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JANUARY 6, 2025

Jacob shares his experience as a student currently on a year abroad in France and his advice for dealing with homesickness and loneliness. - Jacob Robinson Before you go on a year abroad, youre told plenty of advice: try to take it all in, say yes to everything, and speak as much of the local language as possible. The list goes on. Much of this advice before I moved to Lyon in France for my year abroad faded into irrelevance as I was consumed by nerves and worries about the move.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

Education is the key to unlock the golden door to freedom. George Washington Carver People generally enroll in college with dreams of creating lives like the ones their parents provided, or better. Ambitious, and often anxious, students enter collegiate Alicia P. Peoples environments aspiring to find answers, solve problems and create systems to support themselves and others.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 7, 2025

Update on January 6, 2025: The Fresh Start initiative officially ended at 2:59 a.m. ET on October 2, 2024. The Department is issuing this update to remind schools that they were permitted to award Title IV aid to a student who would otherwise be ineligible due to a prior default only during the Fresh Start… Read More » End of Fresh Start Initiative Reinstates Limited Title IV Eligibility for Defaulted Borrowers (January 2025 Update) The post End of Fresh Start Initiative Reinstates Li

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Ed.gov Homeroom

JANUARY 8, 2025

By: Alex Turney, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education recently announced over $250 million in new investments through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) awards to increase academic recovery and to scale innovative evidence-based solutions to drive improvement. During this most recent competition for the EIR Continue Reading The post Education Awards over $250 million to Support Data-Driven Innovation for Students and

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JANUARY 5, 2025

Writing from the PhD isn’t always easy. You may finish the PhD full of enthusiasm for your topic and really want to get stuck into publishing. Or you may not. You may never want to see or hear of your PhD again. This happens. If you just cant bring yourself took at your text again, you need to be kind to yourself. Dont beat yourself up. You have to find a way to be OK with leaving it behind, ignore the haters and move on.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

A groundbreaking report released by Generation Hope reveals the devastating impact of housing insecurity on student parents pursuing higher education. The report, "Breaking Barriers: The Hidden Struggles of Student Parents and Housing Insecurity," highlights how the intersection of parenting responsibilities and housing challenges creates significant obstacles for students trying to complete their degrees.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 9, 2025

Preparing for college can feel overwhelming, but starting early gives you a major advantage. Whether its researching schools, mapping out your academic path, or building a standout application, early planning sets the stage for success. With the right steps, preparing for college doesnt have to be stressfulit can be a rewarding journey that leads you toward your future goals.

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Knack

JANUARY 10, 2025

Redefining Student Support in Business Schools Colleges of business play a critical role in preparing students for careers in todays workforce. However, these institutions often face persistent challenges in helping students navigate demanding coursework while also developing the practical skills needed for long-term success. Foundational courses in areas such as accounting, finance, and economics are essential for students academic progress and future careers, but they are also some of the most

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

A new study reveals a concerning decline in academic freedom across U.S. higher education, with more than one-third of faculty members reporting increased constraints on their ability to teach, conduct research, and speak freely compared to six or seven years ago. The national survey, conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in partnership with the American Association of University Professors, found that 35% of faculty say they have less freedom to teach co

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) has launched a new resource page designed to address the community’s frequently asked questions regarding topics such as Administrative Capability, Financial Responsibility, and Program Integrity. OPE will continue to update the page as additional inquiries are received. Posted Date: January 08, 2025 Author: Office of Postsecondary Education Electronic Announcement… Read More » OPE Publishes New FAQ Resource Page for Administrative Cap

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

Today’s most influential leaders recognize that student success goes beyond traditional measures like retention and graduation rates. A study of Civitas Learning partner institutions reinforces this wisdom, revealing that 39% of students experience a change in their likelihood to persist within a single term. To significantly improve student outcomes, it is crucial to understand the factors that influence the student experience and to offer proactive guidance and support.

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Knack

JANUARY 8, 2025

Access and equity in higher education remain pressing challenges. Learn how flexible work supports academic success in our blog post. Financial pressures, inflexible schedules, and limited opportunities often prevent students from fully engaging with their academic experience. Flexible work opportunities can address these barriers and build a more inclusive path to success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year. The annual Top Risks Survey, which gathered responses from 194 colleges and universities between August and December 2024, showed a significant shift in institutional priorities.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Department of Education has updated the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Technical Reference and contains development information for the 20252026 award year. Volumes 1, 2, 6, and 7 are currently available; the remaining sections will be released later this year. Volume 1: Getting Started 2025-2026 COD Technical Reference: Volume 1: Getting Started (Master File)… Read More » 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (January 2025 Update) The post 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (Ja

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Community College Review

JANUARY 10, 2025

Discover the diverse range of ground jobs at mid-size U.S. airports, their educational requirements, and how community colleges can prepare you for these exciting careers.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 6, 2025

Early decision application responses are being sent out and for some students, their college dreams are falling apart. After committing the time to create the dream college list and working hard to finalize applications – hearing crickets or receiving that decline now can be devastating. A rejection for early decision applications hurts. But, I want to remind you that this news doesnt have to be the end of your college journey.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this important and timely examination of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Dr. Joseph L. Jones, a political science professor at Clark Atlanta University, delivers what may be the most important critique of these institutions in recent memory. Drawing from his unique trajectory as a first-generation college student turned HBCU president and professor, Black, Not Historically Black combines scholarly analysis with raw personal testimony to create a work that is both an indi

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Department of Education published the FVT/GE Earning Thresholds for the Calculation Year 2024 and amended regulations to promote program integrity and institutional quality. Below is a breakdown of the latest information for these regulations according to the Federal Registers: Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment: Earnings Thresholds for Calculation Year 2024 “On October 10,… Read More » Dept. of Ed Unveils 2024 FVT/GE Earning Thresholds, Amended Program Inte

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IEFA

JANUARY 7, 2025

How do students secure funding for their university education and support their academic journey? Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. This article explores these sources of university funding to help students understand how they can sustain their educational pursuits and receive financial aid.

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HEAG

JANUARY 8, 2025

Financial aid representatives play a critical role in ensuring that all students actively enrolled in their institutions, regardless of race, identity, status, or demographics, have access to the resources and support needed to be successful. During times of policy uncertainty … Read more .

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success. The initiative comes as recent data shows significant graduation disparities among vulnerable student populations in San Diego County. While the overall graduation rate reached 84.6% in 2023-24, only 4% of English learners, 8% of foster youth, and 8% of homeless students graduated.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

Institutions that have established contracts with or gifts from a foreign source totaling $250,000 or more in a calendar year have until January 31, 2025 to file a mandatory disclosure report with the Department of Education. Schools must submit their Section 117 disclosure reports through the Foreign Gifts Reporting Portal to remain compliant with the… Read More » Institutions Must Comply with Section 117 Reporting Requirements by Jan. 31 The post Institutions Must Comply with Sectio

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Single Stop

JANUARY 9, 2025

Fedcaps Single Stop Benefits Screening and Case Management Platform Achieves SOC 2 Type II Audit Certification Certification Demonstrates Unwavering Commitment to Data Security [New York, NY] The Fedcap Group is proud to announce that Single Stop has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit. This prestigious certification underscores Single Stops dedication to maintaining the highest standards of information security and privacy for our users and adds t

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techKNOWtools

JANUARY 8, 2025

I have no doubt the beginning of 2025 has you thinking about what lies ahead. Maybe you have a few new aspirations, set some goals, or are pondering your new year’s resolution. Most of these intentions are future-forward, involve effort, and aim to make us the best version of ourselves. Today I dusted off my blog to find a draft post I started in 2013 about strengths.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Eva Martinez Powless Eva Martinez Powless, who served as MATC's first DEI officer starting in 2021, claims in the lawsuit filed December 30 in the U.S.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 6, 2025

Title IV institutions have until February 3 to apply for the Underuse Penalty Waiver on the COD website to avoid reductions in their 2025-26 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) or Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds. To qualify for this waiver, schools must explain why their 2023-24 academic year funds were underused by more than 10%,… Read More » Feb. 3 Deadline Nears for Schools to Request Penalty Waivers for Underused 2023-24 Awards The post Feb. 3 Deadline Nears

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 6, 2025

Missouri State News TCRP 2.0 Launch The upgraded Transfer Credit Reevaluation and Preapproval (TCRP) System is being rolled out to users over the next several months. Approvers, advisors, and students will have an improved user experience as well as access to new features that were previously unavailable. If you would like further details and a more in-depth look at the new functionality, please consider viewing the first 25 minutes of the Transfer Advising Essentials: Whats New?

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 7, 2025

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Its always dangerous to put your January 1 ideas down in writing. If I had done so last year, I would have predicted a FAFSA nightmare, an election that would take our breaths away, and a very different landscape for college athletes. Huh. Well, since it looks like this water isnt so shark-infested after all, heres where I think 2025 is headed in our ever-quirky profession: FAFSA Relief With so many College Board employees being borrowed last summer to fix FAFSA, there

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Title :Assistant Dean for Student Vitality & Career Development and Director of Student Affairs Tenured: No Age: 38 Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Virginia; MBA in Business Administration, Averett University; Ph.D in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech Career Mentors: Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, Dr. Aubrey Knight, Dr.

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JANUARY 7, 2025

Last spring, Missouri and several other states filed lawsuits challenging the U.S. Department of Educations efforts to reduce student loan burdens through the new SAVE repayment plan. These lawsuits are ongoing and there are no financial decisions yet. But the lawsuits have already resulted in a series of changing court orders temporarily barring the Department of Education from offering key SAVE plan benefits.

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 9, 2025

Successful leaders possess many characteristics and traits that contribute to their success. So many, in fact, that it is difficult to say exactly which characteristics a person must possess to be a successful leader. Id say integrity and judgment are absolutely essential, but it can become somewhat debatable after that. A characteristic that is very impactful for one leader may not play much of a role in the success of another.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 9, 2025

FSA has notified institutions that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will perform maintenance updates, which will affect the automatic transfer of tax return information on StudentAid.gov. The outage is scheduled to occur from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time (ET) on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Important Reminders: From 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET… Read More » FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance, Outage Scheduled for January 11th The post FSA to Implement StudentAid.gov Maintenance,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

California community college presidents and chancellors are spending less time in their roles while the leadership ranks are becoming increasingly diverse, highlighting Dr. Larry Galizio both challenges and progress in the nation's largest public higher education system. Those are the findings included the Community College League of California's 11th biennial CEO Tenure & Retention Study.

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Mellowed

JANUARY 8, 2025

Racing thoughts, stress from the day, and anxiety about tomorrow are all common reasons why you may find yourself staying awake at night. Overthinking is a common trap that almost everyone finds themselves falling into, especially when the rest of the world is asleep. Thankfully there are some things you can do to ease your mind and relax. Why Some People Overthink at Night In todays fast-paced world, most people are overstimulated and rushed from one thing to the next.

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Steve Keating

JANUARY 5, 2025

Humans are emotional beings. Sometimes we are overly emotional and occasionally, not emotional enough. Sometimes we use emotions as an excuse for our behavior. Some emotions are more beneficial to us than others. And some, like feeling discouraged, can be downright harmful. It is completely normal for humans to get discouraged from time to time. Stuff happens, things dont go our way, and we begin to doubt ourselves.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 10, 2025

Update on January 10, 2025: We are providing an update on the implementation of the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) post-screening function for the 2024-25 FAFSA cycle. In July, the Department indicated that post-screening functionality would be available by the end of 2024.As of today, the Department now expects to release this functionality in… Read More » Additional Guidance on NSLDS Post-Screening & Identity Verification for 2024-25 (January 2025 Update) The post Add

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