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Here are states’ top 10 priorities for higher education in 2024

University Business

However, growing investment needs across state government, coupled with volatile budget surpluses, require higher ed stakeholders to remain incisive with their demands. The post Here are states’ top 10 priorities for higher education in 2024 appeared first on University Business.

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Biden seeks Pell increase, renews calls for free community college

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Department officials said the budget proposal , which is for fiscal year 2024 beginning Oct. 1, would help build a higher education system that grows the middle class, drives the economy forward and prepares students for highly skilled jobs. Further, the administration wants $500 million to jump-start the free community college effort.

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Congress considers family farm and small business FAFSA exemption

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The changes from the act, which includes a simplified version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will go into effect for the 2024–25 academic year. Some groups say that will mean some families will have to pay more for college. “But all of a sudden, now it is.” ” Thomas L.