#financial-aid

#financial-aid

Discuss college funding openly and honestly with your teen to empower their financial understanding.

Federal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.

House Republicans propose significant changes to student loan repayment options, potentially increasing borrower payments and reducing debt relief.

MIT will make tuition free for students from families earning up to $200,000 starting next year, and completely free for those earning below $100,000 in 2025.

Charlie Javice was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase by inflating her startup's customer base by tenfold.

Charlie Javice was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by exaggerating her startup's customer base.

Charlie Javice allegedly deceived JPMorgan Chase into paying $175 million for her financial aid startup, Frank, leading to criminal charges.

Merlin D'souza's journey to medical school is marked by dedication, support from her family, and the significant role of financial aid from Harvard.

In 2024, charitable donations totaled nearly $6 billion, highlighting significant contributions to education and medical assistance.

Harvard University will now offer free tuition to families earning up to $200,000.

Harvard will offer free tuition to families earning $200,000 or less, expanding financial aid to enhance diversity.

The BBC Licence Fee is increasing to £174.50 annually from April, with financial support options available for eligible households.

The UK government is addressing the crisis of unpaid carer overpayments with a new independent review to support vulnerable individuals better.

UK government offers grants to help homeowners manage rising energy costs this winter.

This year's FAFSA process has improved significantly, allowing quick submissions and reducing complexity for families trying to access federal financial aid.

Filling out the FAFSA is crucial for students, regardless of family immigration status, but it comes with potential risks.

FAFSA's 2024-25 rollout improved significantly after the U.S. Education Department engaged experienced leaders from the College Board.

The recent short-lived funding freeze did not affect the FAFSA application process for students seeking financial aid.

The FAFSA application poses significant risks for students from undocumented families, impacting their college aspirations and family decisions.

The FAFSA for 2025-26 has improved significantly, offering a smoother experience for students compared to the previous cycle's issues.

Developing nations require $187-$359 billion annually for climate adaptation, far exceeding current aid levels.

Trump's presidency is expected to hinder global climate finance efforts, worsening climate crises in vulnerable areas.

Rich nations negotiate financial support for poorer nations to combat climate change, as COP29 discussions focus on significant funding needs and carbon trading resolutions.

The $300 billion climate deal at COP29 is seen as inadequate by many, failing to meet the urgent needs of developing nations.

Vulnerable nations need $1.3 trillion to combat climate change, but rich nations have not agreed on how much they will contribute.

Rich nations aim to leverage financial aid for climate action in poorer countries, but concerns about debt and funding adequacy persist.

COP29 highlighted the critical financial commitment needed from wealthy nations to support developing countries in combating climate change, while also reaffirming the 1.5C warming limit goal.