#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

million grant from the Yawkey Foundation. Announced at the topping off ceremony for the college’s new Nubian Square campus building in Roxbury, the grant will support the creation of the campus’s new student center and strengthen the mission of Boston’s only technical college as it marks a new era in its history. “The

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Derek Flynn and Adam Connolly We have had many disruptors in higher education over the last several years, and this year, we have a new one that will have a major impact on financial aid awarding: the Student Aid Index. Pell Grant eligibility and SAI Pell Grants are another significant change.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $8 million to expand Early College programs, including a $60,000 Capacity Grant to support existing Early College programs at Franklin Cummings Tech and an additional $100,000 Planning Grant for the college to develop an Early College program in partnership with CityLab Innovation High School in Revere.

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Admissions.Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Teachers are the backbone of any educational system, shaping minds and molding futures. However, the demands of modern education require more than just experience; they call for ongoing growth and refinement. Types of Advanced Degrees for Educators First, lets have a look at the types of degrees teachers can choose from.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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BestColleges

JUNE 3, 2024

public higher education institutions. These students also qualify for Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant programs. The National Center for Education Statistics found only 0.3% The National Center for Education Statistics found only 0.3%

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 19, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. To stay ahead, educational institutions must continuously innovate and implement strategies that appeal to students evolving needs and preferences. Why is student enrollment important?

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Department of Education met the legislative requirement to open the FAFSA by December 31—but only technically. The Department of Education originally estimated that campuses would begin receiving FAFSA data in early February. During the first few days of the launch, access was intermittent and woefully inadequate.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

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. While the current educational landscape for incarcerated students may be sparse, this wasn’t always the case.

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Koodoos Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Similarly, at NYU : “RAs are compensated with a housing/dining grant which is utilized to cover the cost of room and board.” Apply for Grants and Scholarships Take a look at this database of scholarships for graduate students to get started. FastWeb also provides a list of grant opportunities. The best that could happen?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction." 2, he hosted a ceremonial signing ceremony at Cheyney University , the country's first historically Black university, to celebrate the education initiatives built into the budget.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans.

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Child Care Education Program (CCEP) won a research grant to fund student-parent fees for four years. The research grant focuses on enrolling single-parent, Pell Grant-eligible student-parents, but the CCEP team encourages all student-parents to apply.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 29, 2024

"There are many state and federal resources available to graduating high school students to help make a college education more affordable," Murphy said in a press release. Without filling out important applications, students could unknowingly be leaving money on the table that could have enabled them to pursue higher education.

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BestColleges

MAY 8, 2024

As such, the university sought someone capable of unpacking the potential that [AI] has to change the world in various ways, Benjamin Grant, D'Youville's vice president for student affairs, told BestColleges. She's also the first robot to earn citizenship , which Saudi Arabia granted her in 2017.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2024

Without much help from grant funding, MSU Denver was able to turn its experiential learning experience into a paid product. Students must stop hackers from infiltrating clients' networks. They do so by identifying threats and escalating them to more experienced cybersecurity professionals, like Mac Namee and his staff.

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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. Other Colorado Free Education Programs Some Colorado schools already offer free tuition to students under a certain income threshold.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

On May 6, Massachusetts senators announced MassEducate , a program that would give every state resident a tuition- and fee-free education at any state community college. MassEducate builds on MassGrant Plus , a tuition-free program for Pell Grant-eligible and middle-income college students. If the $75.5

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Furthermore, a study by the American Council on Education suggests that 55% of college presidents plan on stepping down after five years of service. She also cited the political climate surrounding education and dealing with state legislators, adding that not every president is good at or wants to play political games.

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Koodoos Learning

JULY 26, 2022

Scholarships are a good source of money for school because they don’t have to be repaid and they’re available for every level of education and field of study. Others are distributed over time and can last as little as a few semesters or the length of your education. When does the scholarship expire?

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. In just the last few years, a record number of teachers reported experiencing burnout and average compensation for educators has consistently remained low.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. Also, according to the lawsuit, a statistical analysis of publicly available data shows Black students received more institutional grant aid from the university than other students, even when controlling for family income.

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

The college financial aid process can be a daunting one but with the rising cost of tuition and other educational expenses, applying for financial aid has become crucial. This number should be listed on every award you’re granted. Are these grants or scholarships renewable, meaning you’ll receive them every year?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Harvard College recognizes the financial burdens of higher education and remains dedicated to supporting admitted students in their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. In the regular decision cycle, 2.34% of applicants were granted acceptance. The early decision acceptance rate was 7.87%.

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2024

Massachusetts is also the only state to offer a free nursing school education across a whole college system. Massachusetts is the leader in innovation and education, the best place to raise your family or grow a business. Every Massachusetts resident now has access to free community college. Maura Healey signed the $57.78

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AAUP found that recent attacks on academic freedom and the politicization of higher education in the South have pushed professors to seek employment elsewhere. Approximately 38% of respondents said they have either applied for a job in higher education outside of their state since 2022 or plan to in the next hiring cycle.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 25, 2024

degree granting institutions of at least two years.) International enrollment growth may be temporary The 2023 Institute for International Education (IIE) Open Doors report indicates that the international student enrollment increased 12 percent in 2022-23, which nearly wipes out pandemic era contraction.

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BestColleges

JUNE 21, 2023

Duke expects the tuition grants to help 340 students during the 2023 fall semester. Duke expects to invest $2 million in tuition grants for fall 2023 and $6 million-$7 million over the next five years. Duke announced the free tuition grants for the 2023 fall semester on June 20.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

State and institutional deadlines for financial aid applications are fast approaching, so without a fix, these students could lose out on grants to help fund their college education. We are all — especially the students and families — waiting for the Department [of Education] to resolve this issue. Unfortunately.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Department of Education over the last six months negotiated a student debt forgiveness plan for “borrowers experiencing hardship.” Higher education stakeholders agreed to greenlight the proposal despite some points of disagreement. It also promises to create an application process for ongoing debt forgiveness.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

degree-granting institutions of at least 2 years.) degree-granting institutions of at least two years.) A number of these students enrolled in the “some online” category, but others did not return, leading to a continuation of the contraction in undergraduate enrollment. Source: RNL Analysis of IPEDS Fall Enrollment Snapshot data (U.S.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

"CDCR is proud to partner with CSUDH to further the Department's commitment in expanding 'grade school to grad school' opportunities and also strengthen collaborative efforts with California's public higher education system," CDCR Secretary Jeff Macomber said in a press release. CSUDH President Thomas A. Inciting an Impact About 13.5%

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

These challenges, including education, employment, healthcare, and overall well-being, can significantly impact their lives and intrinsically affect their ability to help their children with college planning. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. The need for information equalized families!

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Tuition for students is free, courtesy of the Second Chance Pell Grant program. The full-length, 120-credit program is free and aims to equip incarcerated people with the educational tools they'll need to help them succeed upon reentering society. Prison education programs have been shown to reduce recidivism, or reoffending.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The College Cost Transparency Initiative's standards include both total cost of attendance and an estimated net price for students after grants and scholarships. The College Cost Transparency Initiative, a task force composed of a broad coalition of higher education associations, announced Sept. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.),

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StandOut College Prep

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

January Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship This grants students various awards ranging from $1,000 – $5,000 to those interested in the field of engineering that display academic excellence, financial need, and have a background in community service. The amount ranges from $1,500-$2,000. Learn more here. Learn more here.

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