Donald Trump's policies are making our kids dumber, sicker, meaner, and scaredTrump's policies threaten the well-being and education of children, with significant cuts to the Department of Education and initiatives targeting disadvantaged students.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department saysFederal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
Donald Trump's policies are making our kids dumber, sicker, meaner, and scaredTrump's policies threaten the well-being and education of children, with significant cuts to the Department of Education and initiatives targeting disadvantaged students.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department saysFederal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell GrantsFederal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.
Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.
Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell GrantsFederal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.
Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.
New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time studentsLegislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.
Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programsIncarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
Supporting students leaving prison, integrating to collegeCongress lifted the ban on Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals, enhancing their educational opportunities and establishing federal regulations for program quality and delivery.
Balancing security, tech skills for college students in prisonImproving technology access for incarcerated students is crucial for their education and successful reintegration into society.
Podcast: Getting incarcerated students college readyThe reinstatement of Pell Grants enables better access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, addressing educational barriers and supporting reintegration efforts.
Credit transfer key for Pell Grants to help incarcerated learnersAccess to Pell Grants restored for incarcerated learners, expected to reshape higher education in prison landscape.
New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time studentsLegislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.
Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programsIncarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
Supporting students leaving prison, integrating to collegeCongress lifted the ban on Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals, enhancing their educational opportunities and establishing federal regulations for program quality and delivery.
Balancing security, tech skills for college students in prisonImproving technology access for incarcerated students is crucial for their education and successful reintegration into society.
Podcast: Getting incarcerated students college readyThe reinstatement of Pell Grants enables better access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, addressing educational barriers and supporting reintegration efforts.
Credit transfer key for Pell Grants to help incarcerated learnersAccess to Pell Grants restored for incarcerated learners, expected to reshape higher education in prison landscape.
Short-term Pell pilot boosted enrollment but not earningsExpanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term credential programs boosted enrollment and completion rates but failed to enhance employment or earnings outcomes.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQEDThe new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Voices of Student Success podcast: getting incarcerated students college readyLifting the Pell Grant ban offers new opportunities, but significant barriers for incarcerated students in education persist.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQEDThe new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Voices of Student Success podcast: getting incarcerated students college readyLifting the Pell Grant ban offers new opportunities, but significant barriers for incarcerated students in education persist.
Baruch College makes Forbes' list of top 25 state schools, but drops position since last yearBaruch College remains a top state university recognized for its affordability and return on investment despite declining in rank.