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Florida In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition

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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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Colleges With the Cheapest and Most Affordable Out-Of-State Tuition

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Data Summary Check The most affordable out-of-state tuition is less than $500 a year. Check The most affordable out-of-state colleges typically charge $7,000-$9,000 per year. Check Three out of the top five out-of-state colleges on our list are tribal colleges. Check Two out of the top 10 are HBCUs.

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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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$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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Pell Grant Eligibility Extended to Cal Poly Humboldt Prison Education Program

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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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What Is the Florida Student Assistance Grant Program?

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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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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. 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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