The College Pod

JUNE 8, 2024

The Student Aid Index (SAI) is an essential concept in the world of financial aid for college. It replaced the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) starting with the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ). What Is the Student Aid Index? A student's SAI could range from -1,500 to above 99,999.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. These data-driven decisions allow us to refine efforts to better serve our student population.”

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The problems affecting the current admissions cycle began when the 2024-25 FAFSA was late.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. The problems affecting the current admissions cycle began when the 2024-25 FAFSA was late.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. Learn more about COE’s opportunities for students and recent alumni.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity. As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although she graduated at the top of her high school class, like many of our own TRIO students emerging from under-resourced high schools, she found herself woefully unprepared for the rigors of college. She persevered and ultimately, she earned her associate’s degree from Quinnipiac College (now Quinnipiac University).

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 15, 2022

No matter the scholarships or loans you will apply for, you will almost certainly have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online. colleges or universities. college or university. college or university. college or university. college or university.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA becomes available online on October 1 every year (It was delayed for the 2024-25 school year only). Congress should continue to raise the Pell Grant for low-income students each year.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA becomes available online on October 1 every year (It was delayed for the 2024-25 school year only). Congress should continue to raise the Pell Grant for low-income students each year.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lawrence University, St. Students Who Want to Attend State Schools, but who Lack the Financial Resources A growing number of state universities are offering direct admission to students who have previously studied at community colleges in the states where they reside. and that’s not the complete list! Just one example?

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping policies and initiatives that uplift underrepresented students, helping them navigate and succeed in higher education. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Brett participated in the Upward Bound program at Boston College.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Among those affected was the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Wolanin was a faculty mentor of Stoner’s at the University of Wisconsin, and Stoner has been involved in supporting all five cycles of the internship program thus far. COE and the family of Thomas R. The paid Thomas R.

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Hamm In partnership with its Dutch partners, ECHO, and The Hague University of Applied Sciences, COE hosted the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program in The Hague, Netherlands. 2023: A Year in Review December 13, 2023 — by Terrance L. Classes focus on solving global issues and connecting the public and private sectors.

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

The Trump Administrations claim that access is no longer an obstacle for low-income students is flatly contradicted by data and by the lived experience of more than 6 million TRIO alumni. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JUNE 11, 2025

Targeting TRIO for complete elimination in its most recent budget proposal to Congress, the Trump Administration wrongly claimed that “access to college is no longer the barrier it once was for low-income students.” Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Institutions continue to see presidential resignations, and the leaders of the future try to figure out how best to oversee colleges and universities. Lets take a look at the year that was as plans develop for the road ahead. Dr. Everrett A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I think these divides are taking a toll on students and faculty alike,” says Dr. Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and associate dean for research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. They are stressed, low energy, some are afraid, and they are less hopeful.” Dr. Stella M.

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