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Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over

University Business

Led by many first-generation college students and those receiving financial aid in the state with the fewest college graduates, members say they want to usher in a new era of student involvement in university political life. The movement is part of a wave of student organizing at U.S.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. So, what’s going on with these student populations? Due to the extensive paperwork and waiting times involved with the U.S.

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DEI Blog – Being First-Generation: A Challenge & a Gift

College for Creative Study

Each first-gen student has a story worth understanding, sharing, and celebrating. I spent the better part of a year figuring out how to apply to colleges, and we toiled over how to accurately complete the FAFSA application to gain access to financial aid required to attend school in the first place. Today I share mine with you.

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Biden administration to rescind part of Trump's free inquiry rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In particular, the department is proposing to eliminate the section that barred higher education institutions from denying faith-based student organizations any rights, benefits and privileges afforded to nonreligious student groups because of their “beliefs, practices, policies, speech, membership standards or leadership standards.

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Some students, Republicans decry change to religious freedom rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: House Republicans say that a Biden administration plan to rescind part of a Trump-era rule that required public colleges and universities to give faith-based student organizations the same resources as secular groups is “wholly unwarranted.”

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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What it is: UD Sinclair Academy was started to address barriers in transferability of credits and affordability of higher education, says Julia Thompson, director of student success for community college partnerships at UD. The first cohort will begin in fall 2023 with a total of 20 students. Additionally, UD received $1.25

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From volleyball dreams to healing hearts: Kyla’s journey into nursing

College Forward

Kyla’s coaches, Katie and Aubrey, have been instrumental in helping her secure the financial resources necessary to pursue her education without the burden of student loans. They have diligently worked alongside Kyla to identify various scholarships and financial aid opportunities that are tailored to her academic goals and background.