Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 2, 2023

When the FAFSA Simplification Act begins to take effect this July, it’s expected to significantly affect the process of applying for financial aid, making the paperwork less complex and altering the formula for eligibility. Lower SAI numbers will lead to a greater number of students being eligible for Pell Grants. At least 7.8%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

billion on the table last year in the form of unclaimed Pell Grant funds—around 14% of annual Pell expenditures. The NCAN started with the number of high school graduates who did not fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which was roughly 1.65 billion left behind represents a strong increase from 2017, when $2.3

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MAY 8, 2023

Furthermore, it aims to prevent a similar situation in 2017 when the U.S. Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Increasing McNair stipends to $5,000.

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MAY 10, 2024

Among dependent students who first enrolled in 2011-12, six-year bachelor’s degree completion rates by 2017 were 45 percentage points lower for both low-income and first-generation students compared to their higher-income counterparts. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! “Their journey is a beacon of inspiration, reminding us that the pursuit of knowledge knows no boundaries, and with unwavering support, these students will continue to break barriers and reshape the future.”

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