BestColleges

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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BestColleges

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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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. It’s critical to keep students engaged and informed during the FAFSA delays.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 29, 2024

Students who are at least 18 years old, parents, guardians, or counselors can sign a waiver to exempt students from filling out financial aid applications to graduate. New Jersey high school juniors now have to fill out financial aid applications to complete high school. But they can fill out the N.J. New Jersey Gov.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. However, the reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed. Institutions can also do their share to make college more affordable.

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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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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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BestColleges

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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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. The goal of the program is to help prevent incarcerated people from reoffending once they get out of prison. According to the U.S.

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Previously, the affidavit and application were filled out separately. Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. Federal Student Aid (FSA) has ironed out some of the initial issues, but one significant error continues to hold many students with undocumented or noncitizen parents from filling out and submitting their FAFSA. The new FAFSA form launched on Dec.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A recent client indicated that after building such a relationship, her IR leader came to her and said, “Did you know that last year only 3 percent of our applicant pool came from this neighboring state, but the year prior it was 6 percent? Your campus partners in Institutional Research (IR) sit a virtual gold mine of data.

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 21, 2024

Here’s some good news: you may not need to take out any student loans to go to graduate school. However, grants tend to be need-based. Availability of grants may also vary depending on the field of study and the institution. For now, start looking into the following types of grants. That’s a solid chunk of money.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The university is only the second UC campus to offer a bachelor's degree program inside a state prison. But Farah Godrej and Amos Lee, professors at UC Riverside and co-founders and directors of LIFTED, want students to dream bigger than just staying out of prison. UC Riverside estimates that only 1% of U.S.

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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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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

California State University, Dominguez Hills teamed up with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to offer a master's degree program for incarcerated students. The program will focus on humanities subjects and take two years to complete. Students need a bachelor's degree and a 2.5 GPA in past coursework.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

There is a lot of opportunity out there for financial assistance, but understanding the intricacies can feel like a foreign language. There is a lot of opportunity out there for financial assistance, but understanding the intricacies can feel like a foreign language. Once you fill out your FAFSA form , you can find your individual EFC.

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2024

Colby College is made up of 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. The college comprises 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. Most only require that students fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a state aid application and an application to the college.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, D-Los Angeles, introduced the legislation , which would extend covered enrollment fees for eligible students under the California College Promise Grant from two to four academic years. "In To receive the grant, you must fall within the income standards. million students enrolled in CCC.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

The Covenant meets full financial need through grants, scholarships, and work-study.” After a family’s EFC, or Estimated Family Contribution (as explained in this blog ), is calculated, most schools meet the leftover need using grants and loans. Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Washington University in St.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

In an eagerly awaited moment, the Admissions Office joyously reached out to 1,220 students, announcing their acceptance in the regular decision cycle. In an eagerly awaited moment, the Admissions Office joyously reached out to 1,220 students, announcing their acceptance in the regular decision cycle.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Factors Influencing HBCU Presidents' Departures Within the last two years , there have been notable departures and resignations from presidents at public and private HBCUs, including Prairie View A&M University, Langston University, Texas Southern University, Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Rust College. Dr. Walter M.

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StandOut College Prep

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details. Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for Georgia students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Read more here.

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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. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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BestColleges

APRIL 9, 2024

It found Black state residents are more than twice as likely — and Latino/a residents are three times as likely — as white residents to be incarcerated in Georgia. "The Department of Education granted incarcerated students access to the Pell Grant for the first time since 1994. In July 2023, the U.S.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 17, 2023

Reauthorization is the primary path land-grant universities have to get federal funding. Historically Black land-grant universities often get a fraction of what their white counterparts receive. Advocates hope Congress will push for equitable funding for all land-grant institutions.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The frequency of pay may vary by state, but multiple students connected to the Payment for Placements (P4P) movement told BestColleges that they know of social work students who have secured a paid placement at their local VA hospital. Most of these internships, also called field placements, are unpaid.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 6, 2024

We are talking February out here. We wanted to shout out some of our favorites and why you should consider them. While ED decisions have already come out, many EA decisions won’t come out until Jan 31st. Sometimes, deadlines sneak up. Several schools have late deadlines. When are these schools helpful?

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

It unlocks federal, state and school-based financial aid, including student loans, need-based grants, work-study and even some scholarships. Some state and institutional aid is limited, so submitting the FAFSA as soon as possible can expand the pool of aid you’ll have access to.

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BestColleges

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.

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SSA Online College Prep

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Parts of a financial aid package First of all, never make a college decision without first receiving and analyzing your financial aid package, unless you are able to pay full costs of attendance out of pocket, right now. How much will you have to work with your offers? What about cost of living ? and end up being a huge burden.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Colleges in over 30 states offer free tuition to qualifying students, and the University of California will offer free online college courses to students from Title I schools in winter 2024. Department of Education (ED), grant partner-matched funds, and the Oklahoma Promise Program.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Do we know? What does that do for them?

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. 5 Popular Public Universities in California To help you in your search, we've spotlighted five popular public colleges in California and noted a few reasons they stand out. Image credit: dszc / E+ / Getty Images 1.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Medical school acceptance rates can vary based on factors like number of applicants, location, and whether the school is in-state vs. out-of-state. There are a limited number of accredited medical schools that grant an MD degree, and these schools only have a certain number of student slots available each year.

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