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TICAS Comments to ED in Support of Proposed Rules on R2T4, TRIO, and Distance Ed
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TICAS Comments to ED in Support of Proposed Rules on R2T4, TRIO, and Distance Ed

On August 23, 2024, TICAS submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education in support of proposed rules for distance education, return of...

Addressing the Need for Non-Tuition Cost Assistance for Students in Michigan
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Addressing the Need for Non-Tuition Cost Assistance for Students in Michigan

This year, the TICAS Michigan Student Advocacy Fellows focused their advocacy on expanding resources for students to cover rising non-tuition costs associated with...

New GAO Report Underscores Need for Federal Reform SNAP Reform
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New GAO Report Underscores Need for Federal Reform SNAP Reform

The U.S. Government Accountability office (GAO) recently released a report presenting new data on eligibility and uptake for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

Best Depositories for Gold IRAs
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Best Depositories for Gold IRAs

You’ll need a place to store your precious metals if you have a gold IRA. The IRS won’t let you keep your gold...

Alaska HELOC Rates and Lenders
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Alaska HELOC Rates and Lenders

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) offers a flexible way to tap into your home’s value. You can access your credit line...

Why You Might Want to Consider Renters Insurance
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Why You Might Want to Consider Renters Insurance

Earnest receives compensation from GradGuard, service of Next Generation Insurance Group, LLC (NGI), the licensed agent for all insurance programs. See full terms...

STRF Under Pressure: Lessons from Silicon Valley University’s Demise
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STRF Under Pressure: Lessons from Silicon Valley University’s Demise

The California Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) was established to help students who suffered economic loss due to school closures. Administered by the...

California financial aid applications fall behind, but the state can bridge the gap ahead of the next application cycle
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California financial aid applications fall behind, but the state can bridge the gap ahead of the next application cycle

The flawed and delayed rollout of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online form at the end of last year...

How to Convert an IRA to a Gold IRA Without Penalty
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How to Convert an IRA to a Gold IRA Without Penalty

Converting an individual retirement account (IRA) to a gold IRA is a good way to diversify your portfolio. Gold is a tangible asset...

When Do Student Loans Get Reported to Credit Bureaus?
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When Do Student Loans Get Reported to Credit Bureaus?

Student loans are reported to credit bureaus from the moment they are disbursed and continue to be reported throughout the life of the...