BestColleges

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. It is the first program of its kind to be offered by an HBCU in Maryland, and only the second in the state. According to the U.S.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2023

The History of HBCUs in Michigan As the first and only HBCU in Michigan, Pensole Lewis College fulfills an important role in the state's history of higher education. The school lost its accreditation in 2007 and officially closed in 2015. Currently, the school does not offer courses for academic credit.

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BestColleges

APRIL 14, 2023

Tennessee's free community college scholarship program continues to spur students to higher education, new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data shows. Tennessee has funded more than $181 million in scholarships to more than 123,000 students since the program began, according to its Higher Education Commission.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The cost of a college education is more than most students can afford out of pocket. Examples of federal grants include Pell Grants , Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. The History of Higher Ed for Incarcerated Students. There is strong interest among incarcerated students for educational programing.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Now, almost 150 years on, unequal access to higher education persists among certain segments of our population. Loyola University Chicago developed Arrupe College in 2015, and the University of St. Students who complete the associate degree can go on to earn a bachelor's degree from the university for less than $10,000.

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BestColleges

MARCH 10, 2023

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation to allow incarcerated students access to a state grant program. The legislation reflects a nationwide trend toward expanding education access and financial aid for incarcerated students. That legislation is sponsored by Republican state Sen.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 10, 2023

Thirty-one states currently offer free community college with varying eligibility requirements, including several of Massachusetts' neighbors. Dozens of states offer free community college to their residents — and Massachusetts may soon be joining them.

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BestColleges

MARCH 25, 2024

The court's decision ultimately came down to whether the president had the authority to erase student loan debt using powers granted by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003 (HEROES Act). Most notably, Biden's widespread debt forgiveness plan proposed in August 2022 failed in the 11th hour due to a 6-3 U.S.

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EAB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Blogs Americans’ trust in higher ed has reached a new low. Gallup’s most recent poll revealed a concerning trend: only 36 percent of Americans have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education. Gallup suggests the rising cost of education as a driving force in low public confidence.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

A 2021 Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) report found college "early decision" deadlines often give an advantage to wealthier students with more resources. This means lowering barriers to accessing the extraordinary educational opportunities we offer here," Wente said. Wake Forest University President Susan R. "We

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Gavin Newsom is not running for president in 2024, he still manages to make national headlines sparring with Republican leaders over book bans, healthcare restrictions, and government reach into higher education. Newsom is a strong proponent of higher education. Even though California Gov. His rivalry with Florida Gov.

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BestColleges

JUNE 20, 2023

A federal-state partnership would eliminate tuition at public colleges for single households earning $125,000 or less, and married couples making $250,000 or less annually. And after five years, state contributions would reach 20% of the total cost, according to a summary of the College for All Act. "In

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They were part of the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP). "At I congratulate and commend all our graduates for harnessing the power of education to make positive changes in your lives and to be able to share what you've learned with your communities." Department of Education to Pell Grants for the first time since 1994.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Between 2015 and 2020, the percentage of college students who completed their degree on time at public four-year and two-year institutions increased by 5 and 6 percentage points, respectively, according to a new report from Complete College America (CCA). College completion rates are on the rise.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended higher education in 2020, one of the monumental changes was the widespread suspension of standardized testing. points higher than those with more modest scores. Most highly selective colleges remain temporarily test-optional.

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BestColleges

MAY 25, 2023

1] Check Nearly 30 years after the original ban, incarcerated individuals will finally have access to federal financial aid to help pay for higher education on July 1, 2023. 5] Check Those who participated in education programs had a 43% lower chance of recidivating than incarcerated individuals who did not. [6]

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BestColleges

MAY 1, 2023

These bills seek to restrict trans and nonbinary people's access to public life, from athletics to education, from entertainment to healthcare and more. Federal efforts to increase protections for LGBTQ+ students in Title IX rules could help campuses resist state-level anti-trans laws and policies. The 2015 U.S.

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BestColleges

APRIL 7, 2023

And a 30-year veteran of higher education is moving on to open a new Chick-fil-A franchise. Each leader is leaving their post for very different reasons, some of which touch on the big issues facing higher ed. Each leader is leaving their post for very different reasons, some of which touch on the big issues facing higher ed.

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BestColleges

APRIL 14, 2023

A 2021 report from the United States Department of Justice shows that 33% of formerly incarcerated individuals still haven't found jobs four years after being released from prison. His mother abandoned him, and he became a ward of the state of Virginia. Sammy Perez spent a third of his life behind bars.

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Discovery College Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2022

Below are the averages for the 2021-2022 school year: in-state public four-year colleges: $27,330 out-of-state public four-year colleges: $44,150 private non-profit four-year colleges: $55,800 CBS News recently published a list of the 50 most expensive colleges in the U.S., Since 2006, student loan debt has more than tripled.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 15, 2023

Data Summary Check In July 2021, there were roughly 124,500 student workers represented in higher education unions. [1] 2] Check Roughly 48,000 workers across the University of California system's 10 campuses went on strike from mid-November to the end of December 2022 — the largest recorded higher education strike. [3]

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Currently, high school students comprise 1 in 5 community college students in the US, with fifteen states attributing 25% or more of their community college enrollment to dual enrollment. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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BestColleges

AUGUST 24, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a long-standing history of educating health professionals; HBCUs graduates comprise 50% of Black doctors. In 2015, minorities filled only 9% of CEO and 14% of chief medical officers positions. However, healthcare leadership does not represent our diverse society.

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BestColleges

MAY 26, 2023

Although relevant AI technologies have existed in some form for years, they often go underutilized in nursing education due in large part to a lack of educators or confidence. To help nursing education keep pace with AI expansion, experts suggest that curriculum change is needed. The bot, created by Gaumard Scientific Co. ,

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By 2015, two Baylor football players had been convicted of sexual assault. What responsibility do colleges have to protect students from sexual violence? That question rested at the heart of a seven-year lawsuit brought by 15 women against Baylor University in June 2016. Yet the officials took no action.

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Educated Quest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Black Family’s Guide to College Admissions defines success in the admissions process just as I do: that students and their families should have choices. Today more college-going Black students are drown towards PWIs. But more recently, the co-authors write, there is more interest in HBCUs as supportive student communities.

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BestColleges

MARCH 15, 2023

4] Check In 2022, 25% of the students we surveyed said that balancing education with work, family, and household obligations was their biggest concern about the remote/online learning experience. [5] 6] All areas of everyday life were disrupted, and higher education was no exception. from 2019 to 2020. [2]

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The best time to begin working with an Independent Education Consultant (IEC) in Denver, Colorado is the summer before sophomore year. Whether your student is considering a small liberal arts school or their state’s Flagship University, cost of attendance has skyrocketed. Here are the top 5 reasons why: 1. Happy leads to success.

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Admissions Madness

APRIL 30, 2022

I even served as the first moderator from late 2015 until the middle of 2017. I joined Reddit’s Applying to College when it had less than 3,000 members. I’m friends with the founder Steve Schwartz in real life. I tried my best to make it a sane, inclusive, and informative community. Students aren’t incentivized to take collective action.

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the college spy

APRIL 14, 2023

The College Spy periodically welcomes guest blogs from other experts and thought leaders on topics we believe will be of interest to parents and students on the journey from high school to higher education. For example, the median salary for a computer science grad at Indiana State is $51,642 (at an average annual cost of $13,896).

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BestColleges

JULY 26, 2023

A 2015 Gallup study found that black graduates of HBCUs have a greater sense of purpose and more financial success. With soaring student debt rates, these lower costs can make education at an HBCU more accessible. As a part of this, students may find a closer community at HBCUs, both online and on-campus. Read our ranking methodology.

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Humbach Education Consulting

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In the United States, that number is closer to 1 percent, according to the nonprofit Higher Education Research Institute. Fact: Of the students surveyed by AGA, the largest percentage spent their gaps in the United States. Why even consider a gap? Many colleges offer January start dates. Myth: A gap is exotic.

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The Thoughtful College Search

JULY 17, 2023

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed ’s “Admissions Insider” July 17, 2023) I spent most of last week reading the Supreme Court decisions in SFFA v. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights alleging that Harvard discriminated against Asian American applicants, and most of the interview with host Arun Rath focused on that issue.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MAY 27, 2016

With ample planning and time, it is very possible that your student can attend an out-of-state institution for less than an in-state one. Often as our teenagers move through high school, the pressures and stresses of higher education increase. Happy leads to success. And I teach them how to finish in 4 years, not 5 or 6!

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Humbach Education Consulting

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In the United States, that number is closer to 1 percent, according to the nonprofit Higher Education Research Institute. Fact: Of the students surveyed by AGA, the largest percentage spent their gaps in the United States. Why even consider a gap? Many colleges offer January start dates. Myth: A gap is exotic.

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