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Financial Aid
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Colorado would expand financial aid, loan forgiveness for student teachers
The goal is to clear financial barriers for prospective teachers who worry about low pay and college loan debt.
January 26, 2023
As lawmakers hear proposal to redesign financial aid, education policy experts say it’s a ‘bad idea’
The bill seeks to reduce the amount of money that Mississippi spends on its only grant aimed at helping low-income students afford college.
January 24, 2023
Colorado’s science and engineering university wants to enroll more Pell students. Here’s how
In 2020, Mines ranked 46th from the bottom among all public and private universities in the share of students on campus receiving Pell Grants.
January 18, 2023
The state of Pell student enrollment
There’s plenty to say about Colorado’s bigger picture of equal access to university opportunities.
January 18, 2023
Public officials met in ‘confidence’ to overhaul state financial aid. Their proposal could become law
This is not the first time that attempts to revamp state financial aid in Mississippi have been less than transparent.
January 18, 2023
The Pell grant is increasing. What does that mean for college students in Cleveland?
It’s the biggest increase to the federal award offering in 10 years.
January 9, 2023
Mississippi AG joins in on student debt relief fight
The plan, which has faced legal challenges, would forgive up to $20,000 in student debt per borrower.
November 29, 2022
Biden’s student loan plan disrupted in federal court, postponing cancellation for Mississippi borrowers
The issue at hand is, in part, how the plan could affect tax revenue and funding for higher education in Missouri.
November 17, 2022
Biden’s student loan forgiveness application officially opened on Monday. Here’s how to apply
As many as 40 million Americans qualify for student debt relief, including 439,000 people in Mississippi.
October 19, 2022
Tips for FAFSA and college application season
Here are tips for application season, from creating a college-going culture to navigating Pell grants.
October 19, 2022