federal loans
Coverage of federal loans in the Nexus archive.
- Former Va. House candidate sentenced in $225,000 pandemic relief fraud scheme
A former Va. House candidate was sentenced to two years in prison for fraudulently obtaining over $220,000 in federal loans from a pandemic relief program intended for small businesses. She is appealing the sentence.
- 4 McBee town leaders face charges in alleged traffic ticket scam: What we know
Four McBee town leaders, including the mayor and police chief, face charges in an alleged traffic ticket scam where officials pressured officers to issue tickets to generate revenue. Court documents reveal communications between the mayor and police chief discussing ticket quotas to fund town expenses, including patrol cars and equipment.
- InvestigateTV+ Weekend: For-profit schools not as promised
For-profit schools are accused of misleading students with false promises about job prospects and education quality, leading to significant debt and unfulfilled career outcomes. Federal agencies have raised concerns about these institutions, and many students struggle with loan forgiveness processes despite schools failing to deliver on their commitments.