Blue Ridge Community College received an anonymous donation of $2 million for student financial aid. The donation was accepted by Blue Ridge’s Educational Foundation on Wednesday, and the funds will be used to support area students pursuing more than 200 degrees, diplomas and certificates at one of the college’s three campuses in Henderson and Counties. […]
Helen Faith, Director of Student Financial Aid at UW-Madison, has been elected as the 2023-24 National President of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). NASFAA is the only national nonprofit association primarily focused on information dissemination, professional development, and legislative and regulatory analysis related to federal student aid programs. Its members consist […]
Posted By: Jacqueline Pitts January 11, 2022 A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application documents before graduation was passed by the House education committee on Tuesday. House Bill 126, legislation to improve access to higher education, would raise awareness of the costs and opportunities for support […]
A bill that would require high school students to complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) paperwork before graduation has passed the House Education Committee. House Bill 126, a law to improve access to higher education, would raise awareness of costs and opportunities for assistance when students plan to continue their education after high […]
January 10 – NEWBERRY COUNTY – Many students overspend on college by making common mistakes when seeking financial aid. Follow these tips from KHEAA to ensure you get the financial support you need. Even if you don’t think you qualify for financial aid, you still need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, […]
NC GAZETTE / RADIO WBRTEducation News Thursday, December 9, 2021 – Kentucky students and families who need extra help with their college expenses can now save even more with the state’s only private non-profit student loans. The Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) has lowered the interest rates on its Advantage Education Loans. As […]
The University of Hawaii at MÄnoa HawaiÊ»inuÄkea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is launching its first online auction to raise funds for its depleted student emergency fund. Bidding for the silent auction, Ka ea o nÄ iÊ»a he wai, opened on Wednesday November 24 and will run until December 1. Hand dyed Kapa earrings with pala’Ä […]
Financial aid professionals will be available to help college students in Columbus and North Vernon on Sunday, November 7 as part of the College Goal Sunday event statewide. Students can get help completing the Free Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA) at 2 p.m. events at Ivy Tech Columbus and Jennings County High School in North […]
The Pennsylvania student financial aid agency said on Wednesday it would close its offices at State College and Pittsburgh late next month. This will leave the Pennsylvania Higher Education Aid Agency solely headquartered in Harrisburg. At one point, it was operating in five locations across the state. The move to exit leases for those offices […]
Correction of student financial aid involves several angles Regarding the recent front-page news article “Decline in demands for student aid signals crisis in education”, it should be noted that the disengagement of students from low-income schools into higher education is not only now becoming a major problem in the midst of the pandemic, or one […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom to decide by October 10 to make financial aid more accessible to low-income students by signing Assembly Bill (AB) 1456, which reforms California’s financial aid program Student Aid Commission (CSAC). If passed, the bill will increase eligibility for low-income students by making financial need – instead of grade point average and age […]
Congressman Kim Introduces Biparty Bills To Improve Transparency In Student Financial Aid WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at improving the transparency of student financial assistance. The Helping Students Plan for College Act, presented with Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), discusses the practice of scholarship displacement, which occurs when […]
According to Sallie Mae, around 13% of students and their families have taken out private student loans to cover college tuition fees. Here’s how to find out if private student loans are right for you. (iStock) A college degree can open doors for young adults, leading to higher earning potential and better employment opportunities. But […]
Chattahoochee Technical College welcomes Tarik Boyd as the new Director of Student Financial Aid. He brings over 13 years of student financial aid experience to Chattahoochee Tech, having previously served at Morehouse College as Director of Financial Aid. He also worked at Norfolk State University as Associate Director of Financial Aid and at ECPI University […]
BY Sydney lakeJuly 22, 2021, 02:00 Yu-Jui Huang, assistant professor of applied mathematics at the University of Colorado Boulder, worked on a study on the most cost-effective way to pay off student loans, as seen in June 2021. RJ Sangosti — MediaNews Group / The Denver Post / Getty Images. At the end of July, […]
Federal student loans and private student loans have different advantages and disadvantages. In general, federal loans are a better deal because they offer more protection and lower fixed rates. However, federal loans come with a origination fee, while most private lenders do not charge them. To learn more about Insider’s personal finance team coverage, click […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – We all know COVID-19 has put a punch in our wallets. We were relieved. Most of us have received stimulus checks. The unemployed have been paid in the event of a pandemic. Now there are emails going around – saying you can get student loan forgiveness. An email reads, ‘Your st […]
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MOSELLE, Miss. (WDAM) – Applying for college financial aid is not a quick process. Lamar County School District Councilor Supervisor Julie Clinton said she helps parents and students complete the Free Federal Student Aid Application, or FAFSA, each year. “It’s a long and overwhelming process, but it’s the only way for our students to receive […]
With the income tax deadline coming up for Texas, tax adequacy is a hot topic. For one thing, the income tax you pay next year can be drastically reduced by the decisions you make now. On top of that, the same planning that will lower taxes can help make your child’s college education much more […]
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TOPSHOT – US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccination in … [+] the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on May 17, 2021. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images President Biden has asked lawyers for […]
This story is published as part of Teen Vogue ‘2021 Economic security project scholarship. Around the same time last year, 17-year-old Shania Winchester was struggling to figure out how to handle her homework alongside a part-time job. She had initially planned to work only a few hours to cover occasional small expenses, but her mother […]
If you’re looking to help pay for your child’s college education, it’s usually best to explore financial aid options like scholarships and grants first. However, if there is something left to cover, you can choose between two types of parental college loans: Federal Direct PLUS loans and private student loans. Where Federal Direct PLUS Loans […]
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If the financial situation of a family remains the same, the financial assistance must remain the same. But, sometimes, the financial assistance will decrease. The causes of a change in the price of student financial aid can be confusing for students and their families, in part because of the lack of transparency in financial aid […]
LANSING, Michigan – Students who want priority attention for state financial aid programs now have a little more time to complete their Free Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, said Monday the Michigan Department of the Treasury. The deadlines have now been extended to May 1, pushed back from the original March 1 deadline. This application […]
After two years of planning, officials this month will begin accepting requests for a student council to relay concerns about the financial aid office. The Financial Aid Advisory Council will begin meeting in September with at least 10 students and officials to provide student perspectives on GW aid policies and services. Officials said the board […]
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The California Student Aid Commission just released data showing a sharp drop from 2020 in requests for student financial aid, especially for high school and undocumented students. Applying for financial aid through the California Dream Act is imperative for undocumented students in the San Diego area, as there is no federal […]
OneStop, which manages student financial aid, is located in the university pavilion. TNR file The US Department of Education has extended a hiatus on student loan payments that was scheduled to expire at the end of the month. The abstention period, which was to end on January 31, was extended until September 30 following a […]
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Blade Nzimande. (Photo: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe and Frennie Shivambu) The national student financial aid program saw a 25% increase in funding requests for 2021. Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande said this shows growing demand for access to higher education and training opportunities. The demand for funding […]
Image of ATU campus entrance sign Arkansas Tech University is the statewide leader in helping public university students fund their education according to LendEDU Best Colleges For Financial Aid in 2020. LendEDU used Peterson’s Undergraduate Financial Aid Database and the National Center for Education Statistics Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from 2018 to 2019 […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Students in Kentucky should do whatever they can to take advantage of student financial aid, Governor Andy Beshear advised Tuesday. During his daily briefing, when not speaking about the coronavirus or the situation in Louisville, Beshear also touched on National Addiction Recovery Month and the state’s approval for an additional three […]
Q. We have been funding our granddaughter’s college fund almost since birth. He now has $ 100,000 and has two more years of high school in which we plan to continue contributing to the account. She is a very good straight A student and is considering applying for scholarships to help with college. A financial […]
Note that the offers of many lenders and student loan managers have changed due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Check out our Student Loans Hero Coronavirus Information Center for news and additional details. * * * When shopping for student loans, you probably pay the most attention to lender interest rates. But while […]
CHICAGO – The state pushed 20 private student loan managers to offer help to struggling Illinoisans during the crisis. Repairers will now offer people with private student loans various forms of help, including waiving late payment fees and ensuring they don’t get a negative credit report, Governor JB Pritzker said on Tuesday. About 140,000 people […]
Kentuckians seeking help paying for a college or technical education can take advantage of student aid programs administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA). These programs include: Kentucky Excellence in Education Scholarship. KEES allows high school students to earn money by getting good grades in school and doing well on the ACT or […]
I recently had the honor of helping a group of students complete their Free Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, application. These students are part of the Lansing Community College High School Diploma Completion Initiative. They have each struggled to graduate from high school so far. Some of them will graduate in December and the rest […]
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U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks at the Anti-Semitism Summit at the … [+] Department of Justice in Washington, DC, July 15, 2019 (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo credit to read SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images The most destructive thing that has happened to higher education in […]
Kaizad Irani ’22 Editor-in-chief Illustration by Richard Ferrell ’22 Davidson College tuition has increased 3% this school year to almost $ 53,000, costing almost 50% more than the average private college tuition fee in the United States. Despite Davidson’s high cost of attendance, the college sets itself apart from other private institutions with a financial […]
The University of Hawai’i Maui Financial Aid Office is here to support your efforts and it’s never too early to start. They offer a series of informative workshops on the topic of financial aid, scholarships and education funding with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). The first FAFSA workshop took place on September 10, 2019. If […]
The First Step Act promulgated by President TrumpDonald Trump Graham says he hopes Trump will run again Trump says Stacey Abrams “could be better than current governor” Fight for Kemp Executive privilege poses obstacles for Trump MORE on December 21, 2018, left out a very important element of criminal justice reform. The law authorized $ […]
CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD – Illinois high school students will soon be required to complete a college financial aid application form as a condition of graduation. Governor JB Pritzker on Friday signed Bill 2719, which requires that, starting in the 2020-2021 school year, high school students complete a free application for Federal Student Aid, or […]
Due to the current situation, only telephone appointments are available for selection. A financial aid advisor will contact you at the phone number you provided when making an appointment in FAST. Welcome to Student Financial Aid Advisory Services! Each student admitted to Brooklyn College who files a FAFSA to be considered for Federal Student Aid […]
Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should be aware of the major deadlines in Ohio for submitting applications. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. To be eligible for the FAFSA, students must meet a number of requirements. The Education Department says that every student who meets certain eligibility […]
ILLINOIS – Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should know the key deadlines in Illinois for submitting applications. And because Illinois is one of the few states where financial aid is limited, students should apply for aid early before it runs out. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. […]
Proceed to the application steps for: Undergraduate Student Steps to Apply (Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN and Health Care Studies programs) The financial aid office only processes Direct Student Loans, Pell and SEOG Grants, Scholarship and State Grants (i.e. Life and Palmetto Fellows, SC Need Based Grant). Students working on a second bachelor’s […]
For many families and students who take out college loans, one of the thorniest questions is: federal or private? It’s easy to get confused. Here’s a guide to what families need to know to make informed decisions. Federal student loans The Department of Education awards more than $ 120 billion a year in scholarships, study […]
Students and their parents can apply for federal financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year using a smartphone. The office of Federal Student Aid, part of the US Department of Education, released its new myStudent-Aid app earlier this year. The app allows users to complete their FAFSA 2019-2020 form using their phone and is available […]
Bowdoin College’s endowment, nearly half of which is permanently limited by donors to support student financial aid, generated a return on investment of 15.7% for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. In the current fiscal year, endowment distributions will fund approximately three-quarters of Bowdoin’s $ 41.6 million financial aid budget. Of the total distribution […]
Anna Griswold has witnessed the evolution of student financial aid for more than four decades, from the earliest days of government student aid, to the proliferation of student loans in higher education, as well as the boom in fundraising campaigns in public universities. Griswold will take with her 48 years of experience in higher education […]
Anna Griswold has witnessed the evolution of student financial aid for more than four decades, from the beginnings of government student aid, to the proliferation of student loans in higher education, as well as the boom fundraising campaigns in public universities. Griswold will take with her 48 years of experience in higher education financial aid […]
Student financial aid startup Frank raised $ 10 million in an investment round led by Marc Rowan, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, with participation from Reach Capital and Aleph Venture Capital, an American-Israeli fund that had previously invested in insurance startup Lemonade and coworking startup We Work. The company announced the cycle in a statement […]
Levels of state-funded student aid changed remarkably little from 2014-15 to 2015-16, according to a new survey released today. State-funded student financial assistance has totaled about $ 12.5 billion across the country, according to an annual survey by the National Association of Scholarship and Student Aid Programs. Aid totals increased by less than 1% from […]
Note that the government is allowing an interest-free pause for the repayment of most federal student loans until the end of September 2020 to help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, many lenders and private providers of the type described in this report also offer relief options during this period. […]
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As the price of a college education continues to skyrocket, many American families rely on significant outside help to foot the bill. Consider that the average cost of tuition and fees at an out-of-state public university is now nearly $ 24,000 per year, according to the College Board. For private schools, tuition and fees average […]
On March 3, students wishing to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) got a surprise: the application’s online data recovery tool, which allows their tax return information to be automatically entered. income, had malfunctioned. Completing the process manually can take weeks. After days of silence, the US Department of Education and the […]
Homepage Daily News Federal student aid has been withdrawn in Charlotte … Faculties of Law Federal student aid has been withdrawn from the Charlotte School of Law By Stéphanie Francis Ward December 19, 2016, 2:35 p.m. CST Update: After making “substantial misrepresentation” to current and prospective students regarding its compliance with ABA accreditation standards, the […]
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to unlocking financial aid. It serves as the application for most financial aid from federal and state programs and colleges and universities. Even if you are not sure if you need financial assistance, we still recommend that you complete an FAFSA – it’s free. […]
The US Department of Education’s Federal Office of Student Aid (FSA) has issued a letter to institutions outlining their obligation to protect student financial aid information from unauthorized disclosure or access. “Post-secondary institutions responsible for student financial aid information continue to develop ways to address cybersecurity threats and strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure,” wrote Ted Mitchell, […]
High school graduates or college students just hit the mailbox to find another private student loan offer. And given the series of tuition rate hikes for the 2016-17 school year, well, those promotional mailings are likely to be a lot more tempting. “It’s time to talk about paying for college,” read a letter from Sallie […]
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(KSLA) – Campus professionals will be available on Sunday at Bossier Parish Community College to provide students and their families with free, line-to-line assistance to complete the primary application for federal financial aid for the university. Help with filing Free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) will be available from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]
The Obama administration is asking Congress to make it easier for some student borrowers to write off their debt through bankruptcy, as part of a package of proposals to help Americans who are struggling to repay their loans. In a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education, administration officials laid out a series […]
Borrowing money is always a risky proposition, as you are betting that you can pay off both the interest on the loan and the principal, the amount you borrowed in the first place. When buying a house or a car, it is nearly impossible for most Americans to write a check for the full amount. […]
(MoneyWatch) As the cost of a college education continues to rise, millions of students are working to help foot the bill. However, what worries many families is the impact of a student’s income and assets on financial aid. Here are six things you need to know to know if a student’s income and money will […]
The same kind of lending frenzy that created the subprime mortgage crisis has also fueled a dangerous boom in private student loans, according to a report released Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the US Department of Education. The surge in private student loans, which now account for about $150 billion of the […]
Associated media Start here, go to website ALBANY, NY (01/19/2012) (readMedia) – College-bound students and their families may be overwhelmed by the thought of paying for college in the months to come. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) today announced its annual month-long campaign to help students and families understand the financial […]
The University at Buffalo announced this fall that it is repackaging financial aid for students who receive excessive financial aid in the form of federal loans and grants. UB’s miscalculation of financial aid for two groups of students was discovered in August after UB completed a voluntary standards of excellence review conducted by the National […]