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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
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Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students

Melania Trump and LSU announce $7.2 million to endow scholarships for former foster care students

Melania Trump has announced that Louisiana State University has raised $7.2 million to endow scholarships for students who were once in foster care
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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 ...
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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
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Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

Melania Trump and LSU are set to announce a scholarship program for students who were in foster care

Melania Trump is set to travel to Louisiana to announce a partnership with Louisiana State University to provide scholarships for students who were once in foster care
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First Lady Melania Trump and LSU Announce $7.2 Million Endowment for Foster Care Scholarships

First Lady Melania Trump and LSU Announce $7.2 Million Endowment for Foster Care Scholarships

First Lady Melania Trump announced a $7.2 million Fostering the Future Endowment Fund at Louisiana State University (LSU) on November 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This initiative aims to provide permanent scholarships for LSU students who have experienced the foster care system. The announcement took place before the LSU Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide football game. The endowment, which exceeded the original announcement by $2.2 million, will cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board for the Fostering the Future scholars at LSU. Currently, 14 students at LSU are receiving funding through this program. The MMR Group, a local electrical and instruments contractor, committed $5 million to the fund, with additional contributions from other LSU Foundation donors. LSU President Wade Rousse presented Mrs. Trump with an LSU helmet featuring the Be Best Fostering the Future logo, which LSU players wore during the game.
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University of Alaska Board of Regents Approves New Program-Based Tuition Structure and FY28 Rates

University of Alaska Board of Regents Approves New Program-Based Tuition Structure and FY28 Rates

The University of Alaska Board of Regents convened in Fairbanks, addressing various topics including a new tuition structure and guidance on AI usage. The board unanimously approved a shift to a program-based tuition system, which will allow each individual program at each university to have its own tuition rate. This new system aims to make tuition costs more predictable for students and their families, as explained by Jonathon Taylor, Director of Public Affairs with the UA system. Under this model, costs previously covered by student fees for more expensive programs will now be integrated into the tuition, enabling students to utilize more tuition-specific financial aid. For Fiscal Year 2028, the board approved new tuition rates, with students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks experiencing a 0% to 1% increase. Additionally, the board had previously voted in August to eliminate tuition surcharges for non-resident students, meaning all students will pay the resident tuition rate starting next fall to a...
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Maydonovitch Siblings Commit $3.5 Million to St. Bonaventure University for Chemistry and Men's Basketball

Maydonovitch Siblings Commit $3.5 Million to St. Bonaventure University for Chemistry and Men's Basketball

Corinne Maydonovitch, '72, and Daniel Maydonovitch, '77, have made estate commitments totaling $3.5 million to St. Bonaventure University. These funds are primarily designated for chemistry-related initiatives, with an additional $500,000 specifically allocated to the men's basketball program. The siblings' commitment builds on their long-standing support for the university, where both studied chemistry. Their plans include $1 million each for the Anne and John Maydonovitch Endowed Scholarship, the Corinne and Daniel Maydonovitch Chemistry Research Fellowship, and the Department of Chemistry. Each sibling has contributed $500,000 to these three priorities, with Daniel Maydonovitch providing an extra $500,000 for men's basketball. This donation honors their parents, Anne and John Maydonovitch, who prioritized education despite not attending college themselves. The siblings' philanthropy has previously supported the construction of the Walsh Science Center, renovations to De La Roche Hall, and the acquisitio...
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Santa Rosa's Welcome Connect Center Offers Assistance with College Financial Aid Applications

Santa Rosa's Welcome Connect Center Offers Assistance with College Financial Aid Applications

Santa Rosa's Welcome & Connect Center is providing support to students navigating the college financial aid application process. The center assists with starting applications, identifying follow-up tasks, uploading required documents, and connecting students with the Financial Aid department for official eligibility or award inquiries. They help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal and state aid, and the California Dream Act Application for eligible California state financial aid. The Welcome & Connect Center emphasizes that while they assist with the process, the official Financial Aid department is responsible for determining eligibility, awards, deadlines, and other critical decisions. Students can also receive help checking their status through the My Financial Aid card in Bear Cub Hub and submitting requested documents via the secure StudentForms process.
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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
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Brookings Institution Discusses College Affordability and Financial Aid System Complexity

Brookings Institution Discusses College Affordability and Financial Aid System Complexity

On October 27, 2026, the Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity (CESO) hosted a discussion titled “The hidden price of college: Three perspectives on how families can navigate their most important financial decision.” The event featured Phillip B. Levine, Katharine Coman and A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Economics at Wellesley College; Ron Lieber, 'Your Money' columnist for The New York Times; and Christina Lopez, former dean of enrollment management at Barnard College. Cabot Family Chair and Senior Fellow Sarah Reber moderated the discussion. The panelists explored the complexities of financing college, particularly four-year degrees, and how costs vary across institutions and families. A key issue highlighted was that families often address affordability only after college acceptances are received, rather than at the start of the application process. The financial aid system was described as intricate, with efforts to achieve equity inadvertently leading to reduced transparency, making i...
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Auburn University Program Addresses Rural Alabama Challenges Through Student Engagement

Auburn University Program Addresses Rural Alabama Challenges Through Student Engagement

Auburn University's Rural Teacher & Pathways Fellows Program is providing students with firsthand experience in rural Alabama communities, aiming to tackle educational, health, and workforce challenges. Administered by the Center for Educational Outreach & Engagement (CEOE), the program places Auburn students in rural settings where they live, work, and learn alongside local residents and organizations. Initially designed for student-teaching, the program adapted to a summer format open to various disciplines after recruitment challenges for semester-long placements. Participants in West Alabama partnered with groups like Project Horseshoe Farm and Rural Studio, contributing to community gardens, summer learning programs, and meal delivery. CEOE Director Anna Margaret Goldman noted that while rural Alabama often faces issues like poverty and healthcare shortages, the program helps students discover community strengths, strong relationships, and local pride. The initiative also explored 360-degree video tec...