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New Agreement to Offer Higher Education Access in All Maryland Prisons

BestColleges

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland (USM) signed an agreement in April that will allow incarcerated individuals at all state correctional institutions to have access to a college education. the chance to pursue this financial aid.

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Education Department Taps College Board President to Oversee FAFSA Launch

BestColleges

Many lawmakers have described the Department of Education's 2024-25 FAFSA rollout as "botched." The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) appears to be attempting to avoid another less-than-ideal FAFSA launch. The financial aid community expressed mixed responses to the department's hire.

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The Ultimate Cheat Sheet: What High Schoolers Want to Know About Your College!

Ruffaloni

Affordability: It’s all about the Benjamins In a tie for first place, 95 percent of students are all about financial aid and scholarships. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about whether aid exists— 94 percent of students want the details on how to qualify. Higher education is a big decision, and students have questions.

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High-Stakes Testing: Scoring High on the HSPT

Peterson's Blog

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) can be a pivotal moment in a student’s academic career, influencing their educational path and future opportunities. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Many schools use HSPT scores to determine eligibility for scholarships and financial aid.

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Education Department Deploys ‘Secret Shoppers’ for College Oversight

BestColleges

The Department of Education plans to use secret shoppers to monitor colleges. Secret shoppers will "serve as one of many tools that [the Federal Student Aid office] may use to evaluate an institution's recruitment, enrollment, financial aid, and other practices," according to a Tuesday release.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

Admissions Village

Core Curriculum: Typically there are types of courses or particular classes that each student must take which are often called distribution or general education requirements. Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC): Typically a private college that encourages a broad education with a student enrollment of under 3,000.

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How to Pick the Right College

Ivy College Essay

Assess Financial Considerations Cost is a major factor in choosing a college. Research financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. Many schools offer financial aid calculators on their websites, which can help you estimate the net cost after aid.