AHM Advising

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When many families hear the term "financial aid," they automatically assume loans, grants, or need-based financial support. In reality, financial aid is an umbrella term that colleges and universities use to encompass both need-based and merit-based aid. How do you qualify for merit-based aid ?

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ACM College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

As college application season is fully underway, it is important to learn about the primary financial aid applications and types of aid your student could receive. Also, each state and college has their own deadline for when you need to file, and these often fall around the time the college applications are due.

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ACM College Consulting

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As college application season is fully underway, it is important to learn about the primary financial aid applications and types of aid your student could receive. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the standard form used by all schools to determine the amount of federal aid a student will receive.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Student advocacy groups have put their support behind a proposal to make the financial aid process more transparent. The law would standardize the financial aid offers that colleges and universities send to prospective students in an effort to give them the true cost of attendance. This comes after the U.S.

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The College Solutions Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will make it easier for grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents and anyone else outside the nuclear family to help with college costs without hurting eligibility for financial aid. This financial assistance is considered the child’s untaxed income.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is sure to shine a spotlight on higher education policy issues. isn't 100% sure who will be the Republican nominee or how the general election will be fought, lawmakers have hinted at what the major higher education policy battles will be in 2024. Though Washington, D.C., Though Washington, D.C.,

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. The rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been rocky, but perhaps more so for U.S. An FSA representative addressed the issue during a Thursday Q&A with financial aid administrators. Unfortunately.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here are policy discussions that will impact higher education in 2023. The status of Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) is hazy, while a level-funding of Federal Student Aid (FSA) may cause complications in doling out forgiveness to borrowers. higher education may also grab headlines in the upcoming year.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Some schools have explicit capped loans policies - either only giving federally subsidized loans or limiting overall loan amount - which means more protection for your family. Some schools have student contribution policies , that explicitly limit student contribution and allow them to focus on school. Washington University in St.

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BestColleges

APRIL 16, 2024

The botched launch of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may lead to a precipitous drop in college enrollments for the upcoming school year that could surpass those reported following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to higher education experts and advocates. High-minority school 32.2% -33.3%

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 13, 2024

This year’s high school seniors navigated an admissions season bookended by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action and a fiasco with the federal financial aid form (FAFSA) that has left half a million students and their families without vital information on college costs and financial aid awards.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The new bill also seeks to shape financial aid and on-campus research programs to adhere to the Supreme Court ruling. Affirmative action policies have been in place in the United States since the '60s and have provided opportunities to women and minority groups in all aspects of life, including employment, housing, and education.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Many college students rely on federal financial aid to afford college. That means federal financial aid — including federal student loans — has already been disbursed to students. That means federal financial aid — including federal student loans — has already been disbursed to students.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students.

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BestColleges

APRIL 3, 2024

Greg Abbott signed an executive order directing colleges and universities to review and update their free speech policies. This comes as a response to a reported rise in antisemitic harassment in the state. The executive order names two pro-Palestine student groups as potential violators of free speech policies.

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BestColleges

MARCH 26, 2024

The gift will go toward financial aid and scholarships. This policy change will impact about 350 families. Dartmouth is expanding financial aid, ensuring families making under $125,000 a year pay nothing for their student's education starting next academic year.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

Founded in 1769, it holds the honor of being the ninth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States. Dartmouth College , an Ivy League institution nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, was ranked #18 (tied with Vanderbilt) in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 3, 2023

How to Research Your Colleges’ Admissions & Financial Aid Policies This week you’re going to take your strategy one step further and tailor it to each of the colleges on your list based on what each particular college emphasizes as most important in their decision-making process. What is their standardized testing policy?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. But many parents are unaware of a lesser-known alternative that offers the prestige and academic rigor of an Ivy League school: the Public Ivy.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RESPOND TO NEW TIMING OF FAFSA DATA Problems with the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have been widely reported, and have created major problems not just for students and families, but also for colleges and universities around the country.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ADOPTS NEW TEST-OPTIONAL POLICY Just as Yale decided to pivot back to test scores, University of Michigan formally adopted a test-optional policy that replaces their previous test-flexible policy. If you can’t keep these policies straight, you aren’t alone! Fortunately, a suspect is in custody.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 18, 2023

Attending law school – and eventually practicing law – is a fantastic way to expand your strengths, enrich your academic life, engage in meaningful dialogues, connect with pressing, modern-day issues, and ignite your intellectual spark, all while working to change the future in meaningful ways. What Law Schools Should I Apply To?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. this year, led by gains in California applications, which compensated for a decline in out-of-state applications. After all, knowledge is power. Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4% Applications to the UCs were up by 1.4%

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 19, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK SURVEY FINDS COLLEGE STUDENTS PREFER CAMPUS GUN POLICIES A new Gallup survey showed that 81% of current and prospective college students consider campus gun policies to be “at least somewhat important” in their decision to enroll, and 34% say they are “ extremely important.”

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 27, 2023

Here’s a look at the admitted class of 2027: They hail from 46 states plus the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, as well as 33 countries outside the United States. Peaches Valdes, dean of admission and financial aid. “It On March 18, 13% of the applicants were offered admission. 11% are international citizens.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Organizations are calling for an extension of crucial decision and financial aid deadlines. Class of 2024 high school seniors are falling behind in the race to submit Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs). Poor submission figures are especially apparent for students from low-income high schools. 1 launch date.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As of this morning, Yale is the second Ivy League school to require standardized test scores, following Dartmouth’s lead and citing research that test-optional policies adversely affect high-scoring low-income students. This new policy will begin with students applying to enter in the fall of 2025.

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BestColleges

MAY 23, 2023

Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Much of this aid goes to wealthy students, leaving less for students in need. Colleges argue that wealthier students underwrite aid for needier students, but evidence suggests otherwise. This practice involved teaming with the financial aid office to more effectively use scholarship dollars as a key element of the enrollment strategy.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 7, 2024

Part 4: Yale Medical School secondary application essays (examples included Part 5: Yale Medical School interviews - Part 1: Introduction Established in 1810, the Yale School of Medicine is known as one of the oldest medical schools in the United States, as well as one of the best. It currently sits at #10 on U.S. Your guide is on its way.

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In their January 30 memo to President Beilock , the researchers stated several key findings. Third, they concluded that the test-optional policy currently in place “is likely a barrier to Dartmouth identifying less-advantaged students who would succeed at Dartmouth.” Following the U.S.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Does direct admissions directly lead to enrollment growth? By offering students guaranteed admission before they apply, it takes the fear of rejection out of the equation.

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Ivy Central

MAY 4, 2023

Founded in 1746, it is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States and is known for its rigorous academic programs, world-class faculty, and picturesque campus. Long considered to be one of America’s most beautiful colleges Princeton University is the smallest of the prestigious Ivy League colleges.

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DC College Counseling

JANUARY 30, 2024

NEW BILL INTRODUCED IN MARYLAND STATE LEGISLATURE TO GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO STUDENTS IN TOP 10 PERCENT OF CLASS Maryland Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Augustine has introduced Senate Bill 5 , which would require specific state colleges and universities to accept students in the top 10 percent of their class at Maryland public and private schools.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Stanford University's board of trustees announced this month that there will be significant changes to tuition and financial aid structures for the 2023-24 academic year. Among these changes includes a 7% increase in undergraduate tuition — a move, the university states, is happening to reflect inflationary costs.

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