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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

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Let’s dive into some definitions and discuss fundamental financial aid terminology while introducing what’s new this aid cycle so you can successfully navigate the process of funding an undergraduate education as we approach 2024. It aims to make higher education accessible to those with limited means.

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The Rise and Future of Microcredentials in Higher Education

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And graduate students can't always access financial aid. Keep reading to learn about the rising prevalence of microcredentials in higher education and their projected future. the National Education Association) and four-year colleges and universities were runners-up. UPCEA and Collegis Education.

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We Wrote the Book on Strategic Enrollment Planning (Again): New Third Edition Released by RNL

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Learn more and order The third edition of Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Dynamic Collaboration provides a roadmap for navigating the shifting higher education terrain. Chapter 1 sets the historical stage for higher education, exploring major trends and considering the future. What’s in the new book edition?

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A Guide to How to Pay for Grad School

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Going to graduate school can be an excellent way to increase your career prospects, advance your career, and boost your salary. That number you just read is the average debt balance among graduate students with federal student loans in 2023, according to the Education Data Initiative.

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A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

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Want to minimize student loan debt while attending college or graduate school? The federal work-study program ensures part-time jobs are available to undergraduate and graduate students with financial need. To ensure your school participates in the federal work-study program, check with the financial aid office.

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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

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Get more information For more on recruiting adult student populations, including graduate students, subscribe to the Professional and Adult Education Blog. For this reason, it’s critical that adult-serving programs confer the skills employers most commonly seek in program graduates.

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How Campus Strikes Impact Students

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Higher education is not exempt from strike action. Higher education is no exception. In November 2022, nearly 50,000 academic workers in the University of California (UC) system voted to authorize the largest strike in higher education. Will classes be canceled? This is a possibility. Yes, for now.