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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Students enrolled in the Cal Poly Humboldt Prison Education Program will be able to pay for the program through federal Pell Grants starting this fall. Pell Grants give students money for college that does not need to be repaid. Pell Grants are income-based awards for undergraduates with exceptional financial need.

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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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OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Florida Student Assistance Grant Program is the largest need-based grant program in the state. Undergraduates in the state who demonstrate substantial financial need can get a minimum of $200 each year (the maximum award amount is set annually by state lawmakers) to pay for college or trade school in the state of Florida.

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APRIL 15, 2024

The university received a $310,000 grant from the Kentucky Association of Health Plans to establish the program. Morehead State University (MSU) in Kentucky announced a new master of social work degree to fill a community need for more social workers. To play a role in kick-starting something new is really exciting for our membership.

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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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APRIL 2, 2024

million grant will go toward recruiting and training students to become special education teachers. Department of Education (ED) awarded North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. million grant for its special education teaching program. The Department of Education's $1.1 A&T) a $1.1

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The University of California's fall 2023 enrollment data shows an increase in in-state enrollment. UC Davis, UCLA, UC San Diego, and Berkeley had the highest in-state enrollment. The number of in-state first-year students also increased to just over 42,000 students, the largest-ever class of in-state students. billion.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

California State University trustees voted to expand grants to include the full price of tuition, plus additional living expenses. Students will receive stipends of up to $5,000 to cover expenses including food, housing, and transportation in addition to the State University Grant , which has been traditionally used to cover tuition.

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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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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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MARCH 6, 2024

Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. Mack Robinson College of Business, created the program with a $500,000 grant from the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. So far, nearly 100 students are RISE in Computing scholars. are Black women.

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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. 5 for in-state students with a perfect 36 ACT score. The university system hopes the program will incentivize high-achieving students to stay in the state.

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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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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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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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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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JANUARY 25, 2023

The list includes a variety of state schools, private institutions, and community colleges. The Department of Education (ED) revealed a list of 38 colleges and universities set to receive funds from grant programs to improve outcomes for underrepresented students. million in this batch of Postsecondary Student Success grants.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Students who are incarcerated are set to regain access to Pell Grants nationwide in 2023. Education officials should step up communication about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process for incarcerated students to make sure the upcoming Pell Grant expansion is successful, according to a new report.

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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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#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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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. can soon expect funds through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program. This injection of funds comes at a crucial time for K-12 education. This injection of funds comes at a crucial time for K-12 education.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Students from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are guaranteed in-state tuition at all U.S. These students also qualify for Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant programs. financial aid, they don't qualify for every federal grant or loan program.

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JUNE 19, 2024

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland (USM) signed an agreement in April that will allow incarcerated individuals at all state correctional institutions to have access to a college education. Tuition costs will be covered in full by Pell Grants.

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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. 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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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!). Regardless of if you… The post What to look for in a college?

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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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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from families making $150,000 or less will receive at least $2,000 in needs-based grants. are Pell Grant recipients. UVA lowered household income requirements for financial aid by at least $20,000 for each tier of needs-based grants. of first-years are Pell Grant recipients.

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MAY 20, 2024

The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. The lawsuit follows a similar interpretation stated in a letter Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sent to that state's college and university leaders. Supreme Court's 2023 race-conscious admissions ban.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). These delays also have implications for state funding. Students who successfully submit a FAFSA receive a Student Aid Index (SAI).

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It provides grants for students, scholars, and professionals to study, research, and teach across more than 140 countries, fostering mutual understanding between nations. Scholars include Pennsylvania State University (Doctoral) and Middlebury College (Baccalaureate), while Georgetown University led in producing Fulbright U.S.

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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. Alternative Financial Aid Application and apply for other state financial aid. A State Higher Education Executive Officers analysis projects that 42.9%

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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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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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