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A Decade-Long State Chancellorship Is Ending. Board Members Won’t Say Why.
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education met behind closed doors before voting unanimously to end Mark Hagerott’s time as chancellor. But he’s getting an extended, well-paid exit.
FAFSA Fiasco Pushes States to Mandate Universal Completion
Some feared the bungled rollout of the new federal aid form would halt momentum for state completion requirements. It appears to be doing just the opposite.
Louisiana Law Cracks Down on Campus Civil Disobedience
New Jersey Community College Leaders Fight Potential Funding Cut
The institutions stand to lose $20 million if the governor’s current budget proposal passes. The college’s leaders are hopeful their advocacy can stave off the cut.
Penn. Lawmakers Propose Dueling Plans to Overhaul Higher Ed
Both parties have introduced separate bills outlining their own vision on how best to carry out the higher education overhaul Governor Shapiro called for in January.
Louisiana Governor Gains More Control Over College Boards
Critics fear that the bill Governor Landry signed could be an overstep that threatens public institutions’ accreditation status—and their ability to receive vital federal financial aid.
Many California Students Eligible for CalFresh but a Fraction Enroll
A new report estimates that hundreds of thousands of California students qualify for the state’s food program but don’t access the benefits.
Colorado to Cover Two Years’ Tuition at Any Public College
The tax-credit–based aid program provides a last-dollar reimbursement to cover up to 65 credits for any student with a household income of $90,000 or less.