Ohio’s college leaders are working to understand the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to pause the distribution of federal grants, including millions of dollars for research.
Financial Aid
Posted inOhio
Trump’s return raises questions for Ohio students with undocumented parents seeking federal financial aid
Though current law protects personal information from being shared outside of the federal financial aid process, some fear it won’t be protected.
Posted inChicago
Former Argosy University students pray for debt relief as Biden departs
Argosy, which had campuses downtown and in Schaumburg, abruptly closed in 2019. It left students with crippling loan payments and questionable degrees.
Posted inLocal Story Partnerships
Minnesota promised free college tuition. Housing and living costs still loom large.
North Star Promise is helping thousands of Minnesotans pay tuition at public universities. But for some, ‘they’re not saving any money.’
Posted inTexas
Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says
In his new role, Rosser will be responsible for helping Texas meet its goal to increase the number of Texans ages 25 to 34 with a postsecondary credential to 60% by 2030.
Posted inThe Dispatch
A FAFSA bright spot
Nudges to apply for federal financial aid are working for the students who need it most, data show.
Posted inTexas
A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped
Regional colleges rely more on tuition revenue to operate than flagship campuses. Gov. Greg Abbott’s desire to pause increases could create tight financial conditions.
Posted inIndianapolis
It’s FAFSA time again. What you need to know.
Create your online Federal Student Aid account as soon as possible.
Posted inColorado
Students are testing out the FAFSA before it goes live in an effort to avoid last year’s mess
Last year, issues meant 200,000 fewer students completed the critical financial aid application.
Posted inTexas
Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch
Students from immigrant families appear to have lost out on state grant money for college because of a glitch with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, confirming fears from earlier this year. The revamped FAFSA prevented parents who did not have a Social Security number from adding their financial information online. Students affected by […]