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The Student Aid Index: Shifting Our Thinking on Financial Aid Eligibility

Ruffaloni

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. Watch our webinar for more strategies and insights. This is a big change.

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Lowe’s Announces $50 Million in Grants to Community and Technical Colleges

BestColleges

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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Students With Undocumented, Noncitizen Parents Unable to Complete FAFSA

BestColleges

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.

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Helping Students Navigate the College Application Maze

Ruffaloni

This may include webinars, workshops, and informational materials that provide insights into the application process, essay writing tips, and guidance on standardized tests. Financial aid information The cost of education is a major concern for all prospective students.

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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

Admissions.Blog

Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.” It aims to make higher education accessible to those with limited means.

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How Flexible Thinking and Dynamic Strategy Can Revitalize Your Institutional Planning

EAB

The state of the higher education sector is marked by intensifying competition, scarce resources (including talent), and growing skepticism about the value of a degree. How to Win in Higher Ed’s New Era of Competition. WATCH THE WEBINAR. Discover how higher ed leaders tackled campus challenges in EAB's fellowship.

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Addressing Affordability: Strategies to Ease Financial Concerns for Prospective Students

Niche

Rising tuition costs (though as we know, this often differs from net price), fears of student debt and skepticism about ROI based on job prospects and starting salaries have led too many Americans to question the value of higher education.