BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report. Higher education is essential for creating a more equitable, prosperous, civic-minded, and healthy society, researchers said in the report.

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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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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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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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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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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

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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#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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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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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. The History of Higher Ed for Incarcerated Students. There is strong interest among incarcerated students for educational programing.

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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.” ” The plan would offer debt relief to borrowers with an 80% chance or higher to default on their loans soon.

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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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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.

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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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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

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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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. It is intriguing to note that around 6.7

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education. And is it wise to let students determine what constitutes a college education?

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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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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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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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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

APRIL 9, 2024

The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership's (AYCGL) Higher Education in Prisons Program began in 2020 and has served over 180 incarcerated students. The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. Thomas said in a press release.

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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

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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EAB

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6

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BestColleges

MARCH 3, 2023

The fossil fuel industry has leveraged corporate windfalls to gain influence across higher education by providing more than $675 million in funding to 27 top research universities, according to a new report by environmental activist groups.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 15, 2023

If you have college-aged students, you know that communication around financing your child’s education is often confusing, even for those of us who work in the industry. For students and families who are not accustomed to higher education’s rules and processes, this could be the moment that they decide higher education isn’t worth it.

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BestColleges

JUNE 11, 2024

OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Edu, a customizable AI tool designed specifically for higher education. Despite concerns about data privacy , inherent bias, cheating, and plagiarism, higher education has begun embracing artificial intelligence (AI), including tools such as ChatGPT.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Franklin Cummings Tech will allocate 90 percent of the funding to cover the direct educational expenses for eligible students. The remaining 10 percent of the funds will be directed toward student hardship and other challenges associated with pursuing a degree in higher education.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Financial aid information The cost of education is a major concern for all prospective students. Colleges can play a crucial role by offering comprehensive information about financial aid options, scholarships, and grants. This may be particularly helpful for first-generation students and their families.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This is the fourth installment in "Fostering College Success," a BestColleges News special report exploring the unique challenges students with experience in foster care face while pursuing higher education. Those with experience in foster care told BestColleges that higher education illuminates this privilege starkly.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2023

In the admitted class, 19% identify as first in their families to attend college and 20% are Pell Grant recipients. It is humbling that so many extraordinary young people from all around the globe chose NYU as the educational institution that might help them to achieve their academic and career goals.

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BestColleges

APRIL 13, 2023

Her mother said the experience has allowed her to live independently, engage in university clubs and activities, learn self-advocacy skills, and begin to pursue her passion for working with children and athletes in education. It's not just important for her to know she can go to college and continue her education," Sandy Donahoe said.

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BestColleges

MAY 21, 2024

Calculating the ROI of Higher Education The study, " Does College Pay Off? Department of Education's College Scorecard , among other sources, the report estimates the ROI for 53,000 degree and certificate programs based on student cohorts from 2015-16 and 2016-17. Using data from the U.S.

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