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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

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The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. That’s according to the results released by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).

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Department of Education Resumes Federal Student Loan Collections After Four-Year Pause

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Defaulted borrowers will receive email communications over the next two weeks urging them to contact the Default Resolution Group to make arrangements for repayment. million borrowers whose applications have been on hold since August 2024 should see processing begin next month. Additionally, nearly 1.9

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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

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The report emphasized that employers are primarily seeking communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills from job candidates. The NACE report concludes that while the job market remains stable for most graduates, increased competition means students must be more strategic in their applications.

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IDR Application is Back Up

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On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. On February 21, the Department pulled down the IDR application. The online application is now back up, but there are some important changes that borrowers need to know about.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

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Berenecea Johnson Eanes “The campus itself has a rich history in the community of East Los Angeles and is an anchor institution for that community,” Eanes says. The California State University system is piloting direct admissions, in which students will not have to go through the traditional admission application process.

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Southern University Launches Academy to Diversify K-12 Leadership Pipeline

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The academy's curriculum aligns with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and covers essential competencies including district operations, budgeting, board relations, communications, and community engagement.

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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

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Therefore, it is imperative - non-negotiable - that educators, practitioners and decision makers see them as the best and brightest and communicate to these capable Black males that they have purpose, they are innovators, and they have gifts and talents that will enhance and enrich our society for generations to come. Communicate.

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