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How does the Michigan Universal FAFSA Completion Bill Stack Up Against Best Practices?
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How does the Michigan Universal FAFSA Completion Bill Stack Up Against Best Practices?

SB463, introduced by Senator Camilleri in August 2023, is designed to improve communication with high school students and their families about college opportunities...

TICAS Statement on Governor Gavin Newsom Signing AB 789 into Law
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TICAS Statement on Governor Gavin Newsom Signing AB 789 into Law

Statement of Emmanuel “Manny” Rodriguez, Director of Policy & Advocacy for California: “California students deserve a financial aid system that provides them with...

What to Write in a Thank-You Email After an Interview
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What to Write in a Thank-You Email After an Interview

You’ve aced your interview. Great job! But there’s one last step to getting hired, and it’s tiny but mighty. If you really want...

How SNAP Could Better Support State Educational Attainment Efforts
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How SNAP Could Better Support State Educational Attainment Efforts

The 2023 Farm Bill presents a bipartisan opportunity to adopt overdue reforms that better align SNAP with the modern workforce. Our state fact...

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How to Refinance Student Loans to a Fixed Rate

Fixed-rate loans offer a constant interest rate, providing predictability in your monthly payments, unlike variable rates, which change, often in tandem with market...

Reviewing and Myth-Busting: Public Comments on the Education Department’s Expected Gainful Employment Rule
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Reviewing and Myth-Busting: Public Comments on the Education Department’s Expected Gainful Employment Rule

In May 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0089) on rules including Financial Value...

Can I Transfer Private Student Loans to a New Lender?
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Can I Transfer Private Student Loans to a New Lender?

You’re saddled with student loan debt and wondering whether you can transfer your private student loan to another lender.  It’s a common question,...

Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?
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Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?

Inflation. Recession. High interest rates. High fuel cost. Labor market disruption, including The Great Resignation. Supply chain shortages. Bear Market. And the hits...

Race and Economic Mobility (REM): College Value for Students of Color Across Sectors
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Race and Economic Mobility (REM): College Value for Students of Color Across Sectors

Current assessments of college value fall short of centering race by not accounting for the unique economic conditions of students of color before,...

How to Find a Tax Attorney to Help With Tax Debt
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How to Find a Tax Attorney to Help With Tax Debt

Tax debt is a serious issue, and the role of a tax attorney extends beyond legal advice. Specializing in tax law, these professionals...