Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2025

Siena Heights University announced it will permanently close following the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than a century of Catholic higher education in Michigan. The university plans to establish transfer agreements with partner institutions to minimize disruption to students' educational pathways.

University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 21, 2025

Royal will begin her term on August 1, 2025, and serve through June 30, 2026. Royal previously served as president of Holyoke Community College and was selected as a 2024-2025 Judith Block McLaughlin President-in-Residence in the Harvard Graduate School of Education. in Education from Capella University, an M.A.

Mathematics

Ed.gov Homeroom

JUNE 25, 2025

Department of Education and Acting Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid Earlier this week, there was big news from the U.S. Department of Education (Department): Major improvements are coming to the 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience. By: James Bergeron, Acting Under Secretary, U.S.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2025

Bridges New Jersey's groundbreaking state-funded teletherapy program has delivered more than 78,000 counseling sessions to college students since its 2023 launch, according to new data released by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Bridges, New Jersey's secretary of higher education.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2025

If sponsored, the divisions are expected to vote on the proposals during the 2026 NCAA Convention in Washington, D.C. The recommendation also includes establishing an NCAA Acrobatics and Tumbling Committee, which would begin its work in January 2026, to allow time to prepare for a championship in spring 2027.

Administration

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

Empire, which will be published by University of Minnesota Press in Spring 2026. Laura Hyun Yi Kang,Tran was able to refine my focus and identify U.S. empireas a key organizing rubric for the project. This work has culminated in Trans forthcoming book, Asian Girlhood in the Shadows of U.S.

Curriculum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Stout, its president and CEO, will be stepping down effective June 30, 2026. This is a challenging time for higher education, but Dr. Stout has put ATD in a strong position for the future,” said Dr. Gregory D. Stout In a news release, Achieving the Dream (ATD) announced that Dr. Karen A. Please read Diverse ’s profile of Stout here.

Leadership

College Aid Services

JULY 23, 2025

Department of Education has published in the Federal Register the finalized verification requirements for FAFSA applicants in the 2025–2026 academic year (90 FR 34486). The updated notice supersedes the notice published on September 4, 2024 (89 FR 71893).

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

It's about equipping institutions with the tools to drive change on their campuses, fostering cross-campus collaboration, and ensuring that HBCUs are setting an agenda for higher education innovation, not just responding to it. When we set out to build that digital learning network, we weren't just thinking about online education.

Collaboration

College Aid Services

AUGUST 10, 2025

Department of Education has officially launched the first phase of the 2026–27 FAFSA® beta testing period, partnering with select community organizations in Arizona, California, Florida, Mississippi, and Washington, D.C. This initial round, known as Beta 1, will run through Friday, August 15.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

They shared their convictions with their two sons, including the importance of education and social service. It took him awhile to connect the dots from his passion to higher education. Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. Dr. Dereck J.

Placement

College Aid Services

JULY 30, 2025

The Department of Education is requesting emergency processing and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the latest revision of the 2026–27 FAFSA application. These revisions were made to incorporate updates required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025.

FAFSA

College Aid Services

JUNE 6, 2025

Department of Education released its annual update to the Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2026–27 award year. On June 5, 2025, the U.S.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

when he steps down in summer 2026. Since joining the university's Campus Ministry in 2002, he has been instrumental in advancing several key initiatives, including formative education programs and Core Curriculum renewal. Butler's path to the presidency reflects a lifetime of service and education. "Jack" Butler, S.J.

Counseling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Fisk University will close its groundbreaking women's gymnastics program following the 2026 season, marking the end of a pioneering chapter in HBCU athletics. The Nashville institution made collegiate sports history in 2023 as the first historically Black college or university to establish a women's artistic gymnastics team.

University

College Aid Services

JUNE 6, 2025

FSA has published Volume 8 of the 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook. 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 8: The Direct Loan Program – This volume discusses the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) and describes how the U.S.

Students

College Aid Services

MAY 15, 2025

Department of Education is seeking public feedback on the proposed 20262027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 13, 2025. For more details and to submit your feedback, visit the Federal Register notice.

FAFSA

College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Department of Education has updated the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Technical Reference and contains development information for the 20252026 award year. Volumes 1, 2, 6, and 7 are currently available; the remaining sections will be released later this year.

Education

College Planners of America

MAY 19, 2025

Education Department (ED) to help students afford the costs of higher education. While the loans are designed to ease educational expenses during college years, many graduates struggle to manage their debt after college. For the 2025-26 school year, it is June 30, 2026.

Student loans

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MARCH 28, 2025

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. IBR is the only plan available to borrowers with older Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL). This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers.

Application

College Planners of America

JUNE 24, 2025

The changes in Title III take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to award year 2026–27 and subsequent years. Title III consists of Subtitles A through G covering different aspects of changes to education policy. billion for academic year 2026-27, and $3.743 billion for academic year 2027-28.

Student loans

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

It’s the next big step in your educational journey, but theres one big thing that might cause some stress for you and your family: how to afford it. Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027! The idea of college can be both exciting and overwhelming. Want more personalized help paying for college?

Financial aid

The College Pod

JUNE 1, 2024

The US Department of Education revamped the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic school year to make this process less painful. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), now shorter than its predecessor, is a key part of getting money to help pay for your child's college education.

FAFSA

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

AUGUST 5, 2025

Just before its August recess, the Senate passed a spending bill that signaled undeniable, bipartisan support for our nation’s federal education research and data infrastructure. Department of Education (ED) and charged by Congress to collect and analyze statistics about our nation’s students, educators, schools and colleges.

Administration

College Aid Services

AUGUST 6, 2025

The Department of Education has announced the annual updates to the ICR plan formula for 2025 to give notice to borrowers and the public regarding how monthly ICR payment amounts will be calculated for the 2025-2026 year under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.063.

Education

College Aid Services

JUNE 25, 2025

The Department of Education has announced that, starting June 29, 2025, schools must report Federal Work-Study (FWS) earnings for the 2024 calendar year using the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System and Campus-Based XML Schema Version 1.0b.

FAFSA

College Aid Services

MARCH 13, 2025

The Department of Education has updated the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Technical Reference and contains development information for the 20252026 award year. Volumes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are currently available; the remaining section will be released later this year.

Education

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Department of Educations efforts to reduce student loan burdens through the new SAVE repayment plan. But the lawsuits have already resulted in a series of changing court orders temporarily barring the Department of Education from offering key SAVE plan benefits. These lawsuits are ongoing and there are no financial decisions yet.

Student loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Higher education scholars credit Thomas with being a “transformative” leader who strengthened Morehouse’s position on an increasingly tough landscape for college and university leaders. He also holds a Master of Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Administrative Sciences from Yale College.

Success

College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Administrators can access the release through the ‘Software and Other Tools’ section of the FSA Knowledge Center website and should refer to the EDExpress for Windows 2025–26 Installation Guide or… More » EDExpress for Windows 2025–2026, Release 1.0 Now Available The post EDExpress for Windows 2025–2026, Release 1.0

Application

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Dr. Jack DeGioia “Each of us is called to a vocation of service,” said DeGioia, who became a national leader on higher education issues and previously chaired the board of the American Council on Education. “I He will hold the title of President Emeritus and will rejoin the faculty. Dr. Robert M.

University

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trumps Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs May 2, 2025 by Terrance L. This proposal is a direct attack on students who dare to dream of college in the face of adversity, said Kimberly Jones , President of the Council for Opportunity in Education. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 1, 2025

Education advocates warn these changes could create new barriers to higher education access and completion. The bill includes a three-year exemption for students enrolled as of June 30, 2026, but future students would face higher costs. Among the most significant proposals is a change to Pell Grant eligibility requirements.

Low income student

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Details: T he gender-based violence prevention team is recruiting students to apply to be Bystander Intervention Trainers for the 2025-2026 academic year. Details: Stop by the DC campus breezeway to meet some of the Gender-Based Violence Prevention , Education, and Response Team. This is a paid part-time position.

International student

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 14, 2025

One of the biggest questions students and families face is how to pay for higher education. Work-Study : A program that allows you to work part-time during college to earn money to help pay for your education. Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027! When Should You Start Planning?

Financial aid

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 15, 2025

The Big Bill changes borrowers’ repayment options if they borrow any loans after July 1, 2026. The Big Bill specifies that the RAP plan should be available to borrowers beginning on July 1, 2026. The Big Bill changes borrowers’ repayment options if they borrow any loans after July 1, 2026.

Student loans

COE

JULY 31, 2025

Billion for FY 2026 July 31, 2025 — by Kimberly Jones While there are many more steps until the appropriations process for FY26 is complete, this is a monumental first step that bodes well for our future. billion for the 2026-2027 program year. Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Sustain TRIO Funding at $1.2

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