A dozen of San Antonio’s colleges and universities are bracing for the loss of thousands of dollars in federal grants after the U.S. Department of Education halted the disbursement of about $350 million intended for Hispanic Serving Institutions. The Department of Education announced it would eliminate some current and new grants issued to Hispanic-serving designated […]
Financial Aid
Posted inWisconsin
UW-Madison is changing its financial aid process. Here’s what to know.
In addition to the FAFSA, applicants seeking financial aid will now complete the CSS Profile, including questions about home value and 401(k) balances.
Posted inEl Paso
EPCC receives $3.7 million TRIO grant as federal freeze disrupts student support nationwide
The TRIO grant will help EPCC boost graduation rates for first-generation and low-income students despite a nationwide funding freeze.
Posted inTexas
Texas’ guidance on end of in-state tuition for undocumented students doesn’t clear confusion, advocates say
The state is being criticized for advising colleges to verify students’ status with immigration authorities, which could put them at risk.
Posted inOhio
How Ohio State’s new free tuition program could impact other public colleges
The state’s flagship university will soon offer free tuition for students from families making less than $100,000 annually at its regional campuses – the same group of students that have long been the bread and butter for regional public universities.
Posted inPuerto Rico
Trump administration cuts $350 million in funds, Puerto Rico universities hit especially hard
The federal Education Department is eliminating Hispanic-Serving Institutions and minority-focused programs, cutting $20.7 million that eight Puerto Rican universities received this academic year for research, infrastructure, and student support.
Posted inPuerto Rico
Puerto Rico universities could lose over $20 million in federal grants under lawsuit
With a student body that is 97% Hispanic, Puerto Rico’s public and private universities face significant risk if a federal lawsuit to end grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions succeeds.
Posted inEl Paso
UTEP, EPCC, Texas Tech Health El Paso among hundreds of Hispanic-Serving Institutions threatened by federal grant cuts
Ending Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants could cost Texas universities millions, limiting opportunities for Hispanic and first-generation students while threatening economic growth and global leadership, higher education leaders warn.
Posted inChicago
Federal student loan limits could turn off prospective social workers from going to school, advocates say
Hospitals, schools and community organizations depend on social workers. But some are concerned students will be deterred if they need to turn to costly private loans to get a master’s degree.
Posted inOhio
How Ohio student loan borrowers are trying to navigate Trump administration’s repayment program changes
An estimated 1.8 million borrowers live in Ohio, nearly half of them under age 35. For some, navigating the system is complicated and confusing.