Ed.gov Homeroom
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Recent natural disasters have significantly impacted communities and their education institutions. Since 2017, there have been over 500 presidentially declared major disasters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Outlying Areas. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) closely follows the impacts of natural disasters on students, educators, staff, families, and others.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Dr. Ruha Benjamin, a transdisciplinary scholar at Princeton University, and Dr. Jericho Brown, a poetry professor at Emory University, are among the academicians who were awarded a “genius grant” by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation earlier this week. Dr. Jericho Brown The 22 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend however they want.
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Student Minds
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Flute Spindloe shares the pressures to drink at university and how alcohol isn’t needed to have a great university experience. - Flute Spindloe Before I started university, I was informed by people around me (many who hadn’t attended university for many decades) that alcohol was one of the most important aspects of university life and if I chose not to drink, I would be missing out on the ‘student experience’.
Active Minds
OCTOBER 2, 2024
From the students (officers): Aliyah Chapman, Liz Kowlski, Rylee McTernan, Morin Yacoub, and Maren Bowmen After losing our friend Ava to suicide, we didn’t know what to do. We lost her at the end of the 2023 school year and it was a hard summer trying to make sense of everything. We thought about the “new normal” we would face as we navigated the next school year without her.
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.
Steve Keating
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
I’ve heard it said that some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world. I know some people who definitely fall into one of those two categories. I kind of think I fall into both of them, depending on what’s going on in my life at the time. I’m pretty convinced that the more observant we are, the better our relationships are.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. It is Harvard's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to African and African American culture.
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College Aid Services
OCTOBER 4, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Department of Education has provided guidance on how to determine if a Title IV institution is located in a federally declared disaster zone and the regulatory relief that is available to them. Part of this relief includes deadline extensions to for schools to complete mandatory reports such as… More » Federal Relief and Extended Reporting Deadlines for Schools Impacted by Hurricane Helene The post Federal Relief and Extended Reporting Deadlines for Sch
Student Loan Planner
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Millions of Americans are still grappling with the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene this week. The massive storm has caused severe destruction across the southeast, including in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. When your home gets damaged or destroyed, or you’re without running water or electricity, the last thing on your mind is student… The post Hurricane Relief: Student Loan Help After a Natural Disaster appeared first on Student Loan Planner.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 3, 2024
For years, advocates for higher education in prison programs worked to see Pell Grants reintroduced for incarcerated individuals. When the revised Pell Grant regulations went into effect in July 2023, they contained a provision that college in prison programs must now document how they and/or organizations with which they partner provide reentry services.
Student Research Foundation
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
College students are busy, and time is precious! Between classes, homework, jobs, and social events, it can be hard to stay focused on what needs to get done and what takes priority in the bustle of the moment. One misstep in your day, like forgetting to pick up groceries on the way back from class or an unexpected deadline, can derail your whole schedule.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The federal government will implement new guidelines for the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act (JCLSA), a law signed in 2022 that gives borrowers the ability to separate joint debts into individual Direct Consolidation loans if they have Direct Loans or Federal Family Education Loans. The initial regulations will go into effect starting on September 30,… More » Dept. of Education Outlines Rollout of New Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Process The post Dept. of Education Outlines
Steve Keating
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The great American baseball star, Yogi Berra, once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you might end up someplace else.” Yogi had a colorful way of saying things, but when you stopped to think about what he was saying, it always made a great deal of sense. Many, many people wake up each day, go to work, make some money, pay some bills, and do it all again the next day.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The glass ceiling remains firmly in place for many Latinas in America, but steady progress and a spirit of optimism propels us upward each year. Celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme “ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together ” is an ideal time to recognize the strides Latinas have made while acknowledging the necessary work to shatter systemic barriers holding many back.
Student Loan Planner
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Guardian and MassMutual are two titans in the insurance industry. Both are part of the “Big 5” disability insurance companies, and they’re the only providers that hold an A++ rating. But how do they stack up against each other? Are there circumstances where one clearly outshines the other? What are the differences in long-term disability… The post Guardian vs.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Beta testing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially available to a limited group of participants as the Department of Education announced in late August. Below is an overview of the most important information regarding today’s release: Phase 1 of Beta Testing Begins The first phase of beta testing for… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Officially Launches The post 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Officially Launches first appeared on College Aid Serv
Counselors' Corner
OCTOBER 2, 2024
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. He was the best combination of head and heart, the kind of student who wanted to change the world, who knew that doing so would take more than just hoping it would happen. That’s why he went to see the director of our summer studies program one spring, having done his homework. “I was reading an article the other day that said something like 85 percent of all students living in urban areas don’t know how to swim” he told the director.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
California has banned legacy admissions, making it illegal for public and private universities in the state to consider an applicant’s relationship to alumni or donors when deciding whether to admit them. California’s law, which will take effect Sept. 1, 2025, is the nation’s fifth legacy admissions ban, but only the second that will apply to private colleges.
Timely MD
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A recent survey found that 65% of college students are stressed and/or anxious about the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Following unrest and protests on many college campuses in the spring, more than half of students said engaging in political dialogue affects their mental health. With many decisions to be made in the coming months that will impact students in the short and long term, how can institutions of higher education support students’ mental health during a time of uncertainty?
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Update on October 1, 2024: The Department previously announced that we estimated the processing of corrections to paper forms to be complete by the end of September. The Department is diligently working with the vendor to complete the remaining paper correction functionality, but we have encountered issues in testing that the vendor needs to address… More » 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Updates: Processing Delayed By Software Glitch (Oct. 1 Update) The post 2024-25 Paper FAFSA Updates: Processing De
Knack
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Starting college is an exciting yet challenging time for many students. The transition from high school to higher education brings a host of new experiences, responsibilities, and expectations. New students often seek guidance to navigate unfamiliar academic and social landscapes, and peer groups play a crucial role in this process. However, student organizations—particularly those with a service element in their mission—often overlook the significant value they hold within the student community
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The underrepresentation of Black and Latinx physicians has profound implications for our communities and the medical profession itself, as it perpetuates health disparities and limits the perspectives that shape patient care. The journey from aspiration to achievement for many aspiring doctors is fraught with obstacles, leading to a punctured pipeline that often fails to nurture talent from diverse backgrounds.To mend this pipeline, we must first confront the barriers faced by these communities
School & Student Services by Community Brands
OCTOBER 3, 2024
A strong financial aid program is essential for attracting and retaining top students. A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families. As of August 2024, just over 25% of private school students receive some form of aid from their schools, with packages averaging around $20,912 per year.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Registration for the 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference for Financial Aid Professionals has officially opened! Participants can register through the Training Conference Home page on FSA Partner Connect and clicking ‘Registration.’ FSA recommends that users register online with Google Chrome because the website does not support Internet Explorer or Firefox at this time;… More » Registration Opens for the 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference The
Knack
OCTOBER 3, 2024
On Sunday, September 29, peer tutors from colleges and universities across the country came together virtually for KnackCon, a conference for tutors, by tutors. Organized by Knack , the event provided a unique platform for peer tutors to connect, learn from one another, and explore how their roles are shaping the future of academic support.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 3, 2024
For two decades, the gradual decline of the liberal arts degree has been met with both resignation and celebration. The prevailing belief is that students should prioritize hard, technical skills essential for thriving in our rapidly evolving information economy—with areas like science, technology, engineering, and business taking precedence over subjects like English or philosophy.
CAMPUSPEAK
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, the power of the right speaker delivering the right message at the right time cannot… The post Why Attend the CAMPUSPEAK Speakers Academy appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 4, 2024
FSA is reminding institutions that they are required to complete an annual recertification training before their Program Participation Agreements (PPA) expire to maintain their Title IV status. The Department waived the 90-day requirement for institutions whose PPAs expired in March, June, September, and December 2024; these schools have until their PPAs expiration day to submit the… More » Reminder: How to Register for Your Mandatory Title IV Recertification Training The post Reminder: Ho
HEAG
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Navigating college is challenging for any student, but for those experiencing homelessness, the road is far more daunting. In fact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that around 56,000 students in higher education experience homelessness annually. This … Read more ».
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The NCAA has awarded Division I Accelerating Academic Success Program grants to 17 schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The grants total over $1.5 million and are used to boost student-athlete academic achievement. “This is always an exciting time of the year — to congratulate and highlight our Accelerating Academic Success Program recipients,” said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Missouri State News Take part in National Transfer Student Week celebrations! The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) hosts an annual National Transfer Student Week. This year, National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-26, 2024. Missouri State will be taking part in National Transfer Student Week celebrations. Please visit the link below to receive more details about the celebrations.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Federal Student Aid has identified a error within the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) that is flagging ‘independent students under the age of 24 as Dependent and creating a series of inconsistencies; primarily for the 2023-24 academic year. Here is everything that you need to know about this issue: What are the main issues?… More » Over 5,400 Borrowers Affected by NSLDS Dependency Issue, Resolution Expected by Late October The post Over 5,400 Borrowers Affected by NSLDS Dep
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Is what you’re eating helping you power through your day or putting you in nap mode? Your diet plays a key role in maintaining energy levels. Choosing the right foods can help nourish your body and fight fatigue throughout the day. Unprocessed Foods: Fast food, frozen dinners, candy, and energy drinks might seem quick and easy, but they don’t give your body the good stuff it needs and can slow you down.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
For most American workers today, employment news is largely positive. Average hourly wages have grown faster than inflation for the past year. Although unemployment continues to inch up, it remains at near-record historic lows. In many respects, getting a good job with good pay seems easier than ever. For employers, however, this robust American economy has generated tight labor markets, an ongoing shortage of skilled workers and a constant scramble for talent to help their businesses grow.
Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent
OCTOBER 1, 2024
National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-26, 2024. Please join campus partners in celebrating and recognizing transfer students at Missouri State University. We encourage you to share the PDF below with students. 2024 National Transfer Student Week Celebrations While there will be several events for students, there will also be an event for faculty and staff who work with transfer students.
College Aid Services
OCTOBER 1, 2024
The Department of education has updated its guidance on how institutions can apply to organize Prison Education Programs (PEP) and consolidated this information in the electronic announcement below. This guidance includes details what schools must do prior to submitting their applications, procedures if there are multiple program locations, and how to respond if offices cannot… More » Revised Application Process for Prison Education Programs Now Available The post Revised Application Proce
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Listening can be one of the most powerful ways to support someone facing mental health challenges. The #IWillListen campaign encourages open and honest conversations about mental health. It brings together college campuses, workplaces, and other communities to start conversations, learn more about mental illness, and to understand what stigma is and how to overcome it.
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