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New Agreement to Offer Higher Education Access in All Maryland Prisons

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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland (USM) signed an agreement in April that will allow incarcerated individuals at all state correctional institutions to have access to a college education. Tuition costs will be covered in full by Pell Grants.

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Howard University Revokes Diddy’s Honorary Degree, Ends Scholarship

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announced that its board of trustees unanimously voted to rescind Combs' honorary degree given to him in 2014, end the $1 million scholarship in his name, and refuse a $1 million commitment made in October with Combs' foundation. Howard University revoked Sean "Diddy" Combs' honorary degree and ended a $1 million scholarship in his name.

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College Receives Tech Talent Diversity Initiative Grant

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Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy joined leaders from the tech and innovation sector at Rapid7 in Boston today for the announcement of three new grants from the Commonwealth’s Tech Talent Diversity Initiative, an effort aimed at boosting diversity hiring and training opportunities for diverse candidates.

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California Bill Proposes Free Tuition for Low-Income Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees at Community Colleges

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Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, introduced the legislation , which would extend covered enrollment fees for eligible students under the California College Promise Grant from two to four academic years. "In To receive the grant, you must fall within the income standards. million students enrolled in CCC.

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California Community College Offering Free Courses to Incarcerated Juveniles

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Students won't have to pay for the classes, and they're transferable to both the University of California and the California State University systems. The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network. The program, funded by a $1.5 They are of the age they have finished high school.

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Common App Sees Increase in College Applications

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Funding granted through the FAFSA can be the difference between affording a degree or looking for other, cheaper options — or even delaying admission. The applicant received or is eligible to receive a Pell Grant. The applicant is a ward of the state or an orphan. Each applicant this cycle submitted an average of 6.65

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Maine Liberal Arts College Expands Financial Aid for Middle-Income Families

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Colby College is made up of 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. The college comprises 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. Most only require that students fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a state aid application and an application to the college.