Clearly outline program costs and the support services available to military-connected learners. Colleges should also share data on military student enrollment, completion and job outcomes, such as on a dedicated military-student web page. Streamline credit transfer policies using the American Council on Education's Military Guide as a starting point for military experience. Providing quality transfer advising can also ensure maximum allowable credits are awarded for prior service and can explain how a major program may increase or decrease transferred credits.
In the lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice alleges that California's policy of granting in-state tuition and financial aid for some students without legal status is unconstitutional. Federal lawyers also argue that California's policies violate a 1996 federal law, which bars states from providing benefits to residents without legal status that aren't also available to U.S. citizens who live anywhere in the U.S.
Leadership is a team sport," said Hoekstra, Edgerley Family Dean of the FAS. "In the FAS we have been working on big issues, from the state of discourse on our campus to academic rigor to real financial challenges. These aren't problems that any one person can solve. It's about working together and rowing in the same direction.
These remarkable students come to us from across the country and around the globe with boundless curiosity and eagerness to join a community that challenges them to learn deeply, listen generously, and expand their understanding of themselves and the world around them. Even amid shifting economic realities, our commitment to access and opportunity remains unwavering. That nearly half of this class will attend Harvard tuition-free fills me with immense pride and optimism for the future they will help shape.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to be wary of scams from fraudsters pretending to offer financial support from the government. Due to the range of benefits and financial support on offer from the department, it is often impersonated by scammers looking to take advantage of people's financial situations. The most recent scam text people are receiving invites the recipient to apply for an Energy Support Scheme to help with the high cost of gas and electricity.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extends Pell Grants to low-income students enrolled in eligible short-term programs, expected to support hundreds of thousands of students annually.
Cornell College's 'Save Your Seat' initiative uniquely offers personalized estimated financial aid packages to prospective students, even before they apply for admission or aid.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has incentivized careers in the public sector, including work in hospitals, schools, local governments, and nonprofits. These cuts are coming at a time when there is a dire need for increased financial aid, as more students graduate with debt, not more obstacles to a livable wage.
Colleges can offer undocumented students non-employment-based educational opportunities (NEBOs) to develop personal, academic and professional skills that also provide students with financial aid.
My sister's choice to enroll close to home reflects a broader pattern among Latinx students, who often prioritize family ties and community over more prestigious options.