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FAFSA Night Live!

In Kentucky, federal student aid form completion is down by double digits from last year. State officials hosted a 12-hour telethon in a castle to help close the gap.

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State Grants Spread Thin

The FAFSA fiasco undermined projections for Minnesota’s grant program, leaving many students with hundreds or thousands of dollars less than they anticipated.

‘Free College’ Programs Don’t Always Boost Enrollment

Free tuition programs don’t always lead to higher enrollments or degree completion, according to a new study published by Brown...
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Are Students College-Ready, or Are Colleges Student-Ready?

As pandemic-related learning issues become more prominent among incoming students, institutions of higher education can consider how structural barriers impact student success.

New Study Finds Students and Families Frustrated With FAFSA, Borrowing More

An annual study released Tuesday by student loan provider Sallie Mae and market research company Ipsos reveals frustrations over this...
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Addressing Scholarships’ Equity Problem

A new Common App report highlights the challenge of getting scholarship money into the hands of those who need it most—and proposes solutions to make it happen.

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Settling the Score

In 2022 the College Board changed how it scores AP exams, and some test scores surged. It publicly defended its new method this week after critics questioned its rigor.

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Expanding Community College Access for High School Students

Partnerships between high schools and community colleges are increasing opportunities for high school students to earn college credits.