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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’

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Direct Admissions Helps Raise Applications, But Not Enrollments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For a prospective college student beleaguered by the complexities of the application process, direct admissions is like a dream come true. Odle said that students tend to figure, “Once I’m in there, and I’ve already been admitted, why don’t I just go ahead and submit another application?” points likelier.

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5 Common FAFSA Myths Debunked: How to Pay for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The FAFSA is an important part of the college application process, but it can feel a little bit larger than life if youve never completed the paperwork. For some students, the application feels overwhelming and instead of figuring it out or asking for help, they skip submitting it. Myth: FAFSA is Only for Federal Aid.

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Updates to Decades-Old New Federal Standards for Race, Ethnicity Data Will Change How Students are Counted

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Previously, MENA was included under the definition of White. Updated Definitions: The standards include changes to terminology and definitions, including the definitions of “Hispanic or Latino” and “American Indian or Alaska Native.” For example, Asian students can share their specific ancestry (e.g.

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Department of Education: Inflation Adjustments Coming to 24-25 FAFSA

College Aid Services

Congress passed the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020 to overhaul the application process for federal aid and expand students’ access to grant funding with a new analysis formula. Some of the largest changes include: the Student Aid Index, modifications to the family size definition, and reforming policies for the Federal Pell Grant.

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2023/2024 FAFSA Deadlines Parents Need to Know

College Aid Consulting Services

The 2023-2024 FAFSA® deadlines parents need to know. FAFSA applications started on October 1, 2022. It’s important for students to submit their applications for financial aid as soon as possible. The sooner you file your FAFSA the better your chances of maximizing your financial aid. After Oct.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Fifty-two percent of families reported problems submitting the FAFSA. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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