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US Department of Education announces grant program to boost FAFSA completion

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Department of Education announced a multimillion-dollar grant program on Monday to help students apply for federal financial aid. It comes after the rollout of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, caused delays throughout this year’s college admissions process. Instead of opening on the usual Oct.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) held the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit: Holistic Advising and Wraparound Services in Washington, D.C. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. On Wednesday, the U.S. He also spoke about building effective partnerships.

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Department of Education Announces Steps to Make Better FAFSA® More Readily Accessible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (ED) announced additional steps to facilitate submitting the 2024–25 FAFSA form. Earlier this week, the Biden-Harris administration announced new steps that will make it easier for colleges and universities to process records and allow for more time being spent to help students. On Monday, the U.S.

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In Defense of Reciprocity – A Joint Letter to the Department of Education & Call to Action

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On May 1, leading higher education organizations jointly submitted a letter to the Department of Education (the Department) detailing concerns about recently raised proposals regarding state authorization reciprocity agreements. Those in Congress could ask questions of the Department of Education.

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Department of Education pumps out $100 million to meet growing mental health demand

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The Department of Education is readying another round of federal funding to strengthen institutions’ supply of mental health counselors, providing almost $100 million across 35 states, according to a news release. The Department of Education is expected to distribute another $1 billion of BSCA funding over the next five years.

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Major Changes to Distance Ed: Department of Education Rulemaking Final Session Update

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Major changes loom on the horizon for postsecondary distance education programs in the United States, but we are now in a temporary limbo of uncertainty. The Department of Education’s Program Integrity and Institutional Quality negotiated rulemaking sessions ended on March 7. They want to see change.

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Department of Education to Award More Than $13 Million for Campus-Based Childcare Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Today’s grants will help 34 colleges and universities raise the bar for how they support student parents as they work to earn degrees and credentials that will advance their careers and boost their earning potential.