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Alicia P. Peoples According to The National Center for PTSD , June is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month. The National Center for PTSD is a leading research and educational institution dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of the condition. The Center is part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and primarily serves veterans, though its resources are useful for anyone affected by acute or chronic trauma.
Borrowers pursuing student loan forgiveness based on their public service work have been on edge all year. And while there’s been a bit of good news during the last month, there also is an enormous amount of uncertainty. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program might be the most popular federal debt relief option available,… The post Student Loan Forgiveness Through PSLF is in Jeopardy for These Borrowers appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Dr. Hope Barnes When I, Hope Barnes, started teaching at the age of 22 in Baltimore, Maryland, I was excited and eager to shape and mold the minds of the future. Without much context for this new city and community, it was a culture shock. Being African American in a predominantly African American community was not the issue. This community in South Baltimore wasn’t the safest place to work or live.
This week, the Senate Republicans on the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) released a draft reconciliation bill that, if enacted, will have substantial impacts for millions of current and future federal student loan borrowers. The bill would implement significant reforms across the federal student loan system, including disbursements, repayment plan programs, and… The post 4 Groups of Student Loan Borrowers Most Affected by Senate GOP Reconciliation Bill appeared f
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We live in a world with constant noise—social media notifications, endless meetings, and the pressure to always have something to say—that makes it easy to overlook the quiet power of listening. Yet, time and again, the most successful people across industries, from entrepreneurs to artists to leaders, credit one skill above others: the ability to truly listen.
Some academic writers are crippled by the desire to write perfect prose from the very start. Even though they know that the first draft is always rough, they find writing rough difficult. They have what writing advice calls an over-active inner critic. Rather than saving that little critical voice for reading and refining the first rough draft, they find it continually interrupts and disrupts their flow.
Today FSA released electronic announcement GENERAL-25-27, which presents the NSLDS Delinquent Borrower Report (DELQ01) as a key resource for institutions aiming to prevent student loan defaults. This report assists schools in identifying and reaching out to borrowers who are delinquent on their federal student loans. Key Features of the DELQ01 Report: Comprehensive Borrower Information: The… More » NSLDS DELQ01 Report Assists Institutions Target Delinquent Borrowers The post NSLDS DELQ01 R
Today FSA released electronic announcement GENERAL-25-27, which presents the NSLDS Delinquent Borrower Report (DELQ01) as a key resource for institutions aiming to prevent student loan defaults. This report assists schools in identifying and reaching out to borrowers who are delinquent on their federal student loans. Key Features of the DELQ01 Report: Comprehensive Borrower Information: The… More » NSLDS DELQ01 Report Assists Institutions Target Delinquent Borrowers The post NSLDS DELQ01 R
I dont know about you but it seems to me that there are a lot more people running around with short fuses than there used to be. I might even be one of them. This might seem strange coming from someone as active on social media as I am, but on balance I dont think social media has been good for society. I work hard to try and add meaningful content online, the type of content that can help people reach their full potential.
Few publicly available federal data sources provide detailed information about postsecondary students beyond race and income. The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)—administered by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)—is one of the only nationally representative datasets that offers a comprehensive view of students’ college access, progress, degree completion, and employment outcomes.
FSA has published Volume 8 of the 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook. 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 8: The Direct Loan Program – This volume discusses the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) and describes how the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) makes loans to help students and parents… More » 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 8 Now Available The post 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook – Volume 8 Now Availab
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Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript For many institutions, improving persistence and retention rates feels like an uphill battle, but Greenville Technical College (GTC) is proving what’s possible when data meets execution. In this episode of Next Practices , we’re joined by Kevin McMindes , Assistant Director of Analytics at GTC, to explore how a focused, data-informed approach helped the college significantly boost student persistence rates—turning insight into
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The Department of Education has announced significant measures to combat identity fraud in federal student aid programs, including those particularly targeting the Pell Grant program which has been susceptible to sophisticated fraud schemes. Enhanced Identity Screening for FAFSA Applicants: Starting in Fall 2025, FSA will implement an additional screening process for each FAFSA® applicant to… More » Upcoming Verification Changes as FSA Increases Measures to Prevent Fraud The post Upcoming
Gaby Pacheco The detention of Dreamers has intensified the spotlight on immigration issues in higher education. The Change.org petition “Free Scholar Caroline Dias Goncalves from ICE Detention” has received over 7,000 signatures. A 19-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah with no criminal record, Goncalves was stopped by a Mesa County (Colo.
Are you feeling the weight of uncertainty? New beginnings can bring the positive, negative, and everything in between. Here's my advice for adapting when graduating into the unknown.
The Challenge: Lack of clarity into which initiatives were making a measurable impact, and a support model that unintentionally overlooked students most at risk of falling behind. The Strategy: Leverage predictive insights from Civitas Learning’s Student Impact Platform to identify low-persistence students, personalize outreach based on real-time risk signals, and evaluate which initiatives delivered the greatest return on investment.
Applying for college can feel like learning a new language, especially when you have to start understanding all of these new terms! However, it is so important to understand the various acronyms and terms you’ll see in applications, on paperwork, and in your financial aid offer letters. Otherwise, you’re unable to make informed decisions with your family about how to pay for school!
FSA is set to launch significant enhancements to FSA Partner Connect in July 2025, transitioning it into the primary platform for enrollment and user management. This update includes the integration of SAIG enrollment functionality, leading to the retirement of the existing SAIG Enrollment website. To facilitate this transition, FSA is offering a series of live,… More » SAIG Enrollment Webinar Trainings on FSA Partner Connect The post SAIG Enrollment Webinar Trainings on FSA Partner Connec
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By Jenn Jeffers, Senior Product Marketing Manager In an era where digital trust defines institutional reputation, cybersecurity is no longer a behind-the-scenes function—it’s a front-line, strategic imperative. For private and independent K–12 schools, where student records, family financial data, and tax documents converge on digital platforms, IT Directors are increasingly the guardians of both compliance and confidence.
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Summer is a great time to hit pause and relax, especially the summer between junior and senior year. But if you’re considering going to college, the summer might also be the perfect time to begin their scholarship search. As a financial aid advisor, I often remind families that waiting until senior year to search for scholarships can mean missed opportunities.
Last Friday, FSA announced the release of the 2026–27 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide. This guide includes the methodology for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and the worksheets and tables used to determine a student’s SAI for the 2026–27 award year. Download the guide here: 2026-27 Student Aid Index (SAI)… More » 2026–27 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Guide The post 2026–27 Student Aid Index (SAI) and Pell Grant Eligibility Gu
Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski As I prepare for my retirement in mid-July from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, where I’ve had the honor of serving as the longest-tenured president in its 61-year history, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought me to this point. Raised in a Polish immigrant community of steel mill workers in Cleveland, Ohio, I was fortunate to attend the prestigious Saint Ignatius Jesuit High School, an experience that would change the co
Career fairs remain one of the most valuable tools in university career services, connecting hundreds of students with dozens of employers in efficient, high-energy environments. The relationships built and opportunities created at these flagship events are testament to the hard work career centers invest in bringing together their campus communities.
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On May 1, 2025, the Department of Education issued Electronic Announcement ID APP-25-14, confirming the general availability of automated NSLDS post-screening for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 FAFSA cycles. After a multi-month delay and phased implementation, the Department has now resumed weekly post-screening delivery of ISIRs with updated student eligibility data—changes that have significant implications for.
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TL;DR TimelyCare’s new academic confidence score helps measure how students perceive their ability to succeed in college. Based on the Sense of Social Fit Scale, the tool reveals that student confidence significantly improves after Success Coaching sessions. These insights support better student outcomes by connecting confidence to academic persistence, mental wellness, and long-term success.
We all have a lot of work to do, particularly at this time of year. Spending hours each day in meetings typically results in hours of working after the office closes. Whether you plan the meetings yourself or are a regular special guest star, you can manage your meeting schedule to avoid long hours of.
FSA has released the June 2025 update to the 202627 FAFSA Specifications Guide, a comprehensive resource for financial aid administrators, software developers, and data processing professionals. This guide provides detailed information on integrating and managing electronic FAFSA data within institutional systems. Key Highlights from the June 2025 Update New Volumes Released Volume 3 Electronic… More 202627 FAFSA Specifications Guide (June 2025 Update) The post 202627 FAFSA Specification
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the premier leadership development program continues its mission to diversify college and university presidencies. The cohort begins programming June 11-14 in Washington, D.C., marking the 26th iteration of the initiative that has produced 166 college and university presidents and chancellors since its 1999 launc
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