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California Education Groups Call for Transparency and Accountability on Latest Middle Class Scholarship Error
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has announced that expenditures for the Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program are expected to exceed...
TICAS Joins 100+ Organizations Urging Congress to Protect the Pell Grant Program
Today, TICAS joined more than 100 organizations to urge members of Congress to shore up funding for the Pell Grant program to close...
Budget Reconciliation: What’s at Stake for Students Pursuing Higher Education
Late last week, the United States Senate passed a resolution–an early but essential step in the process of budget reconciliation–that included $175 billion...
![[Q&A] Do I Have to Pay Back FAFSA? What to Know About Financial Aid Repayment](https://i0.wp.com/qualifylearner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-olly-3755760-600x185.jpg "[Q&A] Do I Have to Pay Back FAFSA? What to Know About Financial Aid Repayment")
[Q&A] Do I Have to Pay Back FAFSA? What to Know About Financial Aid Repayment
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is how students access federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans. It is a...
How to Get Zero-Interest Student Loans and Avoid Paying More for College
Getting a zero-interest student loan might sound like a fairytale or flat-out scam, but it’s not as far-fetched as student borrowers may think. ...
6 Ways You Can Go to College for Free (and Advice If You Can’t)
If you want to learn how to go to college for free, you’re in the right place. Going to college debt-free might sound...
State Grants and Scholarships for New York Residents in 2025
What State Grants and Scholarships Are Available For New York State Residents? Thinking about attending college in New York? Whether you’re a high...
![The Top 8 Reasons College Is So Expensive These Days [February 2025 Edition]](https://i0.wp.com/qualifylearner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Top-8-Reasons-College-Is-So-Expensive-These-Days-February-2025-Edition-600x185.jpg "The Top 8 Reasons College Is So Expensive These Days [February 2025 Edition]")
The Top 8 Reasons College Is So Expensive These Days [February 2025 Edition]
College tuition costs have become too expensive for the average American student. Case in point: a single year of undergraduate study, including tuition,...
New CBO Projections Show the Pell Grant Program Is Facing a Funding Gap This Year
In January, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released new supplemental projections for the Pell Grant program. Unlike the last Pell baseline (released in...
![[Q&A] What to Do If You Lost Your Financial Aid](https://i1.wp.com/qualifylearner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/QA-What-to-Do-If-You-Lost-Your-Financial-Aid-600x185.jpg "[Q&A] What to Do If You Lost Your Financial Aid")
[Q&A] What to Do If You Lost Your Financial Aid
Federal financial aid isn’t guaranteed, and you may lose eligibility due to poor academic performance, incarceration, or issues with your citizenship status, among...
