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How Much Will I Get in Financial Aid?
If you are planning to attend college, understanding how much financial aid you might be eligible for is an important part of building...
TICAS Applauds the New York State 2025-26 Enacted Budget
The following is a statement from Kirsten E. Keefe, Senior Director of New York Policy & Advocacy at The Institute for College Access...
College Closures Will Happen – States Need to Act Now to Protect Students
At least 20 colleges closed in 2024, a number that could increase in the coming years because of proposed cuts to Pell Grants...
Revised California Budget Navigates the Deficit and Minimizes Harm to College Students and Institutions
In response to Governor Newsom’s May Revision of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 California state budget, the following statement can be attributed to...
House Republicans Propose Slashing Pell Grants
As part of their reconciliation package, House Republicans proposed a set of conflicting changes to the Pell Grant program that would simultaneously cut...
2025 Guide to Managing Federal, State, and School Due Dates
Seeking financial aid for college, grad school, or career school? It’s important to keep in mind that the FAFSA closes on: June 30,...
How To Have A Conversation With A College Financial Aid Office
Navigating college costs can feel overwhelming, but your school’s financial aid office is there to help. Whether you’re trying to understand your Free...
Documents, Eligibility, and What’s New
Many or all companies we feature compensate us. Compensation and editorial research influence how products appear on a page. Student Loans Updated Apr...
Stopping a Looming Student Loan Default Disaster
Dysfunction in the federal government continues to keep federal student loan borrowers in a state of perpetual chaos. While the pandemic payment pause...
The PROTECT Students Act: How New Legislation Can Protect Students and Taxpayers from Predatory Practices in Higher Education
On April 10, Representative Mark Takano (D-CA-39) introduced the Preventing Risky Operations from Threatening the Education and Career Trajectories of Students Act of...
