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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Curry also became one of the founding chairpersons of the Chief Executive Officers of the California Community Colleges Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce in spring 2018. Once the building is placed on campus, the exterior and final touches will be completed, which is projected to be done by May 2027.

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The organization has implemented a tiered membership structure to make participation more accessible to early-career professionals while recognizing that senior leaders can contribute more substantially. Programming expansion represents another cornerstone of the strategic vision.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tomaneng accessible through shortened academic courses, the organization announced this week. The initiative, which runs until October 2027, will culminate in a set of recommendations for the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

By submitting the FAFSA early, you unlock access to federal grants that can lower costs right off the bat. Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027! If your family will be navigating the financial aid process for the 2026-2027 academic year, now is the time to secure your spot.

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How H.R. 1 Will Impact Student Loan Programs

College Planners of America

Title III represents a significant overhaul of the student loan system in a move to improve access, transparency, and accountability in loan programs. billion for academic year 2026-27, and $3.743 billion for academic year 2027-28. The changes are seen as obstacles to equality of access to college for low-income students.

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Strategic Revival, The Numbers Behind Dr. David Thomas’s Morehouse College Success Story

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From advancing innovative academic programs to expanding student access and elevating Morehouse’s voice in conversations about racial justice, his legacy reflects a steadfast commitment to institutional growth and societal impact,” says Toldson. Dr. Ivory A. Toldson, a professor at Howard University agrees.

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Big Bill Means Big Changes For Student Loan Borrowers: What You Need to Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

The Big Bill ends most Parent PLUS borrowers’ access to any Income-Driven Repayment plan. In addition, borrowers that take out loans after July 1, 2027 will not be able to use the economic hardship or unemployment deferments to pause payments if they cannot afford them. What should borrowers do now?