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California Debuts Updated Financial Aid Application for Undocumented Students

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California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants. The application change may seem insignificant. [it]

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Unequal Distribution

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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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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

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He began his career in higher education at Illinois State as the assistant dean of students and financial aid administrator, and in 1963, became the associate executive director of the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. Every time I saw him at the office or the National Conference, my day was better for it.”

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Fast Facts: Financial Aid

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85% of full-time, first-year undergraduate students in 2019-2020 were awarded some type of financial aid. [1]. The majority of students awarded financial aid received federal grants. The average federal grant award for undergraduate students has more than doubled to $10,590 in 2022 from $5,190 in 2001. [2].

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Kansas Scholarships

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The Kansas Comprehensive Grant Provides financial aid to Kansas residents at private and public universities in the state. Award amounts range from $200 to $10,000 at the private institutions and $100 – $4,000 at the public institutions based on financial need. Grant awards are expected to be $10,000 or less.

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New Jersey Scholarships

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Must be Pell Grant eligible. Learn more here Foster and Adoptive Family Services Scholarship and Grant Program This is for High school seniors who are currently in foster care through CP&P or who have been in foster care and are currently in an adoptive or Kinship Legal Guardianship home through NJDCP&P. Read more here.

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Maximum Pell Grant Amount

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The maximum Pell Grant amount a student can receive is $6,895. [1]. Last year, the average Pell Grant amount was $4,130. [2]. When you account for inflation, the average Pell Grant amount decreased by about 4% between 2011 and 2021. But, Pell Grant recipients also accrue more student loan debt. [7]. Do Pell Grants Help?

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