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Senators Reintroduce Bills to Help Inform Students about College Loans and Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tina Smith, D-Minn, and Chuck Grassley R-Iowa, have reintroduced three bills to help students and families make informed decisions about borrowing for college. Tina Smith The bills aim to make sure that students are informed and educated about college search and selection, loans, and financial aid. My bipartisan bills with Sens.

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Federal Fumbles and Candidate Silence. How the Next Administration Can Support Education Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For the last two years, my staff and I have been in the trenches, battling a fusillade of challenges brought on by our federal government, challenges that exacerbate the longstanding inequities students face as they navigate their path to a college degree.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During the ensuing years, HBCUs received what most consider unprecedented levels of funding from the federal government as well as a groundswell of support from donors. The challenges of the pandemic amplified these issues and the urgency to finally address them. Lastly, we must vote our values on Tuesday, November 5.

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HACU and FBI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Increase Collaboration and Promote FBI Careers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Flores Per the agreement, the FBI will inform HACU about FBI internships, programs, and hiring opportunities open to college students and recent graduates. It’s vital that we build a strong talent pool to fill critical roles within the federal government and that reflect the future workforce of this nation.” Dr. Antonio R.

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Potential Processing Delays for Financial Aid Due to Calculation Error

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Justin Draeger A vendor working for the federal government incorrectly calculated a financial aid formula for more than 200,000 students, the department noted. The information was sent to colleges to help them prepare financial aid packages but now needs to be recalculated amid the backlog of other financial aid applications.

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Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon University for Deceptive Advertising

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

it is baffling that the federal government has chosen to target a Christian university that is addressing those issues in very positive ways," the university said in a statement. GCE advertised on websites and social media urging prospective students to submit their contact information on digital forms, according to FTC filings.

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A forgotten minority: Why we must better serve student parents

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For every dollar the federal government invests in childcare for single-mother students, research shows a projected return of 430 percent in increased tax contributions and reduced public assistance. Single mothers who earn an associate degree, for example, see about $256,000 more in lifetime earnings.