Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2024

Hallock More prospective University of Richmond students will qualify for Richmond’s Promise to Virginia thanks to changes to the initiative, which targets first-time, first-year students who meet certain income and need-based financial aid criteria.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

The Common App has launched its 2024–2025 application for more than 1,100 colleges and universities worldwide. The platform also offers access to a mobile app, comprehensive financial aid and scholarship information, online portfolios, and an extensive library of counselor resources in English and Spanish.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 1, 2023

Those who submit a FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application for the 2024-2025 academic year will be considered automatically. For students without legal status in particular, costs related to education can pose a significant hurdle, given that undocumented immigrants – including DACA recipients – are not eligible for federal financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Sara Weissman Thu, 02/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Advocates for the policy worry other states will follow Floridas lead and end price reliefs for students who cant access federal financial aid. Has Florida Sparked a Trend of Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students? Byline(s) Sara Weissman

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

The report’s conclusions urge institutions to find ways to engage this ever-growing population, particularly to help America achieve its 60% credential attainment goal for those between 25 and 64 years old by the year 2025. If that staff member in financial aid or that person who was motivating them no longer exists, why would they show up?”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid. Programming and strategies Since the HSI classification was approved, NAU integrated the work into the university’s strategic plan, “NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence.”

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University Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Interest in Tennesse’s free tuition program for its community and state technical colleges is promising, to say the least, as the number of applicants for its Class of 2025 broke last year’s record by more than 700.

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CAPD

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Applications for Plus, Guided Journey 2025 open on December 16. based law schools during the upcoming fall application cycle (for Plus, Guided Journey 2025, this would be individuals planning to attend law school in fall 2026). The program is tailored exclusively for individuals planning to apply to U.S.-based

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

You might want to use the words “prospective applicant” or “applicant for the class of 2025.” ” You could make it more specific: “Question about financial aid from prospective applicant 2025.” So use the subject line to ensure that your email gets opened.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 13, 2025

Financial Strain - Nearly one-third (31%) of respondents cited financial strain as a primary reason for considering withdrawal. Additionally, a significant portion of students reported relying on a combination of financial aid, scholarships, and part-time or full-time work to cover costs.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JUNE 12, 2024

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is calling on Congress to take legislative action and require the Education Department to give colleges until July 2025 to comply with the reporting requirements in the new gainful employment and financial value transparency rule.

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University Business

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Department of Education announced Thursday that the Simplified FAFSA form for the 2025-26 academic year will be widely available on or before Dec. 1 through a phased rollout, allowing the Office of Federal Student Aid to resolve any system errors that might arise before its official release.

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 3, 2025

March 3, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of the College of Wooster is the fourth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Notably, more than 85% of students receive financial aid, with an average award of $50,000. Season two begins on March 11, 2025.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

Image: Financial wellness may not be the first area that comes to mind when thinking of well-being, but it is considered one of the eight dimensions of wellness. Inside Higher Ed spoke with three financial aid professionals about their best strategies to strengthen this area for students. What Is Financial Wellness?

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

FAFSA rollout crisis: 20% enrollment drops reported, implications for 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Practical advice on managing the delayed rollout of the new FAFSA form and its implications for enrollment and financial aid processes.

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University Business

AUGUST 28, 2023

For the 2024-2025 school year, the FAFSA filing season will open in December, two months later than in previous years. The post The new FAFSA: Changes to college financial aid application are ‘tectonic,’ says expert appeared first on University Business. Read more from NBC New York.

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University Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Experts have continuously warned that ongoing problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form have resulted in fewer students applying for financial aid, which could also contribute to declining enrollment. Read more at CNBC.

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Higher Education Inquirer

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. I'm pleased to announce that after four successful rounds of beta testing, the 2025–26 FAFSA form is now available to all students and families,” said U.S. Since Oct.

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AIFS Abroad

JANUARY 18, 2024

It might seem ages away, but January Term of 2025 is just around the corner. Here’s all you need to know about AIFS Abroad’s January Term 2025 study abroad programs and why we recommend them: What is January Term? What program options are available for January Term 2025 with AIFS Abroad?

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There were resounding calls, coming from members of Congress and higher ed associations, to delay the regulations to ease the burden on financial aid offices that are still grappling with FAFSA disruptions. The post Gainful employment rules delayed, providing relief for colleges appeared first on University Business.

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University Business

AUGUST 1, 2024

Some students may be unable to receive their financial aid money in time to pay their bills, with classes only a few weeks away, after the Education Department announced Tuesday that colleges will not be able to submit corrections to financial aid records in bulk this year. Read more from NBC News.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

DECEMBER 10, 2024

FAFSA Reform: Plans to address ongoing challenges with FAFSA modernization and financial aid administration. Join us next week for Part 2 of this Washington Update with Tom Netting on the anticipated changes coming in 2025. ROI Focus: New methodologies for measuring higher education return on investment over a 10-year window.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By attending an LSAC Law School Forum — whether in-person or online — you’ll be able to connect directly with law school representatives from across the country, learn about financial aid and the law school admission process, and get answers to any questions you may have. of these engaging live events.

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University Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

. “It’s like buying a house but not knowing how much aid you’re going to get. As of August 2025, 9% fewer high school seniors and other first-time applicants have applied for the FAFSA compared to the year prior. And having to make a commitment right then and there,” she said, according to NPR.

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University Business

APRIL 9, 2023

In July 2021, Texas and Oklahoma announced their moves from the Big 12 conference to the SEC conference starting in 2025. Adding or removing a team could substantially impact an institution’s tuition revenue, financial aid, and instructional expenses.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 27, 2023

Not all programs serving intellectually disabled students have such a federal designation.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 9, 2023

2: Assuming Online Learning is ‘Second Best’ Some policy makers, perhaps based on earlier efforts to root out for-profit online institutions that were seen as abusing federal financial aid programs, may continue to view online education as a “stepchild” in the higher ed ecosystem, according to Oates.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Plan training for admission and aid staff around specific questions that may come up during the recruitment cycle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Elms College, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Western Massachusetts, has announced an ambitious new financial aid initiative that will cover full tuition for eligible state residents from lower and middle-income families. The Elms Promise helps to fulfill that commitment by eliminating financial barriers for eligible families."

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Creatrix Campus

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Top 6 Advantages of Student Information Systems in Higher Education admin Tue, 02/18/2025 - 06:19 Tune In To Our Audio Blog In this changing landscape, with constant shifts in student demographics, and enrollment behaviors due to globalization, can a rigid administrative process or a legacy student information system foster student success?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We brought this case to uphold people's privacy, because when people give their financial and other personal information to the federal governmentnamely to secure financial aid for their kids to go to college, or to get a student loanthey expect that data to be protected and used for the reasons it was intended, not appropriated for other means."

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

JULY 29, 2022

In fact, the online degree market is expanding rapidly, with an expected global market value of $75 billion by 2025, according to HolonIQ. The digital transformation higher education has experienced in recent years has flipped the entire industry on its head.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

She primarily investigates student financial aid/finance, admissions policies, and policies that influence the ability to create an inclusive & equitable campus climate. Her research focuses on the way that education policy affects and shapes the access and success of minoritized students in higher education.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This gap, exacerbated by widespread discounting practices, underscores the need for greater transparency in communicating the true costs and financial aid options to prospective students. This approach not only aids in student decision-making but also helps in building trust and credibility. again, my name is Bob Massa.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And I'm also responsible for our growth strategy, Let's Get Ready is growing across the country, so we started with a strategic plan serving 13,000 students in 2021, and our goal is to serve 25,000 students by 2025. JS: Thank you, Jordan. chuckle] 0:22:12.9 JW: So that's very annoying to me, but I just think that like we have.

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