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Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
The added weight of the college essay has fallen unevenly on students of color, who often feel pressure to exploit their hardships as they compete for a spot on campus.
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Issues with new FAFSA may cause ‘shocking' decline in the number of students getting college aid, expert says
Problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid.
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Officials identify two victims found shot and killed in Colorado student dorm
Police revealed Sunday the identities of two people found shot and killed in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
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Shooting deaths of 2 people in Colorado college dorm being investigated as homicides, police say
Police say the deaths of two people who were shot in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will be investigated as homicides.
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A Mississippi university that's enrolled men since 1982 tries — again — to drop ‘Women' from its name
Leaders of Mississippi University for Women made a new proposal Tuesday to shed the school’s gender-specific name in a way they hope will be accepted by alumni who fondly call their alma mater “The W.”
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‘Slowing down doesn't occur to me': 90-year-old Texas woman graduates with master's degree
A 90-year-old graduated from UNT with her master’s degree, making history as the oldest graduate in university history.
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White House condemns university presidents after contentious congressional hearing on antisemitism
The White House condemned the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday after they appeared to sidestep questions during a congressional hearing about whether students calling for the genocide of Jews violates their schools’ codes of conduct.
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Grand Canyon University — largest Christian university in the US — faces record $37.7 million fine over deceptive practices
The country’s largest Christian university is being fined $37.7 million by the federal government amid accusations that it misled students about the cost of its graduate programs.
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Student loan payments are about to restart. What you need to know ahead of receiving that first bill
The pandemic-era relief policy that has lasted 42 months will finally conclude in October.
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Entry-level jobs offering student loan repayment have doubled since 2019—where to find them
Roughly half of the class of 2024 will graduate with student debt, according to Handshake.
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New Biden administration guidelines offer strategies to promote racial diversity without affirmative action
New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions.
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Federal student loan borrowers can now apply for the SAVE repayment plan—see if you qualify for $0 monthly payments
The new income-driven repayment plan aims to be the most affordable option for federal student loan borrowers.
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When is your next federal student loan bill due? How to figure it out
Federal student loan payments will be due again in roughly two months. Here’s what to know.
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What the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action at colleges means for future applicants
The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action could impact how best to present yourself on a college application, experts say.
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Biden responds to affirmative action ruling: ‘Diversity is our strength'
President Joe Biden spoke Thursday to condemn the Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action for U.S. colleges and universities. “We cannot let this decision be the last word,” Biden said.
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Pell Grant expansion set to give $130 million in free college tuition to thousands of prisoners across US
The Pell Grant program is about to expand exponentially next month, giving about 30,000 prisoners the opportunity to earn financial aid to receive education each year.
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Sorority says rules allow transgender woman to join Wyoming chapter
Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Wyoming sued in March, saying the sorority violated its own rules by admitting a transgender woman.
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These lesser-known tax tips may help college-bound families
College is a major expense for many families, but a payment strategy can provide significant tax savings, according to a college funding expert.
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Opposition Grows to Debt Ceiling Deal Measure That Would End Student Loan Payment Pause
A measure in the proposed debt ceiling deal that would terminate the student loan payment pause is facing heavy opposition from advocates and progressives.
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Most in US Say Don't Ban Race in College Admissions But Its Role Should Be Small: Poll
As the Supreme Court decides the fate of affirmative action, most people in the U.S. say the court should allow consideration of race as part of the admissions process.