BestColleges

APRIL 26, 2023

A collaborative of seven southeastern Michigan community colleges announced a $30 million investment from the Ballmer Group and Ralph C. Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti announced plans for a training program using its share of the funding. Wilson, Jr. foundation. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Specifically, we weren’t educated on how to repay them.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Students who are incarcerated are set to regain access to Pell Grants nationwide in 2023. Lawmakers and education officials should step up communication and set up clear guidelines for colleges ahead of the rollout, according to a new NASFAA report. Those questions were nixed by the FAFSA Simplification Act.

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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. The Connecting Minority Communities pilot program has awarded nearly $52 million to 19 schools.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023. 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. Here’s what that could mean for your institution.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. The tax credit is valid at any public Colorado four-year institution, technical college, or community college.

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JLV College Counseling

MARCH 25, 2023

Here are 100 scholarships for Saturday, March 25 , 2023. Amount : Varies Closing Date : March 31, 2023 Description : Scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors in the United States. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or current college student. Applicant must have at least a 2.25

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MAY 20, 2024

Supreme Court's 2023 race-conscious admissions ban. The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. The lawsuit claims that the university's race-based financial aid processes violate the 2023 U.S.

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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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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 25, 2024

Traditional undergraduate challenges remain National Student Clearinghouse 2023 fall enrollment data indicate that undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time in several years (+2.1%), but nearly all growth was driven by community colleges (+4.6%) offering dual enrollment courses.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While direct admissions can help increase applications, a 2023 study suggests that these programs don't significantly impact enrollments. The University of Nevada, Reno : In-state, full-time, Pell Grant-eligible students get free tuition, fees, and books through the Nevada Guarantee.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Without much help from grant funding, MSU Denver was able to turn its experiential learning experience into a paid product. The foundation awarded $16 million to six universities in 2023. Students must stop hackers from infiltrating clients' networks. The NSF gives preference to programs serving minority and underrepresented students.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Undocumented students are not eligible for federal financial aid, including Pell Grants. With the CADAA, undocumented students in California can qualify for state financial aid including the Cal Grant, Middle-Class Scholarship, and the California Dream Act Service Incentive Grant. The application change may seem insignificant.

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BestColleges

MARCH 14, 2024

Fall 2023 saw an additional decrease of 2,500 students, bringing undergraduate enrollment to 402,285. State and National Trends According to a BestColleges data report , between 2011 and 2021, undergraduate college enrollment declined by an average rate of 1.6% from fall 2019 to fall 2023 and continues to see growth.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Louis County, Missouri, is offering college credit courses to people in jail, according to St. Louis Community College. The move comes amid a nationwide restoration of Pell Grant eligibility to people who are incarcerated. Louis County jail detainees with a high school diploma to take college credit courses through St.

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EAB

AUGUST 23, 2023

Review these 7 aspects of your basic needs strategy before the semester begins Community colleges play a vital role in higher education, offering affordable and accessible pathways to academic and professional success. Collaborations with local food banks, grocery stores, and community organizations can help sustain these programs.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Metallica's charitable organization, All Within My Hands, provides funding to 60 community colleges across all 50 states. The community colleges then choose how to use funding to support workforce development. Trades are some of the fastest-growing careers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Metallica's charitable organization, All Within My Hands, provides funding to 60 community colleges across all 50 states. The community colleges then choose how to use funding to support workforce development. Trades are some of the fastest-growing careers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 1, 2024

He said the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 removed this requirement until it became law again in 2023. However, Swipe Out Hunger has found a way to improve college students' awareness of and access to SNAP benefits. Fighting Food Insecurity in College After COVID-19 SNAP exemptions ended in June 2023, the U.S.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Advancing Completion through Engagement ( ACE ) program is designed to help Pell-eligible students complete their bachelor's degree in four years — similar to the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) program, which is geared toward community college students.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Advancing Completion through Engagement ( ACE ) program is designed to help Pell-eligible students complete their bachelor's degree in four years — similar to the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) program, which is geared toward community college students.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The MASSGrant Plus Expansion will retroactively cover the fall 2023 semester. The state announced the MassReconnect program earlier this year, a last-dollar scholarship for students 25 and older to attend state community colleges. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. 15 while at Salem State University.

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BestColleges

JUNE 2, 2023

1] Check Net cost is what students pay after grants, scholarships, or in-district discounts. Note Reference [1] That's according to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) record of schools' net price — the price students pay after grants and scholarships. Sources College Navigator Database. Accessed April 2023.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

Ivy Day 2023: All You Need To Know Are you ready for Ivy Day 2023? So, buckle up and join us as we explore the anticipation surrounding Ivy Day 2023. When is Ivy Day 2023? In 2023, Ivy Day is scheduled for March 30, while it took place on March 31 in the previous year, 2022. What to Do After the Ivy Day 2023?

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BestColleges

JULY 24, 2023

A college degree or certificate is more within reach than ever for California students with experience in foster care. Gavin Newsom signed into law a state budget that promises to significantly increase college access for students with experience in foster care (SEFC).

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The nonprofit sends millions in grants toward local organizations every year and has long funded scholarships at Woodbury County's colleges. Luke's College of Nursing, and Western Iowa Tech Community College each received $75,000 in scholarship funds in the latest round of grants from Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD).

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BestColleges

APRIL 11, 2024

Colby College formerly capped contributions at $15,000 for families making $150,000 or less. Colby College is made up of 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. Colby College in Maine is expanding financial aid for middle-income families thanks to an anonymous donation.

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BestColleges

MAY 16, 2023

Newsom's May revision of the state budget includes some $40 billion in funds for the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and California Community Colleges (CCC) systems. Student Housing Impacted Student housing grants would also be impacted by the new budget, with nearly $1.1 million, to $26.4

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JULY 13, 2023

Find out what options you have for paying for school, including loans, scholarships, grants, part-time employment, or a combination of those. Accreditation Yes Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges More Details #2 Is an Accounting Degree Worth It?

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APRIL 26, 2023

of California Community College students (approximately 230,000 students), 11.8% During the COVID-19 pandemic, two temporary student exemptions expanded CalFresh eligibility to college students eligible for work-study and students with an Expected Family Contribution of zero dollars for financial aid.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Institutional debts are money students owe to their college directly — unlike other education-related debts owed to a lender. A 2023 report from research group Ithaka S+R estimates that 6.6 Institutional debts can include tuition balances, library fees, parking fines, and administrative fees.

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BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

Nine states have scholarship or grant options to help lessen the need for student loans. However, tuition waivers and scholarships can go a long way toward ensuring they are not only able to enroll in college but they finish their program with a degree or certificate. Ten states, meanwhile, offer no state support for SEFC.

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BestColleges

JUNE 7, 2024

A new report found that a majority of eligible California college students do not receive CalFresh benefits. Only 30% of eligible community college students, 22% of eligible UC undergraduates, and 29% of eligible UC graduate students were enrolled in CalFresh in fall 2019. However, the version given to CCC students does not.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

The university currently offers over 50 undergraduate majors with programs across five colleges. The five colleges include programs in the arts, business and public policy, education, health, and natural and behavioral sciences. Undergraduate enrollment for fall 2023 exceeded 15,000 students, with a 26-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 9, 2024

2023 Median Salary for Nursing Assistants: $38,200 Example program: Nursing Assistant Training (CNA) Information Technology Information Technology (IT) is a rapidly evolving field encompassing the design, implementation, management, and maintenance of computer systems, networks, and software.

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College Essay Guy

JANUARY 3, 2024

Final Thoughts Let’s start with grant aid because, for some of you, it’s the only money you’ll need to completely pay for college. (It Crash Course to Understanding Grants Grants are free money you get because you need it. Crash Course Busted Myth #1: Only “poor families” get grants. It was for me.)

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