The College Solutions Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

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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Koodoos Learning

JULY 17, 2022

Scholarships and grants can be difficult to find. This resource provides a list of scholarships and grants for transgender and nonbinary students. Scholarships and grants are available for transgender and nonbinary students. However, scholarships and grants are available to help transgender or nonbinary students pay for school.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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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BestColleges

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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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 ). The further delay for colleges and universities to receive FAFSA data translates to additional delays for students.

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BestColleges

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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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My name is Vicky, and I’m a fourth-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Biology. I definitely haven’t taken Colorado for granted with all the activities it has to offer during the two years I’ve been here. Going out of state was nerve-racking, but it all worked out for me.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. However, the reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed. Institutions can also do their share to make college more affordable.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 3, 2023

Data Summary Check The college campus with the largest enrollment is Texas A&M University. [1] 1] Check The largest university in the U.S. by total enrollment is Western Governors University, a fully online college. [2] Check DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the U.S.

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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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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. When this funding ended, only a handful of secondary education programs in federal and state prisons remained.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley. University of California, Los Angeles Avg. University of California, Berkeley Avg.

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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. The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is the latest Colorado university to announce free tuition to qualifying students.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Conflicts with university boards and financial constraints are among the reasons for departures. Lately, a surge of presidents from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have left their positions. The mass departure of HBCU presidents raises questions about the impact on the schools.

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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

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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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. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) polled 2,924 faculty members working in the southern 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

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. The goal of the program is to help prevent incarcerated people from reoffending once they get out of prison. According to the U.S.

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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

JUNE 15, 2023

This graduation season, Arizona State University (ASU) celebrated 160 Uber drivers at the university's inaugural Uber graduation celebration. Uber partnered with Arizona State University to give eligible drivers or one of their family members free tuition for an online degree program or skills courses.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The frequency of pay may vary by state, but multiple students connected to the Payment for Placements (P4P) movement told BestColleges that they know of social work students who have secured a paid placement at their local VA hospital. Most of these internships, also called field placements, are unpaid.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

Cornell University: no loans under $60K Dartmouth College: no loans under $65K Duke University: no loans under $40K. Rice University: tiered levels - no loans under $75K. The Covenant meets full financial need through grants, scholarships, and work-study.” Washington University in St.

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

In 2023, the average monthly job openings in state and local government education were almost two times the number of hires made. Department of Education proposed a federal grant aimed at targeting this shortage. Note Reference [2] Check However, recent teacher shortages have left a sizeable demand.

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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. Parham said that the HUX program affirmed the university's mission of social justice and "transformative education." GPA in past coursework.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Established in the late 19th century, Cornell University was the final college to join the Ivy League. The school is unique among both Ivies and private colleges, with government land grants and multiple campuses. Except for Cornell University, all the "Ivies" were founded before the American Revolution. High admissions rate.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cornell University is where students from all backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and collaborate. Programs like Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and initiatives for first-generation college students demonstrate how the university transforms ideas of inclusion into practical, everyday support. What does this mean for you?

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

There is a lot of opportunity out there for financial assistance, but understanding the intricacies can feel like a foreign language. There is a lot of opportunity out there for financial assistance, but understanding the intricacies can feel like a foreign language. Once you fill out your FAFSA form , you can find your individual EFC.

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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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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

What this also means is that colleges compare students within their stated majors of interest, which means if you’re going for a particularly popular major, you’re going to be trying to stand out from a big pool of other applicants! So, what’s the best way to stand out if you’re applying to one of these ultra-competitive majors?

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

What this also means is that colleges compare students within their stated majors of interest, which means if you’re going for a particularly popular major, you’re going to be trying to stand out from a big pool of other applicants! So, what’s the best way to stand out if you’re applying to one of these ultra-competitive majors?

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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. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups.

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He received his bachelor’s in business from Illinois State University in 1956 and his master’s in educational administration in 1963, before receiving his PhD in educational psychology from Northwestern University. Lee Noel, one of the founders of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, passed away recently at the age of 89.

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BestColleges

JUNE 13, 2023

Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Choosing an HBCU is no small task. from our partners.

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StandOut College Prep

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details. Applicants must reside in Georgia, enroll in an ABET program at a college/university. GPA, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in fall. More information here.

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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. Do we know? What does that do for them?

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