The department dismissed critiques of its new repayment plan and its limits on graduate student borrowing. The changes take effect July 1.
Financial Aid
Posted inNorth Carolina
State investigation finds NC A&T employees mishandled $5 million in financial aid funds
Most of the mishandled funds – over $3.2 million – went to out-of-state students. The remaining $1.8 million was improperly given to in-state students.
Posted inThe Dispatch
How larger Pell Grants could boost college completion
An inflation-adjusted Pell Grant would be worth several hundred more dollars. That could help keep low-income students enrolled.
Posted inSan Antonio
San Antonio students increasingly rely on Pell Grants as Congress navigates funding shortfall
At most colleges across the San Antonio-area, at least 50% of incoming undergraduate students qualify for Pell Grants.
Posted inTexas
Texas high school students are applying for college financial aid at a record pace
Almost 60% of students have filled out the FAFSA, but advocates worry immigrant students are missing out.
Posted inThe Dispatch
Many Black graduates of for-profit colleges wouldn’t choose them again
Focus group participants said they enrolled with limited information, received little support and often graduated with heavy debt.
Posted inNorth Carolina
Q&A: UNC Board of Governors member who voted against tuition hike speaks on fight to keep costs flat
Art Pope was the lone vote against raising tuition, a position he has held consistently since joining the Board of Governors in 2020.
Posted inThe Dispatch
FAFSA completions on track for record-breaking year
So far, 43% of high school seniors have completed the application, unlocking access to federal financial aid.
Posted inMississippi
Expanded eligibility for federal student grants could boost Mississippi’s workforce
That expansion, known as Workforce Pell, is slated to go into effect July 1.
Posted inIndianapolis
Students could soon get Pell Grants for workforce programs. What to know.
Students can get nearly $4,000 in grants for certain certificate programs.