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Op-Ed | Don't let FAFSA troubles derail your college dreams | amNewYork

CUNY students face challenges navigating the new FAFSA form, affecting their educational journeys. [ more ]

The Atlantic

How the Biden Administration Messed Up FAFSA

Debacle with FAFSA rollout led to awarding inaccurate financial aid, prompting concerns about program integrity and stewardship of taxpayer funds. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

FAFSA errors, corrections pile up as deadlines near

Up to 16% of FASFA forms have student errors, a drastic increase. Completing FASFA is crucial for accurate financial aid information for students. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

That Giant College Sticker' Price Isn't What Most Students Pay

College sticker prices are often misleading as many students receive financial aid or merit aid, resulting in significantly lower costs than the published price. [ more ]

time.com

A Botched FAFSA Rollout Leaves Aspiring College Students Worried About the Future

FAFSA's botched rollout causing chaos and delays for college students. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Caught up in the FAFSA chaos? Some seniors now have a workaround

The chaotic rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in delays and glitches, especially impacting low-income families without Social Security numbers.

California offers an alternative option for U.S. citizen students with parents lacking Social Security numbers to apply for financial aid through the California Dream Act Application. [ more ]

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Reconstructing Ukraine as the Russian bombs fall DW 04/11/2024

Germany's Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development has outlined a comprehensive 15-point plan to mobilize the private sector for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

The Berlin Ukraine Recovery Conference will focus on four key dimensions of reconstruction, including training workers, EU accession, and support for Ukrainian cities and communities. [ more ]

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EU leaders urged to put economies on war footing' at Ukraine negotiations

EU leaders to discuss increased support for Ukraine

Plans to examine confiscation of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine [ more ]

euronews

Ukraine: Two years of war in figures

Over 6.4 million Ukrainians are refugees due to the occupation by Russia.

Financial aid to Ukraine has seen a significant gap between promised and delivered amounts. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

As Ukraine marks 2 years since Russia's invasion, Europe is facing difficult questions

Europe faces financial strain supporting Ukraine

Unity between EU and NATO at risk [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

Putin critic Bill Browder on why Britain should continue to back Ukraine

Support for Ukraine needs to be increased to resist Putin's aggression

Browder suggests giving financial aid and ammunition to Ukraine [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

For Orban, Ukraine Is a Pawn in a Longer Game

Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary yielded to pressure and agreed to provide financial aid for Ukraine

Orban used the opportunity to position himself as a leader of a pan-European movement in defense of national sovereignty [ more ]

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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Lawmakers, Experts Vent FAFSA Frustrations

Disarray in FAFSA launch

Calls for accountability in Biden administration handling [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

After FAFSA issues, Education Department faces "crisis of credibility"

College administrators faced challenges with FAFSA application processing delays and errors.

Confidence in the Education Department among college administrators, students, and families has been shaken. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

House committee to hold hearing on FAFSA issues

The House is holding a hearing to examine the impact of the new FAFSA roll-out on students, families, and colleges.

Lawmakers are criticizing the Education Department for poor communication and errors leading to delays in financial aid processing. [ more ]

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Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further

200,000 applicants facing delays in receiving financial aid award letters

Financial aid process behind schedule due to errors in calculations and slow FAFSA rollout. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

'Another Unforced Error' in the FAFSA Fiasco

Calculation error led to inaccurate aid estimates for 200,000 student aid forms

Colleges recommended to manually recalculate affected students' SAIs [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Inside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into Disarray

Emergency efforts were made by Education Department to process 70,000 financial aid emails before a deadline.

Blunders in revamping the FAFSA form caused delays, leaving students and schools in limbo. [ more ]

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Opinion: Struggling to get help with college through the FAFSA? Don't give up

Applicants facing challenges with FAFSA application process, especially in California for first-generation or immigrant families.

The U.S. Department of Education is working on solutions for families with unique circumstances like no Social Security number. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

'Mr. St. John's' Joseph Sciame retires after six decades of service - and finally dishes on secret he shared with Silvio Berlusconi

Joseph Sciame, a key figure at St. John's University, retired after 61 years of service.

Sciame's impact on the university community extended to influential individuals and significant periods in history. [ more ]

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Some Colleges Will Soon Charge $100,000 a Year. How Did This Happen?

College costs are reaching unprecedented levels, with a college quoting nearly $100,000 per year for attendance.

Only a small percentage of college students will pay the full list price, while many receive grant aid to cover expenses. [ more ]

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This year, colleges must choose between fast financial aid offers, or accurate ones

College financial aid packages delayed due to FAFSA issues

Some colleges sending provisional aid offers to students [ more ]

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Has the FAFSA Delay Changed Your Decisions Around College?

Delays and glitches with the new FAFSA application have created obstacles for families and schools.

Students are facing uncertainty and delays in receiving financial aid decisions, impacting their college choices. [ more ]

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This year it's a slow crawl to financial aid packages for students

The U.S. Department of Education revamped FAFSA to simplify it, but delays have caused confusion and hindered aid packages distribution.

Many colleges are receiving far fewer FAFSA applications than expected, delaying the financial aid process. [ more ]

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Education Department starts sending financial aid data to colleges after months of delays

Delays in federal data delivery impacting financial aid offers for colleges

FAFSA overhaul aiming to simplify form and expand federal student aid [ more ]

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Bay Area students stressed by tumultuous FAFSA rollout

FAFSA application released months late with technical glitches

FAFSA submissions down by over 41% [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California effort to crack down on legacy and donor admissions could hit USC, Stanford

Legacy admissions preferences are under scrutiny in California.

California lawmaker introduced a bill to ban state financial aid to private campuses with legacy admissions preferences. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

Opinion: Struggling to get help with college through the FAFSA? Here's why you shouldn't give up

Many students and families are struggling with the new FAFSA application process in California.

California students with parents/spouses lacking Social Security numbers are facing particular difficulties with FAFSA. [ more ]

Axios

It's a chaotic year for college admissions

Financial aid forms changes causing chaos

Confusion around standardized testing and affirmative action in college applications [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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 ]

Los Angeles Times

'This is just the biggest fiasco.' College admissions upended by financial aid form glitches

Students in California are struggling to submit their federal financial aid forms due to glitches in the system.

The new FAFSA form, which was meant to be simpler, has caused confusion and frustration for students and counselors alike. [ more ]

WSJ

A Financial-Aid Form Is Upending College Decisions

The new Fafsa was designed to be faster and simpler.

The revamped Fafsa is causing delays and technical glitches, causing frustration for families and schools. [ more ]

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Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Five percent of FAFSAs will have to be reprocessed, ED says

Around 320,000 FAFSA forms need to be reprocessed due to tax data inconsistencies.

The errors primarily affect FAFSA applicants eligible for education tax credits, with implications on aid eligibility. [ more ]

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FAFSA delays put pressure on overstretched school counselors

The FAFSA roll-out delay is impacting students and guidance counselors

The delayed form contained errors like not accounting for inflation which could delay award letters [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Sticker shock: Some colleges could cost up to $95,000 this fall

Private colleges now exceed $90,000 for tuition and expenses, but financial aid can significantly reduce costs for lower-income families.

Colleges with large endowments focus on making education affordable, with aid often making private colleges cheaper than state institutions. [ more ]

time.com

College Will Cost up to $95,000 This Fall. Schools Say Financial Aid Can Numb Sticker Shock

Private colleges in the U.S. are setting costs above $90,000 for the first time, potentially reaching $95,000.

Despite high sticker prices, colleges with large endowments offer generous financial aid, making attendance more affordable for lower-income students. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Colleges Are Facing an Enrollment Nightmare

The simplification of the FAFSA form aimed to increase college attendance by reducing complexity and paperwork.

Implementation issues have created major obstacles in the financial aid application process for high school seniors. [ more ]

Washington Post

As colleges receive FAFSA records, some ask: 'How do we trust this data?'

Colleges facing technical problems with FAFSA data processing

Concerns about accuracy and delays in financial aid processing [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

College accepts 1,937 to Class of 2028 - Harvard Gazette

Harvard College accepted 1,937 students from a pool of 54,008 applicants to the Class of 2028, highlighting a diverse student body.

Students from 94 countries and all 50 states were included in the Class of 2028, with a strong representation of first-generation college students and recipients of federal Pell grants. [ more ]

Boston.com

For the first time, sticker prices for some New England colleges exceed $90,000

The cost of attending prestigious New England colleges like Boston University, Tufts, and Yale has exceeded $90,000 per year.

Financial aid and scholarships are not factored into the estimated costs of attendance for these universities. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California extends FAFSA application period. Here's when it's due, and available resources

FAFSA priority deadline extended for California students.

Assembly Bill 1887 signed by Gov. Newsom allows extension for FAFSA completion. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Students of color more likely to consider stopping out

Black and Hispanic students more likely than white peers to consider leaving college due to stress.

Emotional stress, personal mental health concerns, and expenses were top reasons for students considering dropping out. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Dartmouth doubles income threshold for free tuition

Dartmouth College receives $150 million donation for financial aid

Dartmouth to increase income threshold for free tuition [ more ]

San Jose Inside

California Extends Student Financial Aid Deadline to May 2

Lawmakers fast-tracked bill to extend state financial aid deadline from April 2 to May 2 due to federal FAFSA glitch affecting students.

Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes led the effort to provide more time for affected students to access over $3 billion in state aid. [ more ]

Cornell Chronicle

Board of Trustees approves 2024-25 budget | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell commits over $400 million to financial aid, making education accessible.

Grant funding has tripled in 20 years, enabling more affordability for today's students. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Ed Dept begins sending student aid forms to colleges

Student aid information batches sent to colleges, but forms arriving slowly

Colleges receiving significantly fewer ISIRs than usual, delays expected [ more ]

Kqed

Mixed-Status Student Completing FAFSA? What to Do While Glitches Are Fixed | KQED

FAFSA glitch affecting mixed-status families causing stress for students and families

Need for alternative steps for students or families affected by FAFSA glitches [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Families Fleeing States Banning Gender-Affirming Care Might Get Aid in MN

Legislation aims to provide financial aid for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking gender-affirming care in Minnesota.

Minnesota lawmakers consider allocating $1 million to assist families relocating for gender-affirming care. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Biden seeks $750 Pell Grant increase as shortfall looms

President Biden seeks $2.1B increase for Pell Grant, aiming to avoid eligibility cuts. Current projections show a $1.3B shortfall in fiscal year 2025, with an additional $2.1B needed to bridge the gap. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Congress passes FAFSA formula fix

Congress moved to fix an error in Pell Grant legislation, preventing loss of access for students.

Formula change in Pell Grant legislation created eligibility issues for millions of students. [ more ]

Washington Post

Dartmouth, other elite universities settle financial aid suit for $166 million

Elite universities to pay $166 million in a lawsuit settlement

200,000 students affected by financial aid methodology [ more ]

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Guidance counselors are strained amid FAFSA delays

Delayed FAFSA rollout causing confusion for students and counselors

Mistake in FAFSA calculation may delay financial aid decision [ more ]

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Public health

GoFundMe has become a health care utility

GoFundMe has transitioned from funding personal dreams to covering medical expenses.

Rising medical costs have led to a significant increase in medical-related GoFundMe campaigns. [ more ]

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France politics

France and Ukraine to sign security agreement soon, says French FM Sejourne

France and Ukraine are likely to sign a bilateral agreement on security commitments.

The agreement would outline long-term humanitarian and financial aid, support for reconstruction, and military assistance. [ more ]

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Yet another FAFSA problem: non-citizens can't fill it out

High school seniors with parents who are not citizens are experiencing difficulties completing the FAFSA due to technical errors and lack of assistance.

These students rely on federal financial aid and scholarships to make college affordable, but are being hindered by the FAFSA errors. [ more ]

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FAFSA Financial Aid Forms May Soon Be Required For NY High School Students

New legislation proposed in New York may require all students to complete the FAFSA form before graduation in an effort to boost college access.

Completing the FAFSA form increases the likelihood of attending college directly after high school graduation by 127%.

The U.S. Department of Education is updating the FAFSA form to have fewer questions and expanded eligibility. [ more ]

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Free tuition at Peralta Colleges sees students returning to school in big numbers

The Peralta Community College District in Oakland has waived tuition and fees for students who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, leading to an increase in student diversity and enrollment.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted community college enrollment in California, but federal relief funds have helped provide financial aid to colleges and universities. [ more ]

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Washington Post

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. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

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 ]

www.bostonherald.com

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. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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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. [ more ]

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Some Colleges Are Pivoting as FAFSA Delays Drag On

Colleges are extending deadlines for applicants to register due to a delay in receiving federal financial aid data.

At least 25 schools will no longer require commitments by May 1, as they may not be able to send financial aid offers until April. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Colleges won't receive FAFSA data until March | Here's what that means for students

Colleges won't start receiving students' financial aid data from the FAFSA until March, frustrating students waiting to make college enrollment decisions.

The delay is due to major changes made to the FAFSA, including an entirely new formula and process. [ more ]

Above the Law

Harvard Law School To Offer Free Tuition To Some Incoming Law Students

Harvard Law School is launching an Opportunity Fund that will allow students with the highest financial need to attend tuition-free.

The goal of the Opportunity Fund is to make a legal education accessible to every student in the J.D. program and preserve a broad range of career options for graduates. [ more ]

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Will Families Pay Less With Two Students in College? Now, It Depends.

The new federal law on financial aid formulas has changed how families with multiple members in college receive aid, potentially resulting in higher costs for these families

Many college and university websites are not clear on how the changes will impact families or include outdated or inaccurate information [ more ]

time.com

European Union Agrees on New $54 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine

The EU leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro support package despite Hungary's objections.

It is not clear if any concessions were made to secure Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's approval. [ more ]

Cbsnews

FAFSA delay putting pressure on prospective, current college students

FAFSA data won't be sent out to schools for more than a month, causing delays in the financial aid process.

The delay in releasing the crucial financial data has the biggest impact on prospective students and compresses an already tight timeline to get financial aid packets out. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

FAFSA data delay pushes back release of financial aid packages for Oregon colleges, students

Financial aid administrators in Oregon will not receive student aid data until March.

Public schools rely on this data to compile financial aid packages. [ more ]

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A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a delay in sending FAFSA data to schools, pushing the timeline to the first half of March.

This delay puts colleges in a difficult position as they cannot determine financial aid packages without the FAFSA data. [ more ]

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Biden and Germany's Scholz will meet in Washington as US and EU aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance

President Biden will host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss support for Ukraine's defense against Russia.

Financial aid for Ukraine has stalled due to disagreements between Congress and the White House. [ more ]

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UC won't allow campuses to hire undocumented students

The plan to allow undocumented students to acquire campus jobs at the University of California has been suspended for a year.

The decision has crushed a student-led movement that aimed to create a legal pathway for undocumented students to earn a paycheck. [ more ]

New York Post

Republicans demand probe of Biden's 'botched' student aid program rollout

Congressional Republicans are calling for a federal investigation into the Biden administration's handling of the FAFSA program.

The delayed implementation of the program is causing difficulties for students, families, and college administrators. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Yale, Duke and Columbia Among Elite Schools to Settle in Price-Fixing Case

Five elite universities have agreed to pay $104.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of weighing financial ability in their admissions process.

The settlements raise questions about whether these universities did enough to lower tuition and provide financial aid. [ more ]

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Families, colleges remain in limbo as the Education Department promises to fix FAFSA

The U.S. Department of Education will fix a serious mistake with this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Families and college financial aid offices are concerned about the impact of this mistake on students' financial aid applications. [ more ]

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EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move DW 01/17/2024

Billions of euros in once-frozen EU funds are flowing to Hungary again after judicial reforms

EU lawmakers are furious over the funding release and have threatened legal action [ more ]

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EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move DW 01/17/2024

Billions of euros in once-frozen EU funds are flowing to Hungary again after judicial reforms

EU lawmakers are furious over the funding release and have threatened legal action [ more ]

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EU releases funds to Hungary in controversial move DW 01/17/2024

Billions of euros in once-frozen EU funds are flowing to Hungary again after judicial reforms

EU lawmakers are furious over the funding release and have threatened legal action [ more ]

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EU's tough challenges in 2024: Trump, Russia and more DW 01/01/2024

EU member states may be hesitant to continue providing financial aid to Ukraine in the future.

There are concerns about the costs of integrating a war-ravaged Ukraine into the European Union. [ more ]

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From Trump to Putin, the EU faces tests in 2024 DW 01/01/2024

EU leaders are finding it difficult to unanimously approve financial aid for Ukraine, raising questions about their future support.

EU member states are hesitant about Ukraine's potential membership in the EU due to the costs it could incur and concerns about the existing budget. [ more ]

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Ukraine gets a EU membership boost, but Hungary blocks an aid deal

The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro financial aid package for Ukraine, despite opening accession negotiations with the country.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed the aid package, delivering a blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [ more ]

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More student loan changes are on the way. Here's what to expect

Monthly payments on the new income-driven repayment plan, SAVE, will be cut in half for some borrowers starting in July 2024.

Borrowers who originally took out $12,000 or less for their degree can get their loans forgiven after 10 years on SAVE, rather than 20 or 25 years. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

For Some Young People, a College Degree Is Not Worth the Debt

Navigating the college application process can be challenging for parents who lack knowledge and experience.

Financial aid packages may include loans that can put parents in significant debt. [ more ]

Boston.com

Mass. rolls out college financial aid for all, regardless of immigration status

Undocumented students in Massachusetts can now apply for state need-based financial aid through the MASFA program.

This program expands access to higher education for undocumented students and follows the passage of the Tuition Equity Law. [ more ]

New York Post

Europe is sending Ukraine more money than the US - but only we can send the weapons it needs

Japan promises additional assistance to Ukraine, including funding for a NATO-administered Ukraine fund, electricity generators, and an unmanned aircraft-detecting system.

European Union and its member countries have committed almost double the financial and military aid to Ukraine compared to the United States. [ more ]

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World news

Here's How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low

Public support for Ukraine is showing some cracks [ more ]

WSJ

Here's How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low

Public support for Ukraine is showing some cracks [ more ]

WSJ

Here's How the Russian and Ukrainian War Efforts Compare, in 10 Charts

Western financial help and ammunition supplies for Ukraine are running low

Public support for Ukraine is showing some cracks [ more ]

time.com

What to Know About Changes to This Year's FAFSA Application for College Students

Limited availability of the new FAFSA application for the 2024-2025 school year has caused frustration for students and families.

The Department of Education hopes to keep the application open for longer periods as it resolves issues with the new form. [ more ]

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FAFSA delays are straining families and colleges

The release of this year's FAFSA form has been delayed and has only been available on a limited basis, causing frustration for students and families.

The soft launch period allows the U.S. Education Department to monitor site performance and make updates to the form for a better user experience. [ more ]

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EU's tough challenges in 2024: Trump, Russia and more DW 01/01/2024

EU member states may be hesitant to continue providing financial aid to Ukraine in the future.

There are concerns about the costs of integrating a war-ravaged Ukraine into the European Union. [ more ]

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EU's tough challenges in 2024: Trump, Russia and more DW 01/01/2024

EU member states may be hesitant to continue providing financial aid to Ukraine in the future.

There are concerns about the costs of integrating a war-ravaged Ukraine into the European Union. [ more ]

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From Trump to Putin, the EU faces tests in 2024 DW 01/01/2024

EU leaders are finding it difficult to unanimously approve financial aid for Ukraine, raising questions about their future support.

EU member states are hesitant about Ukraine's potential membership in the EU due to the costs it could incur and concerns about the existing budget. [ more ]

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From Trump to Putin, the EU faces tests in 2024 DW 01/01/2024

EU leaders are finding it difficult to unanimously approve financial aid for Ukraine, raising questions about their future support.

EU member states are hesitant about Ukraine's potential membership in the EU due to the costs it could incur and concerns about the existing budget. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

How Hungary Undermined Europe's Bid to Aid Ukraine

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, used his power of veto to block the European Union's plan to provide financial aid to Ukraine.

Orban's use of the veto has raised concerns that he aims to disrupt decision-making within the EU and reshape the organization. [ more ]

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Ukraine gets a EU membership boost, but Hungary blocks an aid deal

The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro financial aid package for Ukraine, despite opening accession negotiations with the country.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed the aid package, delivering a blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [ more ]

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Ukraine gets a EU membership boost, but Hungary blocks an aid deal

The European Union failed to agree on a 50 billion-euro financial aid package for Ukraine, despite opening accession negotiations with the country.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban vetoed the aid package, delivering a blow to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [ more ]

Independent.ie

EU to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova - despite fears Victor Orban would block deal

Charles Michel announces talks on Ukraine joining the EU will begin after first day of summit in Brussels.

Hungary's Prime Minister OrbÃ¡n resists providing Ukraine with more financial aid or allowing them to join the EU. [ more ]

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