafter.
“Our focus has been on getting answers for our students and employees. We are happy that students can plan for the spring 2023 semester and concentrate on their studies,” stated college President Michael Geoghegan.
Eastern Gateway’s spring semester begins on Jan. 9.
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