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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

 Students are left questioning whether barriers to accessing higher education will swell and if colleges and universities will support initiatives that support their sense of belonging. After the failed initial rollout of a simplified FAFSA there could be devastating impacts on higher education enrollment for the next several years.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’

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The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

However, recent contract cancellations threaten this vital infrastructure, stalling progress and cutting off access to timely data policymakers and researchers need to understand how students are faring. Their research found that the complexity of the FAFSA form most negatively impacted students with the fewest financial resources.

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Let's Talk About the True Cost―and True Value―of a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Educational accessibility is largely a policy choice and all of us must continue to advocate for greater accessibility of postsecondary education for all. Financial aid is tailored to individual students financial-need as assessed by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

For example, federal classification changes to financial information provided by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicants significantly impacted data sharing and state budgeting in Virginia. This is especially true for students who have been historically underserved by postsecondary education.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last year, more than 70% of the graduating seniors in our high schools completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and a Victor Valley application, and 40% enrolled. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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Updated Guidance Expands Access to SNAP Benefits for Eligible College Students

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The guidance includes application instructions for institutions, encouraging them to assist students by sharing FAFSA data with state agencies with prior consent.