Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the Durango, Colorado, college, which continues to grapple with its history as a former federal Indian boarding school while working to advance its commitment to student success, equity, and community engagement.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Department of Education (Department) announced today that it entered the final beta testing period of the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), Beta 4, which will build on the successful results from the first three beta periods. Since Oct. The Department… More » U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

The report, "How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends," builds on two decades of research and reveals that while Latino students demonstrate high financial need, they are employing effective cost-saving measures to make higher education affordable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. The selected scholars, who emerged from a competitive application process, will convene in Philadelphia this month for ATD's annual DREAM conference.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Students interested in applying should note that the application deadline is July 1, 2025, with complete details and application information available at UNCF.org/scholarships. Gauff's tennis achievements continue to create ripple effects beyond her personal success. Her 2023 U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

AccessLex Institute has released its 2025 Legal Education Data Deck, providing comprehensive insights into the current state of legal education in the United States. Hispanic/Latine applicants and American Indian/Alaska Native applicants also faced significant barriers, with admission rates of 57% and 52% respectively.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

Jeremy Singer, who is currently the president of College Board, has been named to lead the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) overall strategy, according to the U.S. Singer will lead FSA’s overall strategy on the 2025-26 FAFSA form. Department of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2024

“Our goals are to attract the best and brightest students and to make sure every student is successful once they are here,” said President Dr. Jay Hartzell. Dr. Dr. Jay Hartzell The requirement will be applied during the fall 2025 semester application period, Aug. Also, with an abundance of high school GPAs surrounding 4.0,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2025

When instruction includes novel, emotionally or intellectually stimulating features, students show greater attention, motivation, and cognitive performance, particularly in STEM and technical subjects (see Guo & Fryer, 2025 ; Hidi & Renninger, 2006 ). It’s a deeply human endeavor: expressive, subjective, unpredictable, and relational.

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Active Minds

MAY 20, 2025

As the class of 2025 celebrates their graduation and tosses their caps into the sky, I cant help but feel a sense of recognition. The questions 2025 graduates are contemplating as they close the chapter on their academic career and enter a new chapter of their lives “What does this job market mean for me?”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

Our team just returned from the annual NAIS Thrive 2025 conference, held from February 2628 in Nashville, TN. Discussions on fostering diversity, equity, and belonging emphasized the importance of inclusive school communities and the impact of policy decisions on student success. Missed us at NAIS Thrive? Lets connect!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Johns Hopkins University plans to require undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission in fall 2026. Johns Hopkins University Gilman Clock Tower Johns Hopkins University The university will require ACT or SAT scores for applicants seeking entry for the fall 2026 semester.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

The energy in Nashville was already electric with the NAIS Thrive Annual Conference in full swing, but on the evening of February 27, 2025, the excitement reached a new level as VenturEd Solutions and TaxStatus hosted an unforgettable launch party at The Twelve Thirty Club. Ready to learn more about SSS and TaxStatus?

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As the October 1st deadline approaches, FSA has issued a number of important reminders to ensure that institutions accurately complete the Fiscal Operations Report for 2023–24 and the Application to Participate for 2025–26 (FISAP).

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

With the proposed Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA 2025) gaining traction at the federal level and states like Texas making historic moves to expand school choice, private and independent schools have a tremendous opportunity to serve more families. Stay informed with resources like the EdChoice Program Tracker.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

SSS from VenturEd Solutions Revolutionizes Financial Aid Application Processing with Industry-Leading IRS Integration powered by TaxStatus New partnership with TaxStatus powers simplified and rapid verification of family tax information within a unified admissions, enrollment, and student lifecycle solution.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 22, 2025

May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — VenturEd Solutions has officially launched its enhanced School and Student Services (SSS) platform, with direct IRS integration, marking a significant advancement in financial aid processing for private and independent K12 schools. TAMPA, Fla. , Join the Next Era of Financial Aid Webinar Register Now.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Secretary Cardona published a letter that addresses the issues that the Department faced during the 2024-25 FAFSA launch and what measure that they are taking to ensure that success of next year’s application.

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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Secretary Cardona published a letter that addresses the issues that the Department faced during the 2024-25 FAFSA launch and what measure that they are taking to ensure that success of next year’s application.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 24, 2025

San Francisco Bay Area, CA – June 2025 – Close the Gap Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Empower YOUth Self-Led Social Impact Program , a four-milestone initiative empowering high school students to lead and execute meaningful projects in their communities.

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College Aid Services

JULY 31, 2024

Federal Student Aid revealed yesterday that batch institutional corrections will be delayed until the 2025-26 because schools would not have access until after the fall semester begins and to prioritize a success rollout of next year’s FAFSA application.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

This enhancement reduces application barriers for families and enables schools to make timely financial aid decisions without relying on manual or outdated methods. Industry Leaders Applaud SSS Powered by TaxStatus at NAIS Thrive 2025 The response at NAIS Thrive was superb. Join the Next Era of Financial Aid Webinar Register Now.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 14, 2024

After a year filled with technological challenges, the Department of Education is taking steps to ensure that the upcoming FAFSA application rollout is successful with the release of the 2025-26 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. FAFSA Release for the 2024-2025 As of this moment, the Education Department has announced that FAFSA will be released by December 31st.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. As soon as the application opens, be prepared to submit your paperwork.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

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Student Research Foundation

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The SAT and ACT were designed to screen college applicants. Their argument is based on the idea that these tests should not be used to evaluate college applicants. So, why have organizations like FairTest yet to be successful in their push to get rid of standardized tests?

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Applicants in the U.S. must self-identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, or female (any race/ethnicity), and financial need will be considered for all applicants. Applications are open until November 30. Applications are open until December 1. Applications are open through November 1.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Now is the perfect time to start making your plans, researching the scholarships you want to apply for and brushing up on the do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications. Twelve $25,000 Chick-fil-A Community Scholarships will be awarded, based on academic success, community service, and financial need. GPA (on a 4.0

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Second, I had spent about fifteen years working to improve college success for first-gen, low-income students. And in all the hundreds of hours of conversations I’d had about student success, I had never once talked to or about faculty members as part of the solution. We prioritize action.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

AUGUST 26, 2024

From admission applications to financial aid forms, staying organized and aware of key dates is crucial when you’re applying for college. This guide outlines the essential deadlines you need to know to master the college timeline and ensure a smooth application process. Pay close attention to when you can submit the applications.

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Cal Newport

MAY 19, 2025

The application that has instead leaped ahead to become the most exciting and popular use of these tools is smart search. The other major success story for generative AI at the moment is computer programming. The Next Big AI Application Language model-based AI systems can respond to prompts in pretty amazing ways.

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The College Pod

JANUARY 13, 2025

The gateway to financial aid--including grant, scholarships, and loans--is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) students must complete before they enter college and every year they are in college. Take advantage of internship and networking opportunities to set yourself up for success after college.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. On July 30th, the U.S. Education Department’s (ED) announced their decision to defer their acceptance of batch corrections.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. On July 30th, the U.S. Education Department’s (ED) announced their decision to defer their acceptance of batch corrections.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2025

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has announced its 2025 cohort of Undergraduate Transfer Scholars, selecting 90 community college students from across the nation to receive scholarships of up to $55,000 per year for up to three years to complete their bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions.

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COE

JULY 9, 2024

The Council invites applicants for the 2025 Thomas R. The TRIO Student Support Services program at Georgia Southern University played a pivotal role in preparing me for success in the internship and beyond by equipping me with essential academic support, leadership skills, and a strong sense of resilience.

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