BestColleges

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. The law goes into effect this July.

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A survey of professors from a dozen states in the South found that over 1 in 3 faculty members have applied for a job in academia outside of their state in the past two years or plan to soon. However, issues like the state's political climate (53.3%) and academic freedom (49.6%) were also primary reasons.

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BestColleges

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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BestColleges

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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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. Colorado State University Pueblo offers free tuition to in-state first-time or transfer students from families making $70,000 or less.

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BestColleges

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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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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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

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

AUGUST 16, 2024

Students whose families fall above that threshold will be guaranteed tuition costs no higher than those at the state's flagship university. A small college in Wisconsin with a shrinking enrollment and a modest endowment has unveiled a plan to offer some in-state students free tuition. Folse said in a press release.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. Tuition for students is free, courtesy of the Second Chance Pell Grant program. The program will expand to include incarcerated women in the spring of 2024.

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College Transitions

JULY 11, 2024

The First State of Delaware may have been the first to ratify the Constitution, but it’s relatively small population (45th largest in the US) prevents it from being first in the nation when it comes to higher education destination points. Still, […]

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BestColleges

JUNE 11, 2024

OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Edu, a customizable AI tool designed specifically for higher education. Arizona State University established the first university partnership with OpenAI and continues to pioneer innovative uses. The technology will enhance teaching and learning, academic research, and administrative tasks.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2024

Women make up about 7% of the incarcerated population , and most states only have 1-3 women's prisons compared to dozens of men's prisons. Their research found that only 21 states have adequate equity in CIP programs between incarcerated men and women. However, 17 states are currently developing equity, and 11 are inadequate.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

California State University, Dominguez Hills teamed up with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to offer a master's degree program for incarcerated students. The program will focus on humanities subjects and take two years to complete. Students need a bachelor's degree and a 2.5 CSUDH President Thomas A.

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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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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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BestColleges

JANUARY 25, 2024

Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed state budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The plan would defer 5% funding increases for the University of California and California State University systems. The budget would also cut funding to the Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program and Middle-Class Scholarship.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 16, 2024

Families of HBCU students are more likely to take loans and have higher balances. Other significant sources included scholarships (15%), grants (12%), and funds from relatives and friends (2%). Typically, scholarships are awarded based on some sort of merit, while grants are based on financial need.

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BestColleges

MARCH 19, 2024

Most Opportunity Scholars are Hispanic, identify as women, are Pell Grant-eligible, and are under 24. New Mexico is cementing its dedication to free college tuition for all qualifying residents with the nation's largest higher education trust fund. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the Opportunity Scholarship into law in 2022.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. Hispanic families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups.

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BestColleges

JULY 19, 2024

Biden has continually granted debt forgiveness to these servants during his presidency. The Department of Education (ED) announced Thursday that roughly 35,000 borrowers would benefit from this debt forgiveness action. million borrowers, ED stated. ED has granted approximately $69.2 ED has granted approximately $69.2

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The school is unique among both Ivies and private colleges, with government land grants and multiple campuses. higher education — and the oldest. Cornell is both private and public, with in-state programs and government grants, while the other schools are entirely private. Cornell operates the first U.S.

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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. Colleges that have committed to the transparency standards include major university systems, like the State University of New York and the University of California.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. The Golden State is home to the largest undocumented student population in the country, with nearly 100,000 students. The application change may seem insignificant.

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BestColleges

MAY 14, 2024

According to a new report, most of California's higher education institutions offer low- and moderate-income students a high return on investment. Seventy-nine percent of institutions allow students to recoup educational costs within five years, with a third able to recover their costs in under a year. Using data from the U.S.

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BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

Students won't have to pay for the classes, and they're transferable to both the University of California and the California State University systems. The program is funded by a grant from the California Community Colleges' Rising Scholars Network. The program, funded by a $1.5 They are of the age they have finished high school.

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BestColleges

JULY 11, 2024

Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. states, students with experience in foster care don't have to pay tuition. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. states (31), SEFC can qualify for tuition waivers. In more than half of U.S.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

states over the last 30 years. Reparations must directly benefit Black students and HBCUs that suffered from decades of neglect by federal and state governments. Earlier this year, the Department of Education reported that land grant, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in 16 states have been underfunded by $12.6

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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. It continues to grow, and the recidivism rates are sky high."

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The state is struggling with a $27 billion deficit, which is projected to reach $28 billion next year. In 2020 , the program received $117 million in state funds, helping more than 55,000 students. California Gov. California Gov.

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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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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

The Class of 2027 welcomes students who represent all 50 states and 102 countries, underscoring Harvard's global appeal and commitment to cultivating a diverse community. Harvard College recognizes the financial burdens of higher education and remains dedicated to supporting admitted students in their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. 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. The issue could potentially cause students with parents who are not U.S.

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