Scholarship America

MAY 15, 2023

Updated May 2023 Students who receive financial aid may have an unexpected bill to pay—a tax bill. While most scholarship awards are not taxed, there are a number or circumstances in which they can be, and many students and parents may not know the details. Is my private scholarship subject to taxing?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Having to take state politics into account is an unfair additional burden on LGBTQ+ students, according to Dr. Margaux Cowden, chief program officer at the Point Foundation, a nonprofit that grants scholarships to LGBTQ+ learners. GPA], they’re also now worried about whether they will need to hide themselves when they get to college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

It definitely made us realize that we need to make a significant investment in need-based aid.” All in all, the researchers found that direct admissions was less impactful on application or enrollment than an offer of financial aid, conditioned on admission.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:00. Graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Haywood Sixty percent of the parents surveyed were concerned about college cost, 40% about scholarships and 39% about the amount of debt. Even though discount rates also keep climbing so the net price isn’t always going up in the same way, the appearance of unaffordability gets more intense every year. Dr. Davida L.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

The finish line for the financial process is close, too. To wrap up your financial aid journey, here’s a few things I recommend for the class of 2024… Make sure the FAFSA has your 2023 tax info: April 15 is almost here and you should definitely have completed your 2023 taxes by now.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid. Fifty-five percent of students who attended two or more graduate school prep workshops enrolled in graduate school, 68% at CSUF.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

We have excellent outcomes on that; we have great support from our legislature that provides a dual credit scholarship that removes financial barriers,” says Ellis. “We Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services. The 2024 Higher Education Matters Progress Report shows a 16.1

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

Finding the right education scholarship can be a daunting task. There are both private and federal government scholarships available to students. In this article, we will share how you can find the perfect education scholarship for you. What are scholarships? How do scholarships work? Academic scholarships.

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College Aid Consulting Services

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. If you have any questions about school-specific deadlines, you should talk to your financial aid administrator. After Oct.

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IEFA

AUGUST 6, 2022

What is a scholarship? A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, which usually reflect the donor’s or organization’s values and purposes. Differences between scholarships and grants.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The UK is one of the most popular international study destinations around the world and is widely known for the availability of scholarships on offer. International students in the UK can access numerous scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate courses in many fields of study.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Who they are Typically, adult learners—sometimes called “non-traditional students,” although that definition is fading from the vernacular—are defined as students aged 25 or older. These students may also face financial impediments from their prior higher ed experience, such as student loan debt or lingering bursar holds.

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Scholarship America

JULY 17, 2023

Scholarship America reached a proud milestone in 2022: since our founding, we have connected students to $5 billion in scholarships and financial support. The private scholarship industry originated in a higher-education environment that was incredibly homogenous. But as we look to our future, one thing is clear.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Many families often decide to skip the entire process together, even though it’s necessary to file in order to receive financial aid. 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.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

From the German academic exchange service to scholarships in Germany, there are many opportunities for international students to study in Germany. How can an international student get a full scholarship in Germany? There are also a number of scholarships that are specifically for international students. Conclusion.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. What Does It Mean for the FAFSA This Year?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 25, 2024

will definitely result in big celebrations. On the blog, I’ve shared tips about what to ask the financial aid office during campus visits but today, I want to discuss questions that you should ask an admissions office. Make sure you completely understand the differences between admissions and financial aid deadlines.

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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

Research top lenders, explore scholarships/grants and utilize university financial aid. They are available through your university’s financial aid office and are need-based, meaning they are awarded based on your financial situation. Prepare for the loan application process, disbursement and repayment.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Unanswered questions on race-based financial aid The follow-up guidance from the Department of Education does, however, leave key questions unanswered—for example, whether it’s legally OK to award institutional financial aid based on race or ethnicity.

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IEFA

APRIL 28, 2023

Private student loans are an option for those who need to cover tuition costs but may not qualify for federal financial aid. Scholarships are another great option, and there are many specifically geared towards international students. These scholarships can cover not only tuition but also living expenses.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We're able to work together to come up with a definition of what are the specific types of CBOs that will be most beneficial for what that college is focused on or how they might wanna make an impact, and can we build a list of those organizations from everything that's out there? JW: Yeah, I can definitely do that. Yeah, definitely.

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IEFA

AUGUST 31, 2022

So, while there is no definite answer on how long it takes to get approved for a student visa in Canada, you can generally expect it to take two to three months. Canada: Scholarships for International Students. The post Canada student visa fees appeared first on International Education and Financial Aid Blog.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Actionable guidance from the Court, on which any definite response on the part of colleges and universities must depend, will likely not be available until June of 2023. What will the future bring? A prominent role for holistic assessment.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

We have our financial aid partners that come and talk to parents as well. JA: Yeah, your program is definitely unique from many programs in those respects. Definitely, if you'd like to have your program, if you're not in there, you would like to be in there, please reach out to me. KW: Absolutely. Yeah, Kim, as you.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

In July, Students for Fair Admissions, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court cases, sent an email to 150 colleges and universities, claiming that schools could not receive data about applicants’ races or even have any “definition or guidance” about underrepresented groups. Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I remember years ago when Dick Cheney was the Secretary of Defense, I heard him say, ‘By definition, if a decision comes to me, then it's hard because if it was easy, it should have been made before.’ When I was at Oxford on the Rhodes Scholarship, I had a guy named Colonel Mark Hyatt, an F-111 squadron commander of the nearby base.

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