Western Iowa Tech settles second human trafficking lawsuit
The settlement of a second federal lawsuit at Western Iowa Tech Community College involves allegations of human trafficking of international students for work in local factories.
A nurse and her former college teammate: two women killed by one's beau in Miami-Dade
Two young women, Sidney Capolino and Meghan Moore, were tragically killed in West Miami-Dade by the boyfriend of one of them. They were both graduates of New England College and played on the women's ice hockey team together.
Meghan Moore had recently obtained her registered nurse license in Florida, adding to the tragedy of their deaths.
Colleges, students and states reeling from FAFSA setbacks
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was intended to be a simpler and faster process for students to access financial aid for college.
However, technical glitches and a failure to update a crucial income formula have caused delays and incorrect estimates of aid, leaving students and colleges in limbo.
Some worry that the delays and glitches of the new FAFSA may discourage prospective students from completing the form altogether.
Students should prep for smart decision-making once delayed FAFSA packages arrive, experts say
Delays in the Federal Student Aid application process are causing millions of Americans to wait for their financial aid packages.
Personal finance expert Lisa Chastain advises students to prioritize their schools, look at affordable options, and stay connected to admission and financial aid offices.
More FAFSA delays likely to slow aid and college decisions
Financial aid offers for college students will be delayed due to processing delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Colleges may need to rethink their decision deadlines to allow students more time to consider aid packages.
Colleges Won't Get FAFSA Data Until March, Delaying Aid Offers
The troubled rollout of the new FAFSA form and revision of the formula for determining federal financial aid has led to a delay in transmitting data to schools until early March.
Many schools rely on FAFSA to determine institutional grants, so the delay hampers their ability to offer accurate price quotes to students.
Low-income students are particularly affected by the delay, as a difference of a few thousand dollars can determine their ability to start or finish school.
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The FAFSA, which determines financial aid for students, is months behind schedule and contains a billion-dollar mistake.
The U.S. Education Department plans to fix the mistake in time for the 2024-25 award year, and $1.8 billion in federal student aid is at stake.
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
The new FAFSA form launched on Dec. 30, 2023, with limited access, but applicants now have 24-hour access.
This year's FAFSA form has a mistake that will lower the amount of federal financial aid many receive.
The U.S. Department of Education is considering whether to fix the mistake in time for this year's applicants, which could further delay college aid offers but also provide more help to students.
Colleges, students and states reeling from FAFSA setbacks
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was intended to be a simpler and faster process for students to access financial aid for college.
However, technical glitches and a failure to update a crucial income formula have caused delays and incorrect estimates of aid, leaving students and colleges in limbo.
Some worry that the delays and glitches of the new FAFSA may discourage prospective students from completing the form altogether.
Students should prep for smart decision-making once delayed FAFSA packages arrive, experts say
Delays in the Federal Student Aid application process are causing millions of Americans to wait for their financial aid packages.
Personal finance expert Lisa Chastain advises students to prioritize their schools, look at affordable options, and stay connected to admission and financial aid offices.
More FAFSA delays likely to slow aid and college decisions
Financial aid offers for college students will be delayed due to processing delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Colleges may need to rethink their decision deadlines to allow students more time to consider aid packages.
Colleges Won't Get FAFSA Data Until March, Delaying Aid Offers
The troubled rollout of the new FAFSA form and revision of the formula for determining federal financial aid has led to a delay in transmitting data to schools until early March.
Many schools rely on FAFSA to determine institutional grants, so the delay hampers their ability to offer accurate price quotes to students.
Low-income students are particularly affected by the delay, as a difference of a few thousand dollars can determine their ability to start or finish school.
Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake
The FAFSA, which determines financial aid for students, is months behind schedule and contains a billion-dollar mistake.
The U.S. Education Department plans to fix the mistake in time for the 2024-25 award year, and $1.8 billion in federal student aid is at stake.
The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come
The new FAFSA form launched on Dec. 30, 2023, with limited access, but applicants now have 24-hour access.
This year's FAFSA form has a mistake that will lower the amount of federal financial aid many receive.
The U.S. Department of Education is considering whether to fix the mistake in time for this year's applicants, which could further delay college aid offers but also provide more help to students.
Pro-Palestinian students block building entrance at The New School during NYC protest
Pro-Palestinian students at The New School protested the interim president, accusing her of condoning genocide.
The students blocked the entrance to a main building for two hours, chanting and waving Palestinian flags.
Cal Poly Humboldt students live in vehicles to afford college. They were ordered off campus.
Students living in their vehicles at Cal Poly Humboldt formed a community called "the line" but were forced to disperse when the university enforced a policy against overnight camping.
The students had been living in their vehicles as a way to afford attending college, and found support and resources within their community.
The university's actions highlight the challenges faced by low-income students and the lack of affordable housing options on campus.
Pro-Palestinian students block building entrance at The New School during NYC protest
Pro-Palestinian students at The New School protested the interim president, accusing her of condoning genocide.
The students blocked the entrance to a main building for two hours, chanting and waving Palestinian flags.
Cal Poly Humboldt students live in vehicles to afford college. They were ordered off campus.
Students living in their vehicles at Cal Poly Humboldt formed a community called "the line" but were forced to disperse when the university enforced a policy against overnight camping.
The students had been living in their vehicles as a way to afford attending college, and found support and resources within their community.
The university's actions highlight the challenges faced by low-income students and the lack of affordable housing options on campus.
Harriette Cole: My two roommates are moving out, and I don't believe their excuse
Roommate conflicts can arise in college and it's important to address them openly and honestly.
Effective mentoring involves finding relatable examples to motivate and guide mentees in the right direction.
'The Accidental Equalizer' Review: The Luck of the Job
Entry-level positions for midtier jobs are important for the lower- and upper-middle class.
First jobs and earnings after college are determined largely by luck, creating a 'luckocracy' rather than a meritocracy.
The Future of the Campus Novel
Office hours are a hidden part of the college experience that many students, particularly low-income students, may not be aware of.
Stephanie Land's memoir, Class, explores her experiences as a low-income college student and how it impacted her and her daughter.
The traditional campus novel often does not reflect the realities faced by many students today.
'Doxxing Truck' creator says he may tail antisemitic students for years
Nonprofit Accuracy in Media is sponsoring the effort to expose college antisemitism using video screens attached to large trucks.
The trucks are not actually doxxing anyone, but their presence outside students' homes is causing controversy.
The creator of the doxxing truck plans to continue the effort indefinitely.
Asking for a friend: 'I recently went back to college after a 20-year gap and two children and it's given me a new lust for life. Now I feel suffocated in my boring relationship'
Going back to college after a long break can be life-changing and give a sense of purpose.
The individual is concerned about their relationship because their partner is not interested in new adventures.
Harriette Cole: My mom is putting up a huge fight about my college decision, but it's my life
It is important for the student to assert her independence and make decisions about her own career path, even if it creates tension in her relationship with her mother.
Open and honest communication, along with empathy, is key when navigating friendships after a breakup.
Harriette Cole: My mom is putting up a huge fight about my college decision, but it's my life
It is important for the student to assert her independence and make decisions about her own career path, even if it creates tension in her relationship with her mother.
Open and honest communication, along with empathy, is key when navigating friendships after a breakup.
Harriette Cole: My mom is putting up a huge fight about my college decision, but it's my life
It is important for the student to assert her independence and make decisions about her own career path, even if it creates tension in her relationship with her mother.
Open and honest communication, along with empathy, is key when navigating friendships after a breakup.
Harriette Cole: My mom is putting up a huge fight about my college decision, but it's my life
It is important for the student to assert her independence and make decisions about her own career path, even if it creates tension in her relationship with her mother.
Open and honest communication, along with empathy, is key when navigating friendships after a breakup.