More public colleges admit high schoolers even before they've applied
Public universities are adopting direct admission programs to automatically admit high school students based on academic criteria, aiming to increase diversity and ease the college application process. [ more ]
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Introducing apprenticeship programs alongside traditional education can offer students valuable work experience and help them determine their career paths. [ more ]
Feds move to ease FAFSA financial aid chaos, but no quick fix emerges
The rollout of the FAFSA form has been trouble-plagued, resulting in a steep drop in submissions.
The Department of Education has announced steps to streamline the financial aid process, including reducing identity verification and program reviews. [ more ]