Learn how federal student loans can help pay for trade school. Understand subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS, and consolidation loans, plus FAFSA, repayment, and forgiveness options.| Top Trade School
As the semester approaches, the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) answers some of the top questions financial aid recipients may have about receiving their financial aid and how to pay their bill.| Enrollment Management News
Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education. The post Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans appeared first on The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education.| The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Ready to discover seven mission-driven financial aid planning best practices for K–12 schools in 2026 balancing transparency, stewardship, and enrollment goals? The post What Are the Best Practices for the 2026 Financial Aid Cycle? appeared first on School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Revamp your financial aid reporting with five strategies to improve decision-making, track trends, and better serve your school community.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
22 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
28 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
22 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
A recent U.S. News & World Report survey with 1,190 respondents found that President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has made 35% of college students look into cutting back on schooling and 32% consider a different degree. The act established new loan limits for graduate and professional student borrowers and terminated Graduate PLUS loans...| The Badger Herald
As Congress reshapes student aid and public benefits, working students—already balancing jobs, classes, and family obligations—may face even steeper barriers to staying enrolled and completing their degrees.| Higher Education Today
Learn how private K–12 schools can simplify financial aid using clear language, layout, and logic to build family trust and boost enrollment.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
30 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
25 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
The new budget, approved Tuesday, continues trends of preceding years – including increases in tuition rates and financial aid allocation, as well as decreases in overall budget.| The Temple News
Your tuition bill is due, and there's still a remaining balance after scholarships and federal student loans - what do you do?| StudentChoice.org
Learn how your school can streamline financial aid communication, reduce family confusion, and build trust throughout the aid process using six key strategies. The post 6 Ways to Empower Financial Aid Communication with Families appeared first on School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Private K–12 schools can modernize financial aid with secure, data-driven tools to stay competitive, equitable, and aligned with today’s families.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
25 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
The University of Texas at Austin is piloting a bold, data-informed strategy aimed at removing key barriers to access for low-income students. This new initiative combines automatic admissions with proactive financial aid guarantees, with the goal of encouraging more students from low-income backgrounds to both apply and enroll. At the University of Texas at Austin, a bold, data-informed strategy aims to remove key barriers to access for low-income students. Discover insights from the pilot i...| Ithaka S+R
You probably have a lot of questions about how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will alter your financial planning future and the good news is, for Capstone Clients, roughly […] The post The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Our Clients Need to Know appeared first on Capstone Wealth Partners.| Capstone Wealth Partners
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” (BBB) passed over the July 4th weekend, so I wanted to dive deep into this new legislation, and break down three key areas that will directly […] The post What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Higher Ed appeared first on Capstone Wealth Partners.| Capstone Wealth Partners
25 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadlines.| JLV College Counseling
It's important to review the information included on your college bill, and to make timely payments so you won't miss out on classes.| StudentChoice.org
Figuring out how to pay for college is a challenge. Here's a complete guide to your options designed to help you navigate the process.| The Scholarship System
The University shared its plan for a $140 million reduction in the allocation of funds in a letter to faculty and staff.| The Stanford Daily
Students at the UNC School of Social Work often use a combination of funding sources to finance their studies.| UNC School of Social Work
35 College Scholarships and Contests with upcoming deadines.| JLV College Counseling
The proposed endowment tax in President Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” would cost Stanford hundreds of millions of dollars each year, threatening financial aid and support for research.| The Stanford Daily
Many grandparents choose to open a 529 college savings plan to help pay for college, and they must be aware of a few things before jumping in feet first.| Capstone Wealth Partners
Avoid falling for a financial aid scam! Learn key warning signs, red flags, and how to protect your student's student loans from fraudsters.| The Scholarship System
New research from Brookings shows that the rise in Pell Grant recipients at wealthy colleges over the past decade is likely due to increased application and enrollment by low-income students, rather than changes in eligibility or admissions standards.| Higher Education Today
Get a recap of our recent webinar with TaxStatus, where we unveil the future of financial aid awarding for K-12 private schools.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
The Peddie School partnered with SSS to streamline aid, reduce stress for families, and award over $11M. Discover their strategy and results.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Private high school financial aid is evolving with more funding sources, including school choice programs. Discover 10 strategies to help families access tuition assistance.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Experience the TaxStatus & SSS launch party at NAIS 2025—a night of networking, insights, and celebration at The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Our recap of NAIS Thrive 2025 highlights key insights, innovations, and conversations shaping the future of independent school leadership.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
As financial aid demand grows in private K-12 schools, using financial aid software streamlines the process, and helps schools manage aid efficiently.| School and Student Services by VenturEd Solutions
Determining financial aid and tuition assistance can be a sensitive process when engaging with prospective families. To enhance transparency and streamline operations, it is advisable to outsource these assessments to specialized external providers. This approach alleviates school leaders from the challenging task of evaluating a family's financial capacity, ensuring impartial and efficient determinations. Outsourcing financial| Micro Schools Network |
To support the annual class gift fundraising initiative. The post Student Philanthropy Fund appeared first on Brilliant Future: The Campaign for UCI Secure giving.| Brilliant Future: The Campaign for UCI Secure giving
Findings highlight financial stress, early preparation trends, and the emotional toll of the admissions process.| eCampus News
Title: Chutes and Ladders: Falling Behind and Getting Ahead with the Simplified FAFSA Authors: Jonathan S. Lewis and Alyssa Stefanese Yates Source: uAspire Prior to the 2024-25 academic year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) underwent significant changes, mandated by Congress through the FAFSA Simplification Act. A recent uAspire survey of 274 students, parents, counselors, and financial aid administrators ...| Higher Education Today
The SSTAR Lab partnered with Arnold Ventures and six research universities to share data on student loan repayment in order to support ongoing efforts to monitor, assess, and improve loan outcomes of former students. The …| SSTAR Lab – UW–Madison
In the fall of 2020, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education launched the Teacher Pledge program. This program is designed to strengthen and diversify Wisconsin’s teacher workforce by providing forgivable loans and covering testing/licensing …| SSTAR Lab – UW–Madison
2023 Data Brief: FAFSA Completion Rates Among 12th Graders in Wisconsin Public High Schools This data brief examines FAFSA completion rates for 12th graders in Wisconsin’s public high schools. Its purpose is to establish baseline …| SSTAR Lab – UW–Madison
An October 2024 report, Beyond Sticker Prices: How States Can Make Postsecondary Education More Affordable, reviews data to evaluate affordability of postsecondary education across nine states, including Alabama, California, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.| Higher Education Today
The Department of Education has launched the 2025-26 FAFSA ahead of schedule, a major win after last year’s debacle. ACE President Ted Mitchell says this milestone, paired with the bipartisan FAFSA Deadline Act, is a crucial step toward expanding college access for low-income students.| Higher Education Today
The problems with the new FAFSA rollout caused delays and fewer students filing, which experts at the National Student Clearinghouse and the Brookings Institution say could lead to a drop in new college enrollments, based on early data and analysis.| Higher Education Today
A new analysis from the Brookings Institution examines the different funding sources that families use to pay for four-year nonprofit colleges and how these differ depending on family income.| Higher Education Today
Oct. 30, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City and the Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU) have launched two new programs to provide critical support for renters: the Tenant Resource Center and the Relocation Assistance Fund for Tenants (RAFT). The announcement comes as the City marks the […]| www.slc.gov
As the national debate on higher education heats up, state lawmakers are emerging as key players. But beyond the headlines, there's a growing opportunity for collaboration and bipartisan initiatives that strengthen communities and expand educational access. ACE's Heidi Tseu and Katharine Meyer of Brookings look at the real impact of state policies on college campuses today, from student support and institutional mission to workforce development.| Higher Education Today
200,000 fewer high school seniors have completed the FAFSA this year compared to 2023.| Open Campus
Here's how to pay for college, with the best order of operations to maximize financial aid and minimize student loan debt.| The College Investor
$123,995. No, it’s not the cost of a new BMW or Land Rover. It’s the Estimated Student Aid Index for my sophomore student this year. Last year, her EFC was $54,645. I don’t know a single college that charges 123 grand for one year of tuition, but apparently, the government believes that this is what...| College Reality Check
Cut college costs with online degrees! Explore ways to maximize financial aid for a budget-friendly education.| Accredited Online Colleges