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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The state of Pennsylvania is battling food insecurity across 30 colleges, universities, and trade schools in the state through $1 million in grants. CCAC is honored to be one of the recipients of the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant award. BestColleges found that 23% of college students were food insecure in 2020.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Students can save money on college in Florida by attending an in-state school. Out-of-state tuition in Florida can be four times more expensive than the in-state rate. Florida has the cheapest average in-state tuition rate in the U.S., Online students may be able to pay in-state rates regardless of where they live.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The University of California's fall 2023 enrollment data shows an increase in in-state enrollment. UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, and Berkeley had the highest in-state enrollment. The number of in-state first-year students also increased to just over 42,000 students, the largest-ever class of in-state students. billion.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program is the largest need-based grant program in the state. Undergraduates in the state who demonstrate substantial financial need can get a minimum of $200 each year (the maximum award amount is set annually by state lawmakers) to pay for college or trade school in the state of Florida.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

In-state, first-time, full-time students receiving the Pell Grant are eligible to receive free tuition. Other students can qualify for $2,000-$9,000 in aid, calculated after federal and state need-based grants are awarded. Eligible students must complete the FAFSA and apply to UofL by May 1 to be considered for the grant.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

California State University trustees voted to expand grants to include the full price of tuition, plus additional living expenses. Students will receive stipends of up to $5,000 to cover expenses including food, housing, and transportation in addition to the State University Grant , which has been traditionally used to cover tuition.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. Mack Robinson College of Business, created the program with a $500,000 grant from the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. So far, nearly 100 students are RISE in Computing scholars. are Black women.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The university system hopes the new Presidential Scholars Program will incentivize high-achieving Nebraska students to stay in the state. 5 for in-state students with a perfect 36 ACT score. The university system hopes the program will incentivize high-achieving students to stay in the state.

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2023

The Lowe's Foundation announced $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges nationwide as part of a workforce development initiative. The grants will help colleges train students in high-demand industries like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other skilled trades.

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MAY 23, 2023

The minimum grant request is $50,000, while the maximum is $750,000. The NPS evaluates each grant request based on significance, need/urgency/threat, mitigation of threat, and feasibility. million to 13 HBCUs in 10 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund's Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. "I

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted the University of Oklahoma (OU) $16 million to create The Tribal, Rural, and Medically Underserved Communities in Oklahoma Pathways Program (TRU-OK) According to OU, all but two counties in the state are classified as primary care shortage areas. This is below the U.S. average of 9.22

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Illinois Monetary Award Program is available to state residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an approved in-state college. Combined with Pell Grants, an increase in the program could mean "virtually everyone at or below median income in Illinois can go to community college tuition-free."

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MARCH 30, 2023

A new analysis projects about 43% of previously ineligible students may receive a Pell Grant through the new FAFSA. Millions of students previously ineligible for Pell Grants could soon find Pell money in their pockets thanks to an upcoming change. An analysis from State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) projects that 42.9%

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BestColleges

JANUARY 25, 2023

The list includes a variety of state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. The Department of Education (ED) revealed a list of 38 colleges and universities set to receive funds from grant programs to improve outcomes for underrepresented students. million in this batch of Postsecondary Student Success grants.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Students who are incarcerated are set to regain access to Pell Grants nationwide in 2023. Education officials should step up communication about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process for incarcerated students to make sure the upcoming Pell Grant expansion is successful, according to a new report.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The New Commonwealth Social Justice and Equity Fund granted Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology $150,000 to help support programming that will expose high school students to career opportunities in the life sciences and to encourage enrollment in our new Biotechnology degree program.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The New Commonwealth Social Justice and Equity Fund granted Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology $150,000 to help support programming that will expose high school students to career opportunities in the life sciences and to encourage enrollment in our new Biotechnology degree program. Read the full press release.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 12, 2023

Lincoln University will use the National Telecommunications and Information Administration grant for Chromebooks, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and classroom upgrades for distance learning. The Lincoln University grant project spans two years. million grant to expand internet and technology resources. Dine College, Arizona — $2.9

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2022

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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MARCH 7, 2023

The Lowe's Foundation announced $50 million in grants to community and technical colleges Thursday. The grants go toward educating skilled workers amid a nationwide shortage, according to a press release. undergraduates — enrolled in the associate-degree granting institutions we represent.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday that colleges and universities across the U.S. can soon expect funds through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program. This injection of funds comes at a crucial time for K-12 education. This injection of funds comes at a crucial time for K-12 education.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from families making $150,000 or less will receive at least $2,000 in needs-based grants. are Pell Grant recipients. UVA lowered household income requirements for financial aid by at least $20,000 for each tier of needs-based grants. of first-years are Pell Grant recipients.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). These delays also have implications for state funding. Students who successfully submit a FAFSA receive a Student Aid Index (SAI).

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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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JANUARY 29, 2024

There are many state and federal resources available to graduating high school students to help make a college education more affordable," Murphy said in a press release. Alternative Financial Aid Application and apply for other state financial aid. A State Higher Education Executive Officers analysis projects that 42.9%

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

Studying in the United States is a dream for many international students seeking quality education and diverse experiences. This aid can come in the form of scholarships and grants which do not have to be repaid. Begin working on these applications early enough to gather the required documents well ahead of the stated deadlines.

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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 reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans.

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Koodoos Learning

JULY 17, 2022

Scholarships and grants can be difficult to find. This resource provides a list of scholarships and grants for transgender and nonbinary students. Scholarships and grants are available for transgender and nonbinary students. However, scholarships and grants are available to help transgender or nonbinary students pay for school.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

states over the last 30 years. Reparations must directly benefit Black students and HBCUs that suffered from decades of neglect by federal and state governments. Earlier this year, the Department of Education reported that land grant, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in 16 states have been underfunded by $12.6

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The school is unique among both Ivies and private colleges, with government land grants and multiple campuses. Cornell is both private and public, with in-state programs and government grants, while the other schools are entirely private. Of the eight Ivies, Cornell is the most expensive — but the easiest to get into.

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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. Tuition for students is free, courtesy of the Second Chance Pell Grant program. The program will expand to include incarcerated women in the spring of 2024.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed state budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The plan would defer 5% funding increases for the University of California and California State University systems. The budget would also cut funding to the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program and Middle-Class Scholarship. California Gov.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The order also directs federal agencies to incentivize grant recipients and contractors to hire people who previously worked in a registered apprenticeship. Department of Labor or a state apprenticeship agency. An apprenticeship can provide a paid pathway to employment.

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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. When this funding ended, only a handful of secondary education programs in federal and state prisons remained.

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