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Report: 13% of Title IV Aid-Receiving Students from Community Colleges Earn Bachelor's Degree Within Eight Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Only over a tenth of students receiving Title IV aid (13%) who start at community colleges ultimately earn bachelor’s degrees within eight years, according to a U.S. Department of Education (ED) report.

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Fight Over Student Debt Cancellation Hits Supreme Court

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After months of uncertainty for borrowers, the Biden administration’s student loan debt cancellation program, which offers $10,000 of relief to those making up to $125,000 and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, came before the Supreme Court on Tuesday, in oral arguments that stretched for over an hour past their scheduled time.

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How Net Price Calculators Can Better Serve Students

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Without accurate information, many students apply ( or even commit ) to a college or university without complete information on how much it will cost them to attend. The grant guarantees up to $2,000 a year for four years, but also provides a one-time $7,300 subsidy for housing costs for only the student’s first year.

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When Is the FAFSA Due? 3 Essential Deadlines

Student Loan Hero

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. Most students file the FAFSA much closer to the date it opens than the date it closes. Students can file the FAFSA until the end of the academic year and still get some aid,” says Mark Kantrowitz, financial aid expert and publisher of SavingforCollege.com.

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Jk Jk (The CARES Act Returns)

Moneyman

That’s what’s happening with the Student Eligibility rules for CARES Grant funds. As part of the law, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund is created, with $12B of relief funds for students. Just kidding on the “just kidding” So, Philip J. Fry , pay attention. And guess what friends? Great question!!

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2022: Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, colleges and universities have tried to bring students back to campus and provide fresh inspiration. And since then, most faculty members and students have been thriving with either a hybrid model or in-person classes. President Joe Biden announced a plan to reduce student debt.