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Reinstating Pell Grants in Prisons Moves Slowly After 26-Year Ban
Pell Grants were officially restored for incarcerated students in July. But helping them access the funds is a multi-step process for colleges and corrections agencies.
Florida Looks to Remove Sociology From Gen. Ed.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he proposed the change to make room for civic literacy, but some sociology professors are doubtful.
University of Arizona Miscalculated by Millions
UA has much less cash on hand than the Board of Regents requires. The faculty is accusing the administration of financial mismanagement.
Early Application Data Are Rosy, if Complex
Applications this fall rose 41 percent over pre-pandemic levels, buoyed by a big upswing in minority applicants, according to preliminary data from the Common App.
Student Wellness Tip: Offer Informal Counseling Consultations
Cornell University’s Let’s Talk program helps familiarize students with mental health care services, promoting access and usage.
Foreign Language Enrollment Sees Steepest Decline on Record
The MLA’s new census shows plummeting class head counts far outstripped the general student enrollment decrease. Korean continued its rise, while Western European languages further shrank.
End-of-Year FAFSA Launch Could Cause More Delays, Headaches
Colleges and universities will face a tighter timeline to get students their financial aid offer letters, and students will have less time to make decisions.