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University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI

University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI

University of Richmond Advises Students on Career Readiness in the Age of AI

Pell Grant Eligibility Determined by FAFSA and Financial Need, Not Single Income Cutoff

Pell Grant Eligibility Determined by FAFSA and Financial Need, Not Single Income Cutoff

Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, a form of need-based financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education, is primarily determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meeting federal student aid requirements. Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional financial need who have not yet earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. There is no universal income cutoff for federal student aid; instead, eligibility is assessed through federal formulas that consider multiple financial and household factors reported on the FAFSA. These factors include income, certain assets, family size, dependency status, and other financial information. Schools also take into account the cost of attendance when determining the Pell Grant amount. The Student Aid Index (SAI), calculated from FAFSA information, is a key eligibility index, not the final aid amount or expected family contribution. The maximum Federal Pell Grant for the 2026–27 ...

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Faces Scrutiny Over Accountability and Transparency Ahead of 2027 Launch

Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Faces Scrutiny Over Accountability and Transparency Ahead of 2027 Launch

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, set to launch on January 1, 2027, in participating states, is designed to offer a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit to eligible donors contributing to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). These SGOs will then distribute scholarships for education expenses. Despite being privately administered, the program relies on federal tax credits, which reduce government revenue. A new report from the Children's Equity Project at Arizona State University raises significant concerns regarding the program's accountability and transparency. The report examines proposed federal regulations and draws lessons from existing state voucher programs, questioning how scholarship funds will be distributed, which students and families will benefit, and the extent of public oversight. It highlights gaps in public reporting, specifically regarding applicant and recipient demographics, scholarship denials, participating schools, amounts received, and student experiences and outcome...

Tortuga Backpacks Funds Study Abroad Scholarships for U.S. Students

Tortuga Backpacks Funds Study Abroad Scholarships for U.S. Students

Tortuga Backpacks Funds Study Abroad Scholarships for U.S. Students

How Mary Lyon Built a Pioneer in American Women's Education

How Mary Lyon Built a Pioneer in American Women's Education

Mount Holyoke College, located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, stands as a significant institution in the history of women's higher education in th...

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Belmont University's Film Program Recognized Among Nation's Top 50 by TheWrap for Second Consecutive Year

Howard University to Host HBCU AI Forum to Shape Future of AI

Howard University to Host HBCU AI Forum to Shape Future of AI

Howard University's Law AI Initiative is set to host a two-day HBCU AI Forum, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders including leaders, faculty, students, technologists, elected officials, and strategic partners from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The primary objective of this convening is to collaboratively develop a shared action plan. This plan aims to ensure that HBCUs and the communities they serve are active participants and innovators in the future of Artificial Intelligence, rather than merely being passive recipients of its impact. The forum will feature keynote conversations and plenary sessions with prominent figures from higher education, government, technology, and the private sector. Additionally, working sessions will focus on critical areas such as curriculum development, faculty support, entrepreneurship, data sovereignty, workforce development, cultural preservation, governance, ethics, and accountability in AI.

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion

Ronald L. Johnson to Transition from Georgia Tech to Morehouse College as Chief of Staff

Ronald L. Johnson to Transition from Georgia Tech to Morehouse College as Chief of Staff

Ronald L. Johnson, currently the senior vice president of strategic initiatives and chief of staff at Georgia Tech, is set to depart the institution to assume the role of chief of staff to the president of Morehouse College. This transition will become effective on January 4, 2027. Johnson, a retired U.S. Army major general, has been a significant figure at Georgia Tech since 2013, serving in various capacities including a professor of the practice in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. In his current role, he is a member of the Institute’s Executive Leadership Team, where he advises the president and contributes to guiding institutional priorities, executive decision-making, and cross-campus initiatives. His extensive background includes overseeing the National Basketball Association’s referee operations as its first senior vice president and leading reconstruction efforts in Iraq as commander of the Corps Gulf Region Division.

University of Dayton Reaffirms Values with Second Flyers Plan for Community Excellence

University of Dayton Reaffirms Values with Second Flyers Plan for Community Excellence

The University of Dayton (UD) is reaffirming its Catholic, Marianist commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community with the launch of its second Flyers Plan for Community Excellence. This initiative builds upon an initial strategic plan from 2020 and insights from a 2023 campus climate survey. According to Tiffany Taylor, vice president for diversity and inclusion, the new plan aims to cultivate an excellent climate where faculty, staff, and students feel valued and connected. Key components include inclusive professional and leadership development, regular performance evaluations, and participation in climate assessments for faculty and staff. The plan also focuses on advancing student knowledge and respect for diversity through classroom learning, residential experiences, and co-curricular activities, supported by a revisioning of 'Commitment to Community' and a new civic preparedness and dialogue initiative.

Penn State's Lion Caucus Amplifies Student Advocacy for Higher Education Funding

Penn State's Lion Caucus Amplifies Student Advocacy for Higher Education Funding

Jude York, a third-year Schreyer Scholar majoring in political science and history, serves as the president of Penn State's Lion Caucus, a student organization working with the university's Office of Government and Community Relations. The caucus focuses on advocating for higher education funding at both federal and state levels. This includes supporting Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Federal Work-Study at the federal level, and continued state appropriations, general support funding, and performance-based funding at the state level. York emphasizes the importance of making college accessible and affordable, drawing from his own experience as an in-state student who benefited from state funding. The organization engages students in advocacy efforts through events like the Fall Advocacy Festival and opportunities to meet legislators, encouraging them to share personal stories to demonstrate Penn State's impact.