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Prison Education Programs Await Pell Grant Approval Amid Slow Rollout

BestColleges

Last summer, the Department of Education extended Pell Grant eligibility to incarcerated students. Pell Grants award students financial aid for college that they don't need to repay. In January, Cal Poly Humboldt's prison education program was the first in the country to be approved for Pell Grant funding.

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Spelman Database Documents Black Women’s STEM Contributions

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The hub, created by the Center of Excellence for Minority Women in STEM, began in 2022 through a $5 million grant and volunteer work by Google's charitable organization Google.org. The hub will contain a section dedicated to the stories of Black women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and a database dedicated to research.

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NASFAA Rolls Out Recommendations for Pell Grant Expansion

BestColleges

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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7 Questions to Help Improve Your Scholarship Search

Koodoos Learning

What documents or items do I need to submit with the scholarship application? Depending on the number of documents or information that must be submitted for an application, completing the application could take from less than an hour to multiple weeks and consume as much time as college applications. When does the scholarship expire?

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In-State Tuition and Financial Aid for Expats

ACM College Consulting

This is the application you would use to qualify for potential Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans, Direct PLUS loans and Work Study. Pay attention to documents required to complete the form and note that all entries must be converted to U.S.

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund: A Guide to what it is and how to apply

College Essay Guy

If selected, you’ll need to complete an application requiring the following: Your high school or college transcript—An official document that provides your academic record and GPA. Employment Authorization Document (EAD)—If you’re a DACA recipient, this document confirms your legal authorization to work in the U.S.

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How to Apply for Financial Aid in the US as an International Student

ACM College Consulting

This aid can come in the form of scholarships and grants which do not have to be repaid. External Scholarships and Grants : There are numerous external organizations, foundations, and governments that offer scholarships and grants to international students studying in the U.S.