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A Last-Minute Sprint to the FAFSA Finish Line
The U.S. Education Department is doling out $50 million to help students complete the troubled federal aid form. Access advocates say it’s not too late to make an impact—but time is of the essence.
‘Pulling Back the Veil’ on Enrollment Management
Stephen Burd’s new book blames much of higher ed’s current woes on the multi-million dollar industry. He spoke with IHE about how admissions became a numbers game and why poor students are worse off for it.
It’s Not (Really) About Diversity
If diversity is the goal, reinstating standardized tests is not the way, Aaron M. Pallas and Alex Chin write.
Success Program Launch: Demystifying Financial Aid With Personalized Outreach
Staff at Paul Smith’s College create individualized videos for each admitted student to break down their aid offering and what it means, decreasing barriers to access.
Reflecting on a ‘Tumultuous’ Year for Higher Ed
Campus speech, the FAFSA debacle and enrollment woes dominated discussions at a panel event that questioned higher ed’s status quo after a year of compounding crises.
State Higher Ed Funding is Still Rising—for Now
Even as federal stimulus waned, lawmakers boosted support for public colleges in 2023, with an emphasis on financial aid. Can it make up for falling tuition revenue?
Protests Come for Prospective Students
The latest wave of college protests coincided with events for admitted students and a busy season for campus tours. Admissions offices are walking a thin line to avoid disruption.
Our Kids Could Benefit From Legacy Preferences at Yale: We Still Oppose Them
Birikti Kahsai and Sam Haddad argue it’s past time for legacy admissions to end.