Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has launched a partnership pilot program to increase effectiveness of skills-based hiring with the help of a $350,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation. One of the goals is to create a pipeline of skilled and career-ready job candidates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The overhaul – which comes with form simplifications, different student aid measures and calculations, and expanded Pell Grant eligibility – is expected to be beneficial and to increase federal financial aid eligibility, according to a 2023 report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Institutions that receive HSI designation are then eligible to apply for various federal grants in support of their programming. Programming and strategies Since the HSI classification was approved, NAU integrated the work into the university’s strategic plan, “NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence.” She notes it helps build community.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

Yesterday, the Biden-Harris Administration released its budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 (Program Year 2024-2025). The Administration’s budget would also increase the maximum Pell Grant by $820 (or 11%), for a total maximum Pell Grant award of $8,215. billion in FY24. million, respectively.

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COE

MARCH 11, 2024

However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026. Department of Education here.)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

Since the 2015 launch of Graduation Initiative 2025, a state-backed project to improve graduation rates, the California State University system (CSU) has made significant progress, with students from all groups earning degrees at higher rates. But disparities persist. The graduation rate gap between Black and white students is 22.2

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

The FAFSA serves as the primary application for federal student aid programs, including grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. The 2024-2025 application cycle has been absolutely wild – so don’t take this year as an example of what the cycle is like. Missing deadlines could result in lost financial aid opportunities.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 3, 2023

An exciting new update for the 2024-2025 FAFSA is that you’ll be able to automatically retrieve income from your taxes and the IRS. How are the updates impacting Pell Grants or other offers for low to middle income students? Many states and universities have pushed back due dates, so be sure to check your college’s site!

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

or Canada and be enrolled or planning to enroll at any qualifying institution of the recipient’s choice for the 2024-2025 academic year. .” To apply for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship, you must be a resident of the U.S. In addition, you must have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0

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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. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6 Do we know?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The grant funding, part of the 2024 omnibus appropriations bill signed March 23 by President Joe Biden, will support the equipment, curriculum development, and technology needed for the college’s physician assistant and clinical mental health counseling graduate programs. “I’m

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Data from fall 2022 show that: Founding UIA institutions have produced over 118,500 additional degrees above baseline projections and are on track to double their 68,000 degree goal by 2025. The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Data from fall 2022 show that: Founding UIA institutions have produced over 118,500 additional degrees above baseline projections and are on track to double their 68,000 degree goal by 2025. The number of annual graduates of color at UIA institutions has increased 93% from 2012-2013 to 2021-2022.

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Student Loan Planner

MARCH 22, 2024

Under several different proposals, Biden plans to reduce or eliminate so-called “junk fees” levied on borrowers under various circumstances, make student loan forgiveness permanently tax-free and increase funding for grants and the Office of Federal Student Aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, with the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA, families, students, and financial aid offices alike are hopeful that the once complicated application will be easier to complete and process. Pell Grants: More students will be eligible to receive maximum or partial federal Pell grants.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 25, 2024

Congress is considering next year’s federal funding priorities, and the Biden-Harris administration has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. Amidst the cherry blossom blooms and springtime buzz, important business is happening on Capitol Hill.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

Congress is considering next year’s federal funding priorities, and the Biden-Harris administration has released its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget proposal. The Pell Grant — the foundation of federal need-based aid — now covers the lowest share of college costs in the program’s history.

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Students now in 10 th grade, the high school class of 2025, will be the first to take the digital PSAT in the fall of 2023. The timer, for example, will be extended for those students who have been granted extended time and a screen will indicate if an extra break is scheduled. College Board’s digital product is described below.

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The Education Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2023

You can read more about the report on Gov.uk.  A range of mental health and wellbeing support is available for pupils, students and teaching staff, from grants to train senior mental health leads in schools to online support for university students.

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The Education Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Grants for Senior Mental Health Leads We’re supporting schools and colleges to provide learning environments that promote mental wellbeing, identify individuals’ needs and offer appropriate targeted support to children and young people. We’re rolling out more MHSTs to cover at least 50 percent of pupils and students in England by March 2025.

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Scholarship America

MAY 15, 2023

Do I have to pay taxes emergency grants or relief funds? Note, however, if you receive emergency aid funds in the form of a grant or scholarship from your state or a private provider, the tax rules outlined above may apply. What do I need to know about the taxability of my scholarships or grants?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Perhaps one of the biggest pros of the SAI is that more students will be able to receive access to Pell Grants. Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line. Starting this year, applicants who don’t qualify for a max Pell Grant if their SAI is less than the maximum grant amount.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Anticipate Pell expansion Qualification for Pell Grants will change and should provide broader access and support for low-income students.

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COE

MARCH 23, 2024

When combined with mandatory funding, the agreement continues to support a total maximum Pell Grant award of $7,395 for the 2024-2025 award year. billion and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program (SEOG) at $910 million. Congress continued funding the Federal Work-Study program at $1.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ron DeSantis’s proposed 2024-2025 budget includes a designated $2.5 In total, the “Focus on Florida’s Future” budget has $550 million for school safety, including $290 million to be allocated by the Office of Safe Schools, $108 million for “mental health allocation,” and $42 million for public school hardening grants. Florida Gov.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ). Here’s an overview of what’s out there, plus other ways to find help for repayment beyond forgiveness. Who’s eligible?

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And I'm also responsible for our growth strategy, Let's Get Ready is growing across the country, so we started with a strategic plan serving 13,000 students in 2021, and our goal is to serve 25,000 students by 2025. JS: Thank you, Jordan. JW: Yeah, absolutely. I think that's right.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2023

The "North Star Promise" would get approximately $117 million in fiscal year 2025, followed by $49.5 It is meant to cover students’ tuition costs left over after state and federal grants and institutional scholarships. . … I see this bill as an enrollment driver." million annually.

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