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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation. It’s time to reframe the definition of legacy in higher education from a practice meant to exclude to one that’s inclusive of student-parents and their children.

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Pell Grant Increase Will Help Low-Income Students, But More is Needed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“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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GAO Report: Cost of College Remains a Mystery

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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The Political Impact of Young Americans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

An audience member asked about messaging around student debt cancellation. Russell responded, “Youth voters, I think seven in 10 support student loan debt cancellation. I think there’s going to be a big fight coming this year with the courts, and something we are definitely watching and hoping to be a resource for.”

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Direct Admissions Helps Raise Applications, But Not Enrollments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“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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5 Common FAFSA Myths Debunked: How to Pay for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Fact: Many families are surprised to learn they qualify for grants, work-study, or low-interest loans, regardless of income level. You never know what might come of it – and if you dont, theres definitely no way youll receive aid! Whether or not you think youre going to qualify, its always worth submitting your application.

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A Sneak Peek At New Student Loan Rules Coming in July 2023

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

In November 2022, the Department of Education published final rules that will change regulations governing a variety of federal student loan cancellation programs as well as how interest impacts student loan burdens. The Department expanded its definition of when a school is “closed.”