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Unequal Distribution

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

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The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. The letter said the majority opinion considers race-based college scholarships to be disguised race-conscious admissions policies. According to the lawsuit, race-based scholarships fall under the U.S. Last December, Gov.

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NASFAA Rolls Out Recommendations for Pell Grant Expansion

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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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Yale Revamps Medical Leave of Absence Policies

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18 notifying them of changes to the mental health policies for leaves of absence. The policy change comes almost two months after a lawsuit on mental health reform from two Yale University students and Elis for Rachael on Nov. A medical leave of absence is typically granted.

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College Receives Grant to Expand Higher Ed Opportunities

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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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College Receives Grant to Expand Higher Ed Opportunities

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

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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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

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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.” Merit-based aid is often provided in the form of scholarships and grants.