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Notre Dame will now cover tuition for students from families earning under $150k. Explore our database of hundreds of colleges with similar policies. wapo.st/4lzALCY
I created a simple database tracking colleges that cover tuition for undergraduates. I genuinely hope high school students and their parents find this useful.
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⚠ Borrowers in default: The deadline to sign up for Fresh Start benefits has been extended. Borrowers should enroll by 2:59 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Apply online, on the phone, or by mail: StudentAid.gov/help-center/a…
If you experience issues signing up online or by phone, please follow the directions for applying by mail in the link above.
To address this year's decline in #FAFSA completions, @KHEAA is hosting the first ever "FAFSAthon", a 12-hour, non-stop event that will offer in-person & virtual FAFSA completion support in both English & Spanish. ncan.org/news/678592/First-E…
My team at The Post is hiring a local higher education and youth culture reporter. Can confirm you'd be working with a group of thoughtful and empathetic reporters, and a manager who cares deeply about the region and her team. washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.c…
The NASFAA Virtual Conference Is Just One Month Away! For one low price of $350, everyone on your NASFAA roster can participate in the conference. Want to learn more? Check out our upcoming sessions and speakers. ow.ly/h8ry50SffOf
🚨 In new guidance, @usedgov is permitting state agencies to inform college students about public and tax benefits using FAFSA data. This is big news for basic needs. See more at: fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge…
ALT Screenshot of new federal guidance linked in Tweet.
President Joe Biden announced new plans to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers.
This is Biden’s broadest student loan forgiveness attempt since the Supreme Court struck down his more sweeping plan over a year ago.
@LisaDNews speaks to @DaniDougPost for more.
My story: How #FAFSA delays, errors, and just-discovered data discrepancies are making it hard for financial-aid officers to do their jobs. tinyurl.com/4t3sw3u5