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No Increased Funding Proposed for New Jersey Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Aaron Fichtner Educators, college administrators and students say the governor’s proposed FY25 budget reduction — flat funding from FY24 — could negatively affect students and the higher education community. Phil Murphy is planning to cut about $20 million in state funding to community colleges. Murphy said the $55.9

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Higher Ed Organization Leaders to Form Task Force to Address Financial Aid Confusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The “Paying for College Transparency Initiative” seeks to improve clarity, accuracy, and consistency of student financial aid offers. This national task force will create financial aid offer principles and standards to help students understand education costs and compare offers.

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Understanding Financial Aid: Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Explained

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Whether youre planning to attend college soon or just thinking about your future, understanding the different types of financial aid you might receive is key to making smart decisions about paying for your education. Heres a few key terms that you need to know when it comes to loans, grants, and work-study!

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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St. Augustine's University Placed on Probation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These efforts are reflected in the significant progress in areas such as increased enrollment, increased alumni and employee giving, increased grant activity, increased endowments, reduced student debt, improved upward mobility of graduates, and year-end balanced budgets. Christine Johnson McPhail said in a statement.

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5 Big FAFSA Updates That Will Impact Your Financial Aid This Year

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The new rules clarify which students can qualify as independent, particularly those who are veterans, married, or emancipated minors. Increased Pell Grant Eligibility The FAFSA changes also come with an expansion of Pell Grant eligibility. Hopefully this makes higher education more affordable!

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How to Compare Financial Aid Packages and Get the Best Deal for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Focus on Grants and Scholarships Grants and scholarships are the best forms of financial aid because you dont have to pay them back. If one school is offering a larger grant, thats free money you dont have to worry about repaying, and it can make a huge difference in the total cost of attendance.