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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

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The expansion coincides with a substantial financial aid commitment through The Rice Investment program, which offers full-tuition scholarships to students from families earning under $140,000 and at least half-tuition for those earning between $140,000 and $200,000. Rice officials project they will provide more than $1.5

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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

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The data reveals that Latinos rely more heavily on federal financial aid (58%) than state (30%), institutional (23%), or private aid (13%). The report also examines differences in aid receipt by institution type. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

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The report also notes that students can maintain their financial aid and scholarships while participating, and that the programs maintain rigorous academic standards.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aidscholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Demographic information about the recipients was not available.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

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Building on Current Initiatives to Support Prospective Native Students Currently, MSU offers the Maynard Kennedy Turtle Island Acknowledgement Scholarship, which has similar benefits to NATAP but is only offered to a limited number of students each year.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

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At Trine University, we are continuing to do everything we can to keep costs in check, from holding the line on expenses to encouraging donors to support scholarships for deserving students, with 99% of our student body receiving financial aid. Dr. Earl D. Brooks II, is president of Trine University in Angola, Indiana.