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The Student Aid Index: Shifting Our Thinking on Financial Aid Eligibility

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The Student Aid Index (SAI) is one of three parts of the Appropriations Act of 2021: FAFSA simplification, the SAI, and changes to the Pell Grant calculation. In fact, at a recent webinar on the SAI transition that we held , two-thirds of our attendees felt unprepared or unsure about their preparation for the SAI transition.

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This Initiative Is Mapping Public Transit Access to Community Colleges. Here’s Why.

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The recently launched Civic Mapping Initiative is making state-by-state maps of community colleges' accessibility by public transit. The initiative was launched by the Seldin/Haring-Smith Foundation, which found in a previous nationwide analysis that only 57% of primary community college campuses were accessible by public transit.

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Emory, College of the Muscogee Nation Partner for $2.4M Grant

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The grant will support CMN's transition to a four-year institution. Mvskoke language scholars at the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) in Okmulgee,Oklahoma, will have the chance to practice with a master speaker of the language, thanks to a grant from the Mellon Foundation. million grant.

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These Colleges Were Just Awarded Grants to Boost Student Success Rates

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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. Approximately $30 million in grants will be distributed to public state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. ED made 15 awards worth over $8.5

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Seven Questions with an Oxford Continuee: Jack Wood

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For example, Jack transitioned from Oxford College (OX) to the Atlanta campus in 2023 (23OX) and plans to graduate from Emory College (C) in 2025 (25C). How was the transition from Oxford to Atlanta? In all honesty, the transition was difficult. Academically, I felt prepared for the transition. Did you feel prepared?

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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

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The calculations in the FAFSA directly relate to the different formulas states use to determine both eligibility and the amount of grant or gift support students will receive. A few notable ones: Graduate students are not eligible for Pell grants but their FAFSA submission indicates otherwise. The journey is theirs.

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Direct Admissions Is Growing in Popularity as an Alternative Way to Market Your Institution. But Is It the Best Way?

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Pros and cons of direct admissions PROS CONS Reduced stress for applicants Simplifying the traditional application process for prospective students can reduce stress and anxiety, allowing them to enjoy connecting with future professors and peers for a smoother transition to college.