Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

“We should understand that affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing higher education, now and into the future, as evidenced by increasing student loan debt,” said Dr. Linda Oubré, president of Whittier College in California. The total student loan debt reached $1.75

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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. Do college students have to file tax returns?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to the GAO report, students who pick a college that is unaffordable for them are more likely to have to cut back on essentials like food while attending and are more likely to drop out. Having more student loan debt may make borrowers less likely to become homeowners or to be able to save for their own or their children’s futures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

“We had quite a few students who deposited, who committed to us, but when they received their bills in July, they realized that Mason wasn’t affordable for them, even after taking out the max in student loans,” said Byrd. “It It definitely made us realize that we need to make a significant investment in need-based aid.”

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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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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Get more information For more on recruiting adult student populations, including graduate students, subscribe to the Professional and Adult Education Blog. 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.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 1, 2024

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. There are many year-round and late-deadline scholarships that are still available. Congratulations!

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