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$5,000 Grants Now Available to California Community College Grads Transferring to Partner HBCUs

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California Community College graduates attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will now be eligible for a financial grant from the state thanks to a new law recently signed by California Gov. The legislation, introduced by California State Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan and signed by Newsom on Sept.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

Ivy Central

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public research university located on the coast of Southern California. UCSB is part of the 10-campus University of California system and is widely recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States.

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Prison Education Programs Await Pell Grant Approval Amid Slow Rollout

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Last summer, the Department of Education extended Pell Grant eligibility to incarcerated students. Pell Grants award students financial aid for college that they don't need to repay. In January, Cal Poly Humboldt's prison education program was the first in the country to be approved for Pell Grant funding.

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Universities in Virginia

Top Tier Admissions

Several years ago, we offered a deep dive into UVA , Virginia’s flagship university, my graduate school alma mater, a well-known “ Public Ivy ,” and recently crowned “ New Ivy.” But as Virginia residents (like me) know well, UVA is hardly the only college in the state. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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3 White Students Sue University of Oklahoma Alleging School Awards Black Students More Financial Aid

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The lawsuit alleges that a University of Oklahoma official told a plaintiff she would have gotten more financial aid if she was African American. The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. According to the lawsuit, race-based scholarships fall under the U.S.

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Do you know the differences between a college and a university?

The College Solutions Blog

What is the difference between a college and a university? I have always found it depressing and frustrating that few parents and teenagers know what the differences are between a college and university. Families who understand how colleges and universities differ are more likely to throw a wider net when looking at higher-ed options.

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California State University to Expand Grants to Cover Tuition and Living Expenses

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California State University trustees voted to expand grants to include the full price of tuition, plus additional living expenses. The university system committed to setting aside one-third of additional tuition revenue for financial aid.

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