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New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time students

Legislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.

Higher ed has questions for Biden and Trump

The higher education industry is often overlooked in presidential elections, but the rising skepticism of a college degree's value may bring it to the forefront in 2024.

Task force outlines plan to tackle higher ed's challenges

State policymakers are increasingly concerned about higher education's value and are calling for more accountability measures from federal authorities.

Booklet: Promoting college student success via affordability

College affordability is a top concern affecting student retention.
Efforts are being made by institutions to improve students' financial experiences.

Students across income levels worry about affordability

Students across income levels believe that tuition affordability significantly impacts their academic success.

Colorado Promise covers 2 years' tuition, any public college

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill establishing a state-level promise program to cover tuition for up to two years at various educational institutions.

New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time students

Legislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.

Higher ed has questions for Biden and Trump

The higher education industry is often overlooked in presidential elections, but the rising skepticism of a college degree's value may bring it to the forefront in 2024.

Task force outlines plan to tackle higher ed's challenges

State policymakers are increasingly concerned about higher education's value and are calling for more accountability measures from federal authorities.

Booklet: Promoting college student success via affordability

College affordability is a top concern affecting student retention.
Efforts are being made by institutions to improve students' financial experiences.

Students across income levels worry about affordability

Students across income levels believe that tuition affordability significantly impacts their academic success.

Colorado Promise covers 2 years' tuition, any public college

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill establishing a state-level promise program to cover tuition for up to two years at various educational institutions.
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Generations of immigrants of color find college unaffordable

Immigrant families face varied challenges in affording college, with generational progress evident yet disparities persisting among families of color.

Parents value clear communication about college cost: survey

Parents prioritize cost and debt when choosing a college for their children.

Information deficits undermine college access (opinion)

President Biden proposed a 10% increase in Pell Grants to improve college affordability and access.
Financial barriers and information deficits contribute to gaps in college access for underinvested communities.
The lack of clear guidance and information hinders the journey to and through college, especially for underserved students.

The updated federal student aid form has been simplified

The federal student aid form, FAFSA, will reopen with major changes later this month.
The new version of FAFSA is shorter and easier to fill out, with integrated IRS data for financial information.
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