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Biden Admin Forgives $6B in Debt for Former Art Institute Students

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The Biden administration announced May 1 that the Department of Education (ED) would automatically forgive all remaining federal student debt for people who attended any Art Institute campus between Jan. ED will also refund all payments borrowers made toward student debt used to pay for an Art Institute education. 1, 2004, and Oct.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Research indicates that Hispanic students are more likely to attend underfunded schools with fewer resources, resulting in limited access to quality education. Hispanic families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups. Schedule a time to talk References Chapa, J., & De Anda, D. Crosnoe, R.,

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West Virginia Drops FAFSA Requirement for State Financial Aid, Declares State of Emergency

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Jim Justice, a Republican serving as governor since 2017, declared a state of emergency in late April. West Virginians enrolled in a public college or university will be able to qualify for the state's Promise Scholarship and Higher Education Grant programs without a FAFSA, Justice said in a statement. "I

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The Rising Cost of College Tuition

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In fact, between 1987 and 2017, the cost of attending a public four-year college rose more than 200%, far outstripping the growth in household income. This rising tide of tuition costs has sparked conversations about the accessibility of higher education, particularly among middle and upper-middle-class families.

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BYU-Idaho To Launch 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program

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The total price tag is $7,200, according to a video from BYU-Pathway Worldwide, the online higher education institution that will provide the degree with the schools. Church Educational System (CES) Commissioner Elder Clark G. The program allows students to earn professional certificates in tandem with their degree.

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Cannabis Microcredentials Can Boost Budding Careers

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Green Flower is currently partnering with 27 universities on courses covering everything from business and risk management to medical education to agriculture and horticulture. Kalef has been in higher education for over 16 years with online program managers (OPMs) and at Green Flower for almost five years.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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Access to higher education has the potential to transform the lives of young New Yorkers and change the trajectory of a student's life, Gov. Through these bold initiatives, we are taking critical steps toward ensuring every New York student can continue their education, build their professional career, and pursue their dreams.