#financial-aid

#financial-aid

Money.com's 2025 Best Colleges list awarded a 5-star rating to four Massachusetts colleges based on financial aid, graduation rates, and cost of attendance, among other factors.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to be wary of scams from fraudsters pretending to offer financial support from the government. Due to the range of benefits and financial support on offer from the department, it is often impersonated by scammers looking to take advantage of people's financial situations. The most recent scam text people are receiving invites the recipient to apply for an Energy Support Scheme to help with the high cost of gas and electricity.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act extends Pell Grants to low-income students enrolled in eligible short-term programs, expected to support hundreds of thousands of students annually.

UC regents are considering tuition increases amidst financial uncertainty, with the possibility of reducing financial aid funding from those revenues.

Cornell College's 'Save Your Seat' initiative uniquely offers personalized estimated financial aid packages to prospective students, even before they apply for admission or aid.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has incentivized careers in the public sector, including work in hospitals, schools, local governments, and nonprofits. These cuts are coming at a time when there is a dire need for increased financial aid, as more students graduate with debt, not more obstacles to a livable wage.

"I thought I was going to be evicted because I couldn't come up with $2,500 unless I won the lottery," Green said.

Colleges can offer undocumented students non-employment-based educational opportunities (NEBOs) to develop personal, academic and professional skills that also provide students with financial aid.

The UK has been accused of hypocrisy over its lack of high-level participation at a key global development finance summit, while also discussing its role in aiding lower-income nations.

The proposed cuts to Pell Grants would dramatically impact nearly half a million Texas students, potentially reducing their financial aid by $353 million to $493 million.

This time, however, UWM is increasing its contribution cap from up to $4,000 in its previous version of the program to a new maximum of $7,000.

Stanford would face a tax increase from $17 million to $248 million annually under the proposed tax bill, threatening financial aid and employee support.

My sister's choice to enroll close to home reflects a broader pattern among Latinx students, who often prioritize family ties and community over more prestigious options.

President Zelensky emphasized the need for cooperation with the U.S., stating, "We support cooperation with the U.S.... We don't want to send any signals that could lead the U.S. to stop aid to Ukraine."

"Some higher education organizations may find mergers the best path forward. For us, due diligence in this case has demonstrated that partnering in key ways is a better solution."

Through the Charter Review, we will have an honest national conversation about the broadcaster's long-term future, ensuring the BBC has a sustainable public funding model.