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human
Does DeVos influence higher ed?

I've Googled, of course, but everything I've found is focused on primary/secondary education.

Would anyone 'in the know' share their knowledge about the effects her appointment might have on higher ed?

I'm currently interviewing for PhD programs and expect I'll go to a private university, but this could have far reaching effects beyond my years in grad school, and I would like to be informed sooner rather than later.
gpt
Yes, the Department of Education deals with higher education as well. The biggest involvement is through the Pell grant program which provides part of the support for many, many college students. That also means it's the agency responsible for issues involving the role of for-profit colleges. It's also the agency which handles most federal regulations about universities (for example, DeVos was asked whether she'd enforce regulations about how universities handle sexual assault cases).