University and college admissions

Howard University Streamlines Admissions with Liaison's BusinessCAS™, EngineeringCAS™ and GradCAS™

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
University and college admissions, Graduate school, Howard University, Educational institutions, Organizations

WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Howard University today announced that it has partnered with Liaison International, the leading provider of higher education admissions management and enrollment marketing solutions, to streamline admissions for its graduate programs.

Key Points: 
  • WATERTOWN, Mass., Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Howard University today announced that it has partnered with Liaison International, the leading provider of higher education admissions management and enrollment marketing solutions, to streamline admissions for its graduate programs.
  • Through the partnership, Howard will simplify the admissions process for applicants and admissions staff alike.
  • Prospective graduate management students will now apply for Howard's business programs through BusinessCAS; Prospective graduate engineering students, through EngineeringCAS.
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges.

UCEazy College Admissions Introduces Multi-Dimensional Student Program

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Thursday, January 24, 2019
University and college admissions

Because of this shift, parents and students need to understand that college admissions departments are placing an emphasis on admitting multi-dimensional students.

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  • Because of this shift, parents and students need to understand that college admissions departments are placing an emphasis on admitting multi-dimensional students.
  • The company also works with 11th and 12th grade students by providing one-on-one college admissions counseling via videoconference and high touch educational seminars on critical college admission topics for parents and students.
  • UCEazy's Multi-Dimensional Student Program works with students and parents in four core areas: academic, emotional, extra-curricular activities and creative writing.
  • To learn more about UCEazy and the multi-dimensional student, please visit www.UCEazy.com .

Announcing Monica Felton's Online University

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Student financial aid, University and college admissions, Education, FAFSA, Monica Felton, Felton

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monica Felton College Savings Plans is proud to offer families a detailed curriculum that teaches them how to save for college efficiently.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monica Felton College Savings Plans is proud to offer families a detailed curriculum that teaches them how to save for college efficiently.
  • Her Online University consists of a 9-part course that educates on various topics such as the current cost of college, understanding financial aid or FAFSA, knowing what an EFC is, and how to get cash flow efficient.
  • Monica Felton is a certified financial planner that specializes in helping families save for college without hurting their retirement.
  • In addition to her Online University, she also offers 1 hour workshops throughout the year, as well as one-on-one assistance.

More than 25 Graduate Schools Join Liaison's GradCAS™ Community in Its First Year

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
University and college admissions

Seen more than 25 schools join the community with the goal to streamline admissions at their institutions.

Key Points: 
  • Seen more than 25 schools join the community with the goal to streamline admissions at their institutions.
  • "While GradCAS will benefit all of our admissions stakeholders, we are especially excited that it will enhance the experience that we offer prospective students.
  • "GradCAS members will provide valuable insight into how our technology and services can help guide the future of graduate education, and we look forward to expanding the GradCAS community to include more schools with unique perspectives."
  • Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 13 schools and colleges.

Dino Beltran, Vice Chair of the Koi Nation, named myKlovr Ambassador to First Nations - Advocates myKlovr Virtual College Planning for Native American Communities

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Koi Nation, University and college admissions

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Dino Beltran, Vice Chair and Tribal Leader of the Koi Nation in Northern California, has been officially named a myKlovr Ambassador to Native American Communities.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Dino Beltran, Vice Chair and Tribal Leader of the Koi Nation in Northern California, has been officially named a myKlovr Ambassador to Native American Communities.
  • According to Mr. Beltran "They address a significant need and void among Native American youth in general, and in our community, in particular."
  • Its virtual counseling addresses the full spectrum of college admissions, including academics, professional preferences, extracurricular activities and more.
  • The first-of-its-kind virtual college counseling platform, myKlovr utilizes predictive data analytics and artificial intelligence to increase every high school student's chances of college admission.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Supports New Bipartisan FAFSA Act

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
Student financial aid, Education, University and college admissions, FAFSA, Student aid

The bill would simplify the financial aid application process for students and families and streamline enrollment in and renewal of income-driven repayment plans for borrowers.

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  • The bill would simplify the financial aid application process for students and families and streamline enrollment in and renewal of income-driven repayment plans for borrowers.
  • "The FAFSA Act not only makes the application process easier for students, but does so while preserving the integrity of the student aid programs," NASFAA President Justin Draeger said.
  • The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 20,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators.

Arizona FAF$A Challenge Aims to Improve FAFSA Completion Rates

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Student financial aid, United States, Education, University and college admissions, FAFSA, ARIZONA, Doug Ducey, Public finance, United States Department of Education

PHOENIX, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona FAF$A Challenge is underway - a statewide initiative to encourage Arizona High School seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA).

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona FAF$A Challenge is underway - a statewide initiative to encourage Arizona High School seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA).
  • The goal is to increase the FAFSA completion rate among high school seniors to 50 percent this year.
  • "I'm happy to support this year's Arizona FAF$A Challenge goal of 50 percent of all Arizona seniors completing the FAFSA application," said Governor Doug Ducey.
  • The Arizona FAF$A Challenge is a partnership between the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, the Arizona Governor's Office of Education, Achieve 60AZ and the Governor's FAFSA Completion Coalition.

White Students are Overrepresented at Elite Public Colleges while Black and Latino Students Enroll in Underfunded Open-Access Public Colleges, Says Georgetown University

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Public university, Claremont, California, San Gabriel Valley, Geography of California, University and college admissions, Higher education in the United States, Claremont Colleges, Education, Southern California

The report, Our Separate & Unequal Public Colleges: How Public Colleges Reinforce White Racial Privilege and Marginalize Black and Latino Students, shows that the elite public four-year colleges do not represent the populations they are supposed to serve.

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  • The report, Our Separate & Unequal Public Colleges: How Public Colleges Reinforce White Racial Privilege and Marginalize Black and Latino Students, shows that the elite public four-year colleges do not represent the populations they are supposed to serve.
  • Access to selective public colleges matters because money matters: selective public colleges receive more in state and local appropriations per full-time equivalent (FTE) student than open-access public colleges.
  • Of the 41 states with selective public colleges, all spend more per student at their selective public colleges than they do on their open-access public colleges.
  • In fact, 15 states spend at least twice as much per student on selective public colleges as open-access public colleges.

College Admissions Guides and New High School Rankings Released by TheBestSchools.org

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
University and college admissions, Education

"It's easy to think that choosing a college is something you do only in your senior year of high school," says O'Connor.

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  • "It's easy to think that choosing a college is something you do only in your senior year of high school," says O'Connor.
  • "But successful students will tell you that the best way to find a college that's right for you is to make the most out of every learning opportunity you have in high school.
  • Our ability to provide well-researched high school ranking information along with expert college admissions counseling for students is one reason why we remain a trusted leader in our field."
  • TheBestSchools.org is the authoritative source for school rankings secondary, college & university, postgraduate, online, and on-campus providing millions of prospective students with the information they need to find the right school for them.

New NASFAA Issue Brief Highlights Ways to Decrease Verification Burden

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Monday, October 29, 2018
Student financial aid, Education, University and college admissions, FAFSA, Student aid, Financial assistance, Aid, United States Department of Education

In a new issue brief , the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators outlines the roadblocks that have prevented a meaningful and streamlined way to verify financial aid applicant data, and how lawmakers can take steps to responsibly decrease the burden on students and protect taxpayer dollars.

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  • In a new issue brief , the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators outlines the roadblocks that have prevented a meaningful and streamlined way to verify financial aid applicant data, and how lawmakers can take steps to responsibly decrease the burden on students and protect taxpayer dollars.
  • To preserve the integrity of federal student aid programs, while relieving the burden on low-income students and financial aid administrators, Congress can:
    1.
  • NASFAA policy experts are available to speak more about the verification process and the importance of simplifying the FAFSA.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators.