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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.
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.
7.2M Americans Over 50 Hold Student Debt, New Report Shows
Urban Institute researchers say the financial burden not only puts a strain on the borrowers themselves but also the social welfare programs designed to be their safety net.
Schuler Scholar Program Backs Out of $10M in Scholarships
Illinois Bill Introduces Novel Higher Ed Funding Model
If the ambitious legislation passes, future budget appropriations would be based on an adequacy and equity formula, particularly benefiting regional and minority-serving institutions.
Yes, the Enrollment Management Industry Is Harming Higher Ed
Financial aid leveraging leaves low-income students and their families with heavy debt loads, Stephen J. Burd writes.
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.
Information Deficits Undermine College Access
Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.