Norwalk Community College

APRIL 11, 2019

The fact is that around 70% of students graduate with … Continue reading "Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships". The post Distinguishing Student Loans, Grants and Scholarships appeared first on Norwalk Community College. It is estimated to total nearly $1.5

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Take the diagnostic to find out.

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The College Pod

JUNE 21, 2025

Here are 5 key conversations to start having now as you’re talking to your child about paying for college: 1. Have a candid discussion as a family about what you can realistically afford without assuming that student loans (or Parent PLUS loans) will magically cover the gap. How Much Can We Really Afford?

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The College Pod

MARCH 23, 2024

Define Your Financial Parameters When building an initial college list or making your final choice, assess your finances to set a clear budget, ensuring that you make a choice that supports your long-term financial well-being. Consider your income, savings, and potential grants or scholarships. This helps prevent overwhelming debt.

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The College Pod

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Every year, millions of families skip filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because they assume they won’t qualify for financial aid. Some think they make too much money, while others believe their student won’t be eligible for grants. And the best loan options come from the federal government.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 2, 2025

Its also important to discuss the plans for who will repay any student loans that are taken during the college years. Look at the total amount you are planning to borrow to pay for this college, and then look at student loan calculators to see what future repayment costs might be.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 28, 2025

Youre not just choosing a campus youre choosing a community, a support system, and a place to grow, learn, and live for the next four years. Before you commit, make sure youve looked at: Your financial aid package (Whats a grant vs a loan? Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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The College Pod

MAY 4, 2024

No, very few students actually pay the advertised cost of attendance for college. The "net price" is what families typically pay after taking into account scholarships and grants. Understanding your net price is key when looking at college costs. Can I reduce my overall cost of attending college?

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund. José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund Focus: Florida residents. Preferred areas of study are business and entrepreneurship, community service, education, health care and science, media and entertainment and STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math).

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Single Stop

MARCH 15, 2022

The Single Stop client screener now features screening for Federal Pell Grant eligibility and funding—a response to the most requested benefit from all of its school partners, said Ana Minter, Associate Director of Training and Support. Unlike student loans, Federal Pell Grants do not have to be repaid in most cases.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even a small award can reduce the amount you might need to borrow in student loans. It features a free, frequently-updated database, allowing you to access a range of financial support for your higher education, whether it’s a four-year university, a community college, or a trade school. CareerOneStop.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

We all know that scholarships are available from many colleges and universities, but some may be surprised to learn that corporate scholarships are also an option to pay for college. Many companies — from small businesses to major corporations — offer scholarships and grants to college students. Amount: $10,000.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

The Third Way piece goes on to quantify: “While the students with six-figure levels of debt are often the focus of stories in the popular press, they are the exception rather than the rule. Arguably the much bigger problem are students who take out some—often smaller amounts— of debt, but never graduate.”

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

This is the perfect time to find scholarships and grants to reduce your next year’s college costs. If you’re not planning to work, consider signing up for summer classes through a local college or your university. It’s another great way to reduce costs (especially if you go through a community college) and knock out some GenEds!

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I paid for college at my dream school (a small liberal arts college) through student loans, financial aid grants, a tiny amount from family, work-study jobs, and a scholarship or two, desperately patched together to make everything add up so I could afford to keep going to school year after year.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 3, 2023

Applicants Should Always Submit a FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) is a form completed by prospective and current college students to determine their eligibility for Federal, state, and private financial aid in the form of loans, scholarships, grants, and work-study programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 20, 2023

Although the news cycle has been dominated by the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program and its fate at the U.S. With IDR plans, student loan recipients’ monthly payments are based on their incomes, instead of being set at a fixed amount.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tuition: Controlling net tuition increases and using large endowments to eliminate tuition for students from families making less than a certain amount. Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tuition: Controlling net tuition increases and using large endowments to eliminate tuition for students from families making less than a certain amount. Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

But a new report from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) shows that the high school class of 2022 left an estimated $3.58 billion on the table last year in the form of unclaimed Pell Grant funds—around 14% of annual Pell expenditures. That unclaimed money leads directly to fewer students attending and completing college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Craig Lindwarm, vice president for governmental affairs of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities A leading contender for the chairmanship is U.S. Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina representative who previously served as chairwoman of the committee from 2017-2019 and was most recently the ranking member.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2022

BBB would have included free community college, incentives for states to perform equity audits of the higher ed funding, and a $900 increase in the Pell Grant. Student loan forgiveness is another area where high hopes were met with partial progress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jon Fansmith Fansmith is hopeful that Biden will discuss federal financial aid, particularly the possibility of doubling the Pell Grant. He also says he believes Biden will bring up the student loan forgiveness program, now before the U.S. Bumphus, president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges, by email.

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COE

JANUARY 4, 2023

Several places in law, regulations, and your TRIO grant award say you can’t use federal funds to lobby. . You cannot use grant funds for meals, transportation, and hotel charges on the days of the Legislative Conference. “Let’s say your grant is for $250,000. The college can take up to 8 percent of that.

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College Planners of America

JULY 10, 2023

President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, as announced last August, was set to cancel $10,000 in Federal student debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income per year. Pell Grant recipients would have gotten an additional $10,000 of debt forgiven. million people.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Celebration Day Resources At the national level, COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success will co-host a virtual event focusing on career trajectories for first-generation students, featuring a panel of first-generation alumni who have risen to senior leader roles in some of the world’s most recognizable companies.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine. New York City Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez represents the 14th district in the Bronx and is a proud alumna of the Bronx Community College TRIO Upward Bound program.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Louisiana The Louisiana Association of Students Assistance Programs (LASAP) annually hosts TRIO Day with the Pelicans. Helping state elected officials see the fruits of their labors through their support of state funding for students in higher education connects them to personal stories and conveys the impacts they have. 

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In October, State University of New York (SUNY) announced the Top 10% Promise Program, a direct admissions program that automatically grants acceptance to at least one SUNY institution for graduating high school seniors whose GPAs are in the top 10% of their class and meet specific academic readiness criteria.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

In a significant policy shift affecting higher education in Virginia, the state's 23 community colleges must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new federal regulations that effectively terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across these institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Enrollment remained down at every level from community colleges to graduate schools, but much of academia showed its persistence and resilience. With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, colleges and universities have tried to bring students back to campus and provide fresh inspiration. The Eighth U.S. Supreme Court News U.S.

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COE

MAY 2, 2025

TRIO is the insurance policy for the Pell Grant, said Maureen Hoyler, COE Senior Advisor and past president. TRIO Student Support Services, in particular, raises completion rates for Pell Grant recipients and ensures our federal investment results in degrees, not dropouts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Student debt relief dashed The Biden-Harris administration’s plans to forgive thousands of dollars in student loan debt for individuals fell through this year in a partisan 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court, which deemed the plans unconstitutional. That authority kicks in only under exceptional conditions,” Kagan wrote.

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