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Free Digital Advisor Helps Students with Revamped FAFSA Form for College Financial Aid

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金曜日, 1月 5, 2024

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyatt® , the digital FAFSA advisor that has helped 30,000 students secure nearly $40 million in federal grant aid for college since 2019, is now fully updated to provide students with on-demand guidance to complete the revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) announced today.

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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyatt® , the digital FAFSA advisor that has helped 30,000 students secure nearly $40 million in federal grant aid for college since 2019, is now fully updated to provide students with on-demand guidance to complete the revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, Benefits Data Trust (BDT) announced today.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA was released in late December – more than two months later than usual – after significant updates to simplify the form.
Backed by research and using artificial intelligence to understand and reply to questions, Wyatt helps students access accurate FAFSA guidance quickly – just a text message away.
"We created Wyatt for students to have a simple, straightforward tool to get the FAFSA done correctly – and quickly."

The Princeton Review's Company Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024

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金曜日, 12月 29, 2023

In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.

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In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.
The company also surveyed students at hundreds of colleges and graduate schools about their campus experiences at their schools and ratings of them.
In 2023, the video most viewed on The Princeton Review YouTube channel was: "The New Digital SAT: Everything You Need to Know."
We look forward to developing new and exciting ways to help students learn in 2024 and succeed in their education and career goals."

Spring is Free at the Peralta Community College District

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金曜日, 12月 8, 2023

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OAKLAND, California, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is excited to announce that “Spring is Free in 2024” at all four Peralta Colleges: Berkeley City College (BCC), College of Alameda (COA), Laney College , and Merritt College .

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OAKLAND, California, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is excited to announce that “Spring is Free in 2024” at all four Peralta Colleges: Berkeley City College (BCC), College of Alameda (COA), Laney College , and Merritt College .
“We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to California residents who are looking to start or continue their education,” said Dr. Jannett N. Jackson, Interim Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District .
“We are delighted to offer free classes again at College of Alameda this spring semester.
Funding for the “Spring is Free in 2024” program comes from the California COVID block grant.

The Education Plan® Points Out Key Changes to FAFSA Regulations in Relation to 529 Education Savings Plans

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水曜日, 11月 15, 2023

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Santa Fe, NM, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) rolled out new regulations for the 2024–2025 award year , including important changes that impact 529 education savings plans.

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Santa Fe, NM, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this year, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) rolled out new regulations for the 2024–2025 award year , including important changes that impact 529 education savings plans.
By utilizing a 529 education savings plan, like the one offered through The Education Plan®—New Mexico’s direct-sold 529 education savings plan—grandparents can save as they’re able and contribute for future qualified education-related expenses .
Under previous FAFSA regulations, withdrawals from grandparent-owned accounts counted toward the student’s available funding for college.
Funds were reported as untaxed income, with 50% of the funding counting as available funds for college—diminishing financial aid eligibility.

New, Streamlined FAFSA® Available Dec. 31: What Families Should Do Now to Get Prepared and Why Filing As Soon As Possible Is So Important

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月曜日, 12月 4, 2023

Don’t assume you won’t qualify for aid — Just about every student and family qualifies for some form of aid.

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Don’t assume you won’t qualify for aid — Just about every student and family qualifies for some form of aid.
In addition to completing the FAFSA, free resources like Scholly by Sallie can help families maximize as much free money as possible.
There are also a variety of free resources to help student and families complete the FAFSA.
Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY EXTENDS TUITION FREEZE FOR 16th CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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木曜日, 12月 14, 2023

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PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year.

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PHOENIX, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the price tag to attend college continues to skyrocket across the country, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 16th straight year.
The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2024-25 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included.
That total does not include federal aid such as Pell grants and subsidized student loans or external scholarships that lower students' out-of-pocket expenses further.
Freezing tuition costs is one way that we ensure higher education is affordable to all socioeconomic classes.

Sattler College Eliminates Tuition with Entrustment

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水曜日, 11月 29, 2023

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Sattler is the first privately funded college that accepts no government funding to eliminate tuition for all students with the revolutionary Entrustment Tuition model.

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Sattler is the first privately funded college that accepts no government funding to eliminate tuition for all students with the revolutionary Entrustment Tuition model.
This model grants fully funded tuition to every admitted student, in exchange for an Entrustment Commitment to both kingdom service and financial gratitude.
To qualify for Entrustment, applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or certificate program at Sattler College.
To support Entrustment through donations to the Sattler General Fund, Sattler Entrustment Endowment, or International Living Grant, visit sattler.edu/give
As Entrustment is set to commence in the Spring Semester of 2024, Sattler College invites prospective students and donors to be part of this groundbreaking initiative.

Crediting Scholarship Availability, Northeastern Illinois University Sees Growth in First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduate Students

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金曜日, 11月 17, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) increased enrollment of first-time, full-time undergraduates for the second consecutive year.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) increased enrollment of first-time, full-time undergraduates for the second consecutive year.
The NEIU for You scholarship supports first-time, full-time students with financial needs who are eligible for PELL or MAP.
"The NEIU For You scholarship increased accessibility to university education for surrounding communities of diverse, prospective NEIU students.
Prospective freshmen must be Illinois residents who attended an Illinois high school and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.

Most Parents of College Students Don't Know This Important College Financial Aid Form Is Changing This Year, Reveals College Ave Survey

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月曜日, 10月 30, 2023

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WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall marks the start of the college admissions journey for high school seniors and their parents. With application forms to fill out, essays to write and potential tests to take, the road to college can be a roller coaster of emotions. According to a recent College Ave Student Loans survey of 1,027 parents of college students, conducted by Barnes & Noble College Insights™, 60% of parents agreed that figuring out how to pay for college caused them the most stress. More enjoyable "road to college" activities were creating a college list and helping their child with their essays (only 26% and 28%, respectively, of parents found the activities stressful). Overall, the survey highlights that families are committed to their child's higher education – 92% believe a college degree is crucial for their teen's future, an increase of 11% over 2022.

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According to a recent College Ave Student Loans survey of 1,027 parents of college students, conducted by Barnes & Noble College Insights™, 60% of parents agreed that figuring out how to pay for college caused them the most stress.
"We know there is a lot that has to happen to get to the first day of college," said Joe DePaulo, Co-Founder and CEO, College Ave Student Loans.
To help families with rising college freshmen prepare and get organized for the upcoming school year, the College Ave survey offers the following insights:
Plan for the "pre-college" spend.
The survey found families spent $2,891 on average on pre-college costs, and this is before stepping foot on campus as a college freshman!

Discover® Student Loans Survey Reveals Majority of Parents with College-Bound Children Are Unaware of Upcoming Changes to the FAFSA®

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水曜日, 10月 11, 2023

“The changes to the FAFSA will result in a more streamlined application process,” said Rich Finn, vice president of Discover Student Loans.

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“The changes to the FAFSA will result in a more streamlined application process,” said Rich Finn, vice president of Discover Student Loans.
“The updated FAFSA will also expand eligibility for financial aid, improve access and create a better user experience overall.
Unlike the EFC, which can be as low as $0, the minimum Student Aid Index will be -$1,500.
For more information on the FAFSA and how families can leverage student loans to pay for college, visit DiscoverStudentLoans.com.