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Did FAFSA delays impact your decisions about college or housing? Share your story with us

The delayed rollout of the new FAFSA caused many students to experience setbacks in receiving financial aid packages. If these delays impacted your college choices, The Texas Tribune wants to hear your story.

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Higher education faces many challenges in South Africa: 3 priorities for the new minister

When South African president Cyril Ramaphosa named Nobuhle Nkabane as the minister of higher education on 3 July 2024, many people I know in the sector had to Google her name. Dr Nkabane had been deputy minister of mineral resources and energy since August 2021.

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Mike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters

Mike Bloomberg, the media mogul and former New York City mayor, has given Johns Hopkins University US$1 billion to eliminate tuition for most its current and future medical students, the school and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced on July 8, 2024. The gift will also expand financial aid for students studying several…

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Michael Bloomberg Net Worth: Billionaire Donates $1B To John Hopkins University, Donated Same Amount in 2018

Michael Bloomberg donates $1 billion to Johns Hopkins, making med school free for most students and covering living expenses for some.

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Fewer Texas students seek financial aid for college after this year’s bungled FAFSA rollout

Texas college access advocates are in a race this summer to get more students to apply for federal financial aid.

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Emerson College Faces Enrollment Decline Due To Anti-Israel Protests

Emerson College in Boston faces enrollment decline and potential staffing cuts due to protests, financial aid changes, and national trends.

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Russian troops fail to advance as Ukraine garners military, financial aid

Battles continue in Kharkiv as President Putin signs a strategic agreement with North Korea.

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The Education Department Will Probably Mess Up Next Year's FAFSA Too

A letter from higher education professionals warns that next year's FAFSA will likely face delays.

Reason

G7 Summit Focuses On Migration And Global Challenges

G7 summit in Bari, Italy discusses migration, financial aid, climate change, and global challenges.

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The Government Screwed Up College Financial Aid Applications

The new FAFSA form is like HealthCare.gov but for college students.

Reason

Only 2 Ivy League schools land grads a six-figure salary 10 years out

New data shows that studying at an Ivy League schools won't guarantee a six-figure salary.

Fortune

A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial Aid

Saving for college for all your kids in one 529 savings account could mean they'll get less in financial aid. Separate custodial 529s might be a better bet.

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Palestinian President Urges Arab Countries For Financial Support

The Palestinian president appeals for Arab financial aid to address economic challenges at the recent Arab Summit.

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US Secretary Of State Blinken Pledges Support For Ukraine

US Secretary of State reaffirms support for Ukraine, emphasizing financial aid and NATO integration plans amidst Russian aggression.

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West Virginia Declares State of Emergency Over FAFSA Chaos

Due to persistent glitches in the financial aid form, Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order lifting the FAFSA requirement for several state grants.

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FAFSA Delays Impact College Decision Day For High School Seniors

Financial aid delays due to new FAFSA version causing uncertainty for high school seniors. Department of Education under scrutiny for rollout issues.

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You Should Be Investing in a 529 Now for Your Kids' or Grandkids' Tuition

Learn how to maximize investing in a 529, a state-sponsored college education savings account for qualifying educational expenses.

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FAFSA Glitches Cause Chaos for Millions of College Students

A shoddy effort to simplify the financial aid form led to errors affecting 30 percent of this year's FAFSA applications.

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The Government Was Supposed To Simplify the FAFSA. Instead, They Created a Glitchy Fiasco.

Instead of making the FAFSA form easier for families, persistent technical issues have imperiled vital financial aid information for millions of students.

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Lawmakers express dismay about FAFSA form troubles - Roll Call

The new financial aid form unveiled by Education Department has caused delays, heartburn for students and families.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch

Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the federal financial aid form.

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US Military Support For Israel Explained

Learn about the significant military support provided by the US to Israel, including financial aid, equipment provision, and joint exercises for defense an...

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FAFSA Fiasco Causes Chaos In College Admissions Process

Delays in FAFSA processing impact college admissions and student financial decisions.

WEKU

This year, colleges must choose between fast financial aid offers, or accurate ones

Colleges don't yet trust the FAFSA data the U.S. Education Department is sending them, but there's pressure to get aid offers out to students as soon as possible.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Sri Lankan convicts return home, Tamil Nadu seeks financial aid for cyclone damage, Madras High Court Bar Association restored.

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