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Knocking on wood for this year’s FAFSA rollout

University Business

“So far, knock on wood,” says Michelle Barton, m anaging director of program operations at Bottom Line , a college advising service for first-generation and low-income students. Despite the optimism, higher ed leaders are remaining vigilant.

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How a looming Trump presidency is already affecting college life

University Business

. “We’re going to have to ask each family to make a judgment call about whether or not they trust that their data will remain secure,” says Michelle Barton, m anaging director of program operations at Bottom Line , a college advising service for first-generation and low-income students.