Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

New models are emerging that place students at the center of all we do. We’re rethinking financial aid and student loans in new and innovative ways. They see students leaving in droves because everything they need to know in life they can learn from YouTube, Google, and Wikipedia.

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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. What about student loan repayments and forgiveness?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 1, 2024

Many families often forgo saving money from the start in the hopes that financial aid will provide them great options. I see families complete the FAFSA with great expectations but they’re often disappointed when they don’t qualify for as much aid as they’d hoped. They don’t know how it is earned, and how it should be spent.

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EAB

JANUARY 10, 2023

Office Hours : EAB’s in-house podcast features compelling conversations with higher ed leaders in enrollment, institutional research, and financial aid, as well as discussions with EAB’s deep bench of experts. Recent episodes include conversations about the student housing crisis and redefining the value of the college degree.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 8, 2024

Educate your college student about credit, interest rates, and credit scores. Teach them not to borrow to finance a lifestyle that might actually be out of reach. Know you’ll repay what you borrow: As of now, student borrowers are going to owe the money they borrow. It’s important to live within your means.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 10, 2024

Here are some crucial conversations to have with your student before that first tuition payment is due: Financial Planning and Budgeting: Discuss the financial aspects of college, including tuition, fees, room and board, and personal expenses. Teach them basic budgeting skills and encourage responsible spending habits.

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IEFA

JANUARY 3, 2024

From understanding federal and private student loans to exploring alternative funding options, we’re here to help you navigate the world of finance for studying abroad and make informed decisions every step of the way. Key takeaways Understand federal and private student loans to finance your study abroad experience.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Examples of scholarships for minority engineering students include the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) scholarships , the Hispanic College Fund scholarship and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) scholarships. This supportive network will help you excel in your engineering career.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I paid for college at my dream school (a small liberal arts college) through student loans, financial aid grants, a tiny amount from family, work-study jobs, and a scholarship or two, desperately patched together to make everything add up so I could afford to keep going to school year after year.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Every year, universities, charities, foundations, and government organizations assist thousands of international students with tuition and living expenses. Unlike student loans, you will never have to repay these sums of money. Everyone, including German and international students, is entitled to free education in Germany.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2023

The class of 2022 was much more likely to be attending school in person where they were better connected to support, to school counselors, to financial aid nights, and FAFSA completion events,” he said. The intermountain region is always super-low because there is this strong bias against taking on loans,” he said. “A

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teach Black males and their families about the hidden curriculum (e.g., Involve families in the college-going process. Get them involved during meetings and offer professional development that educates and empowers. Then, as our partners, they can better support their sons. in order to be successful in college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Jon Fansmith Fansmith is hopeful that Biden will discuss federal financial aid, particularly the possibility of doubling the Pell Grant. He also says he believes Biden will bring up the student loan forgiveness program, now before the U.S. Instead, Pasquerella believes that an appeal to shared values could succeed. “I

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 25, 2022

He helped secure an additional $10 billion to avoid teacher layoffs; the elimination of student loan subsidies to banks; and a $500 million national competition for early learning programs. In support of the president's goal for the U.S. In support of the president's goal for the U.S.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( See more below ).

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