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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Students can save money on college in Florida by attending an in-state school. Out-of-state tuition in Florida can be four times more expensive than the in-state rate. Florida has the cheapest average in-state tuition rate in the U.S., Online students may be able to pay in-state rates regardless of where they live.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program is the largest need-based grant program in the state. This award helps fund the education of Floridians going after their first degree. Students must be U.S. citizens and Florida residents to be considered. Career centers must be operated by district school boards.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

The state doubled funding for a program that pays student teachers up to $15,000 while they earn their degree. Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction." Josh Shapiro initially signed the state's bipartisan fiscal year 2024-25 budget into law on July 11.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

Through ABCD’s Bridges Returning Citizens Center and the college’s facilities and programming, students from the School of Reentry will have access to a tailored, comprehensive support system focused on education, vocational training, and career readiness that will allow them to reenter the workforce successfully.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The state of Pennsylvania is battling food insecurity across 30 colleges, universities, and trade schools in the state through $1 million in grants. CCAC is honored to be one of the recipients of the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant award. BestColleges found that 23% of college students were food insecure in 2020.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

In-state, first-time, full-time students receiving the Pell Grant are eligible to receive free tuition. Other students can qualify for $2,000-$9,000 in aid, calculated after federal and state need-based grants are awarded. Eligible students must complete the FAFSA and apply to UofL by May 1 to be considered for the grant.

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MAY 23, 2023

The minimum grant request is $50,000, while the maximum is $750,000. The NPS evaluates each grant request based on significance, need/urgency/threat, mitigation of threat, and feasibility. million to 13 HBCUs in 10 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund's Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant program. "I

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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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JULY 31, 2023

The Lowe's Foundation announced $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges nationwide as part of a workforce development initiative. The grants will help colleges train students in high-demand industries like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other skilled trades.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

The Department of Education announced $30 million in new awards going to colleges and universities. The list includes a variety of state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. Approximately $30 million in grants will be distributed to public state schools, private institutions, and community colleges.

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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. What Lawmakers and the Department of Education Can Do.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The university system hopes the new Presidential Scholars Program will incentivize high-achieving Nebraska students to stay in the state. The University of Nebraska (NU) system is giving students a free undergraduate education — if they get perfect ACT scores. 5 for in-state students with a perfect 36 ACT score.

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MARCH 30, 2023

A new analysis projects about 43% of previously ineligible students may receive a Pell Grant through the new FAFSA. Millions of students previously ineligible for Pell Grants could soon find Pell money in their pockets thanks to an upcoming change. An analysis from State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) projects that 42.9%

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Illinois Monetary Award Program is available to state residents who demonstrate financial need and attend an approved in-state college. Combined with Pell Grants, an increase in the program could mean "virtually everyone at or below median income in Illinois can go to community college tuition-free."

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted the University of Oklahoma (OU) $16 million to create The Tribal, Rural, and Medically Underserved Communities in Oklahoma Pathways Program (TRU-OK) According to OU, all but two counties in the state are classified as primary care shortage areas. This is below the U.S. average of 9.22

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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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JUNE 22, 2023

The upcoming Simplified FAFSA will change the way the government awards Pell Grants. New releases from Federal Student Aid give us insight into how to calculate Pell Grant awards for future students. Residence The FAFSA uses the federal poverty guidelines to determine whether someone qualifies for a Pell Grant.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 27, 2022

Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy joined leaders from the tech and innovation sector at Rapid7 in Boston today for the announcement of three new grants from the Commonwealth’s Tech Talent Diversity Initiative, an effort aimed at boosting diversity hiring and training opportunities for diverse candidates.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The New Commonwealth Social Justice and Equity Fund granted Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology $150,000 to help support programming that will expose high school students to career opportunities in the life sciences and to encourage enrollment in our new Biotechnology degree program.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The New Commonwealth Social Justice and Equity Fund granted Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology $150,000 to help support programming that will expose high school students to career opportunities in the life sciences and to encourage enrollment in our new Biotechnology degree program. Read the full press release.

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AUGUST 14, 2024

The Cybersecurity Center at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) is one of several programs nationwide that offers experiential learning opportunities to minority and underrepresented students. Without much help from grant funding, MSU Denver was able to turn its experiential learning experience into a paid product.

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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. million grant to expand internet and technology resources. Dine College, Arizona — $2.9

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MARCH 7, 2023

The Lowe's Foundation announced $50 million in grants to community and technical colleges Thursday. The grants go toward educating skilled workers amid a nationwide shortage, according to a press release. undergraduates — enrolled in the associate-degree granting institutions we represent.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday that colleges and universities across the U.S. This injection of funds comes at a crucial time for K-12 education. According to the National Center for Education Statistics , 45% of public schools were operating without a full teaching staff in October.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Students from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are guaranteed in-state tuition at all U.S. public higher education institutions. These students also qualify for Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant programs. Students do not need to pay back this grant.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] 4] Check Hispanic and Latino/a students accounted for nearly 46% of all undocumented students in higher education. [5] This report covers higher education data on Hispanic and Latino/a students.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Master's in education programs prepare students for education related careers, often at the K-12 levels. If you want to enroll in a master's in education program , it could lead to credibility, competitiveness, or a higher salary. What is an Online Master's in Education Program? Read our ranking methodology.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a “lifer,” Fordham wasn't eligible to participate in prison education programs, but he fought back and earned a diploma, vocational certificates, and an associate degree from Miami Dade College. The college program offers incarcerated men in South Florida the opportunity to earn college educations behind bars. Fordham said.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Incarcerated students are set to regain access to Pell Grants for the first time in almost 30 years, starting in July. Prison education should be the "foundation" of planning for reentry, according to a new report by the New England Commission on the Future of Higher Education in Prison.

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MAY 22, 2023

As her internship at Data for Progress (DFP), a progressive research firm, was coming to an end, Bella Kumar, a student climate activist at The George Washington University (GW), decided to pitch an idea — a data investigation into higher education's funding from fossil fuels.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

The Lattice Scholars Program aims to close the cost-of-attendance gap for first-generation, Pell Grant-eligible students. The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is launching a new program to provide students with a debt-free engineering education. The program will also offer academic advising and mentoring.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Currently, the Department of Education must investigate claims that an institution discriminated against a religious student organization. The Department of Education (ED) intends to change how it punishes colleges and universities over religious discrimination. The department wants to shift that responsibility to the court system.

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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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MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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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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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are roughly 4,000 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States [1]. That means, there are upwards of 4,000 choices out there for students when deciding on a college in the US (yikes!). appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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JULY 31, 2024

Maura Healey signed the $58 billion state budget July 29. The budget establishes the MassEducate free-tuition program for all state residents, including undocumented students. Massachusetts is also the only state to offer a free nursing school education across a whole college system. Maura Healey signed the $57.78

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