Ruffaloni
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.
BestColleges
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The average federal grant award for undergraduate students has more than doubled to $10,590 in 2022 from $5,190 in 2001. [2]. The cost of a college education is more than most students can afford out of pocket. According to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), during the 2019-2020 academic year: Note Reference [1].
Admitted
OCTOBER 10, 2023
By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. Source: U.S.
BestColleges
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Despite all the rhetoric around access and equity, American colleges care more about enrolling the "right" mix of students, and part of that strategy involves enticing wealthy students with "merit" aid — even students who don't need it. Today's colleges still employ these enrollment techniques.
BestColleges
JANUARY 16, 2024
Among those who did fill out the form, only 30% enrolled and received state financial aid. Assemblymember Mike Fong, D-Alhambra, chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, introduced the legislation sponsored by CSAC. The solution? Combine CADAA and the AB 540 affidavit, so that students only needed to submit one form.
Admissions Madness
JUNE 4, 2022
Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. Legally, there is no recourse available to universities to coerce you into enrolling or paying any penalty. Instead, it’s the most powerful tool in a university’s enrollment management arsenal.
BestColleges
AUGUST 16, 2023
If you're a current or prospective student seeking an enriching educational experience in engineering, it's worth taking the time to discover the top HBCUs and their standout STEM programming. An engineering program is an educational curriculum designed to train students in the principles and application of engineering.
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