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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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Overview of Federal Parent PLUS Loans

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The application process for a PPL begins with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), followed by an online application on which parents authorize a credit check and specify the loan amount. The FAFSA is a prerequisite for all student financing programs.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Student Debt/FAFSA Rollout Throughout his term, President Joe Biden has tried to provide student debt relief and has succeeded in bringing student loan forgiveness to some five million borrowers. Larry Hlavenka Jr.,

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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TRIO in the News, Summer 2025

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Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2025 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.