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NYU’s New President Announces Free Tuition for Qualifying Students

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Free tuition programs are offered at other institutions, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and NYU's neighbor Columbia University. NYU's move solidifies New York state's position as a hub for education accessibility for students whose families may have difficulty affording college.

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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. The application will now include the legal affidavit required to prove they qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition.

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The Hidden Truth Behind Merit Scholarships

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So-called "merit" scholarships are simply tuition discounts used to entice students. Not long after enrollment management took hold at private colleges, public universities began adopting these practices, especially as state funding cutbacks forced institutions to recruit more out-of-state students to bolster the bottom line.

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Unequal Distribution

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Further, Pell Grants cover just under one-third of tuition and fees at the average four-year, public college in the nation, leaving families to cover the remaining two-thirds of tuition, along with living expenses, books, and other costs. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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Top Summer Programmes: Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)

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Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) “Ivy Scholars” was a small pre-collegiate summer program that was started by professors in 2001. Every summer, participants from more than 150 countries, including all 50 states of the US, take part in a two-week interdisciplinary session at Yale University's historic campus.

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Top 5 HBCUs for Engineering

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If you're a current or prospective student seeking an enriching educational experience in engineering, it's worth taking the time to discover the top HBCUs and their standout STEM programming. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) play a pivotal role in addressing the underrepresentation of Black engineers.

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Early Decision is a Racket

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Early Decision (ED) differs from Early Action (EA) or Priority deadlines because students may only apply to a single ED school. In contrast, most universities permit students to apply to as many EA options as they wish. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s. A common question I receive is whether ED is really binding.