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3rd Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball to Support UNCF and Edward Waters University

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, FL, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host its 3rd annual Jacksonville Mayor’s Masked Ball on Friday March 22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront.
  • UNCF is proud to call Edward Waters University one of 37 member institutions it supports.
  • Edward Waters University is distinctively the state of Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the education of African Americans.
  • Cleve Warren will receive the UNCF Champion of Education award for his steadfast commitment to education and unwavering support of UNCF and Edward Waters University.

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

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Friday, January 5, 2024

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."

First class: Auburn University to graduate first class of students at Staton Correctional Facility

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Friday, December 15, 2023

AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education can mean a pathway to a brighter future, a chance for a better life. It's that extra credential needed to land the dream job you've always wanted, to prepare you to improve your community.

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  • Kenny lived in Auburn for three years, but said he wasn't in the right mindset back then to enroll at the university.
  • They never entered a classroom on the Plains; their classes were held in a stark white, non-descript room at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • These 11 students will receive their Auburn degrees on Dec. 16, one week after the university graduates nearly 2,000 students.
  • They represent the first class of students to graduate from Auburn through the Second Chance Pell program.

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

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Friday, November 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.

National University and Southwestern College Partnership Increases Higher Education Opportunities for Nontraditional, Working, and Diverse Students in San Diego

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU), a nonprofit serving more than 43,000 students and one of the largest private Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in the United States, and Southwestern College (SWC), a designated Hispanic Serving Institution with nearly 20,000 students, today announced a renewed educational partnership to further advance a decades-long commitment to increase access to higher education opportunities for the South County community of San Diego.

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  • "National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
  • "Both National University and Southwestern College are committed to working together to open innovative and easy-to-navigate transfer pathways for these striving students."
  • Nearly 70 percent of students served by the Southwestern Community College District are Hispanic, many of whom are first-generation college students and therefore, face additional challenges as they enter into higher education.
  • We are proud to partner with National University in this shared, student-centered mission" said Dr. Mark Sancez, president/superintendent of Southwestern College.

Eastern Michigan University tied for first among Michigan universities in key Social Mobility ranking by U.S. News and World Report

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Monday, October 23, 2023

YPSILANTI, Mich. , Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University's longstanding commitment to be an institution of opportunity is substantiated in the latest U.S. News and World Report Social Mobility rankings.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich. , Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University's longstanding commitment to be an institution of opportunity is substantiated in the latest U.S. News and World Report Social Mobility rankings.
  • Eastern is tied for first among Michigan universities for advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
  • Eastern has scored highly in U.S. News' Social Mobility rankings for several years.
  • It is what Eastern Michigan University stands for – providing pathways to opportunities and careers for those who might otherwise be left behind."

Former Massachusetts Governor Tapped to Lead Nonprofit Bridging the Gap Between College and Careers

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Education at Work, a national nonprofit that connects top employers with college students nationwide, today announced Jane Swift, former Governor of Massachusetts, as its next president.

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  • "As a former Pell Grant recipient and work-study student, I know firsthand what it's like to have to earn your way through college.
  • But I also know that our educational system was never designed to make college and work compatible," said Swift.
  • "I'm on a mission to show business leaders that college students represent not just tomorrow's talent, but skills and expertise that matter today.
  • This is about creating real, meaningful work experiences that not only help to make college more affordable, but offer a springboard to graduates as they launch their careers."

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

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Wednesday, October 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.

Hood College to Receive $54 Million Gift, Largest Single Donation in School History

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Monday, October 16, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hood College, an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college in Frederick, Md., today announced the largest gift ever received in its 130-year history.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hood College, an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college in Frederick, Md., today announced the largest gift ever received in its 130-year history.
  • Hood College receives record-breaking $54 million gift from Hodson Trust, largest gift in school's 130-year history
    Students at Hood will benefit from a record-breaking $54 million gift from The Hodson Trust, 100% of which will go toward undergraduate scholarships.
  • "We are deeply grateful to The Hodson Trust for this historic gift," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.
  • Hodson scholarships are awarded to students of outstanding academic ability who have shown leadership both in school and in their communities.

Concordia St. Paul Extends Pell Grant Full Tuition Coverage Program to More Students in 2023-24

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concordia University, St. Paul, is announcing an expansion of the Concordia Pell Commitment, an innovative program that offers a tuition-free experience for most Pell Grant-eligible students attending the St. Paul-based university.

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  • Concordia St. Paul first offered this program to students in the university's CSP academic division, which serves traditional four-year undergraduate students attending on campus.
  • This academic year, Concordia St. Paul is expanding the program to eligible undergraduate students attending CSP Global, the university's online academic division.
  • Qualifying students experience zero out-of-pocket costs for tuition for up to four years, as long as they remain Pell-eligible during their time at Concordia St. Paul.
  • The Pell Commitment focuses on incoming first-year or transfer students residing in Minnesota who are eligible for a federal Pell Grant and the corresponding Minnesota State Grant.