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NASFAA Lauds Restoration of Year-Round Pell Grant

Lawmakers took steps today to ensure that the Federal Pell Grant—a cornerstone of the federal student aid programs that gets awarded only to students with the highest proven financial need—will go even further to help low-income students get to and through college. The $1 trillion omnibus spending bill, passed Wednesday evening by the House and […]

May 12, 2017

Pair Fights for College Credits for Military Training

Colorado’s military veterans are frustrated that after years of service to their country they often are treated like recent high school graduates when they enter a college classroom. They arrive older and wiser but with no credit for the time spent and skills acquired in highly technical and often dangerous fields, said Travis Weiner, a […]

May 12, 2017

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Group Expands Funds for Spouse-Owned Businesses

The National Military Family Association (NMFA), a nonprofit that works to strengthen military families, is accepting applications through June 30th for its military spouse scholarship, career, and business funding program. As the largest military spouse scholarship and professional-funds program, NMFA has awarded more than $4 million to thousands of military spouses since 2004. Awards range […]

May 12, 2017

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Maine Offers In-State Tuition to Military

Beginning in the Summer of 2014, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved a system-wide policy approving in-state tuition for all current and former members of the US Armed Forces who were honorably discharged, regardless of whether or not they are receiving benefits. In addition, beginning in the Summer of 2015, the University […]

May 12, 2017

Military-Friendly Online Colleges Ranked for 2017

LearnHowToBecome.org, a leading resource provider for higher education and career information, has determined which online colleges and universities in the U.S. have the most military-friendly programs and services. Of the 50 four-year schools that earned honors, Drexel University, University of Southern California, Duquesne University, Regis University and Harvard University were the top five. 50 two-year […]

May 12, 2017

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The Pell Grant Disaster

Last month, president Trump released his soft budget outline.According to the budget blueprint, the US Department of Education will receive a 13.5 percent cut in funding, ultimately reducing the amount of financial aid that the department can provide. This will no doubt affect the financial reward for the pell grant, for which many youth rely […]

May 11, 2017

Should Industry Lead Accreditation Efforts?

In an op-ed for The Washington Times, Heritage Foundation President Ed Fuelner proposes a system that would allow industry, nonprofit and other subject matter experts to individually accredit college classes and courses of study to create more “nimble pathways to careers.” Under Fuelner’s proposal, federal financial aid would no longer be tied to institutions’ accreditation […]

May 11, 2017

Company Offers Online College Finder

CALIFORNIA, May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Astoria Company adds yet another excellent website portal to its impressive list of B2C internet properties. OnlineCollegeDegree.com gives prospective students an easy and free way to match their education needs with a plethora of quality institutions and courses. With so many options out there for online education, it can […]

May 11, 2017

Santa Fe University Begins Layoffs

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Santa Fe University of Art and Design has laid off 15 staff workers as it prepares to close. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported (http://bit.ly/2prBusj ) Monday that more cuts are expected in the coming weeks. The university will shut down in spring 2018. A university spokeswoman says 176 […]

May 11, 2017

For-Profits Under Scrutiny as Students Default

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently rolled back several Obama-era initiatives that would increase protections for student loan borrowers and curtail loan servicer misconduct. The initiatives were the result of three memos issued by the Obama administration to reform debt repayment. They involved creating a single platform system for loan repayment and banning collection fees […]

May 11, 2017

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Survey: Can Online Innovation Be Sustained?

It’s now more than 20 years since online learning came on the scene. At the outset, many skeptics questioned its quality and reliability. Online learning faced widespread resistance among faculty conditioned by centuries-old, classroom-based education and lacking in computer skills. There were substantial start-up costs, technical deficiencies, and regulatory uncertainty to overcome. With all these […]

May 11, 2017

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Military Education: A Conversation

Military education has been part of Colorado State University’s land-grant mission since its founding in 1870, and CSU was one of the first in the state to begin commissioning Air Force officers after World War II. CSU is also one of the best universities in the nation for veterans who want to continue their education […]

May 11, 2017

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Reservists, Guardsmen Wait for Benefits

Nearly 4,700 reservists and guardsmen have been unfairly barred from earning post-9/11 GI Bill benefits available to active-duty servicemembers, veterans advocates say, triggering delays that will likely defer their education for years. The issue lies with the Pentagon’s use of Title 10, Section 12304b, a specific deployment authorization used by the Defense Department to increase […]

May 11, 2017

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Battle for Year-Round Pell Is Not Over

When Congress voted to restore year-round Pell in the 2017 omnibus budget, some declared victory. Students can now use these funds over summer terms and potentially accelerate degree completion. While this was a definite win, the fight to keep the Pell program well-funded to meet the ever-growing needs of today’s student continues and the list […]

May 9, 2017

MilitaryConnection.com Joins Forces with Touro University

Military Connection, whose website is one of the most respected and comprehensive directories of military and veteran resources on the web, is honored to work with Touro University Worldwide (TUW) as they roll out a unique scholarship program. The special Military Scholarship Program provides eligible students with a discounted military tuition rate. Additionally, eligible students […]

May 9, 2017

Army, Air Force ROTC Commission 26

CLEMSON – Clemson University’s Army and Air Force ROTC units will hold a joint ceremony to commission 26 second lieutenants at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the Tillman Hall auditorium. Fifteen students will receive commissions into the U.S. Army and 11 students will receive commissions into the U.S. Air Force. The ceremony will feature guest […]

May 9, 2017

Ohio Students Can Cancel Loans for Defunct Chain

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state attorney general says nearly 5,500 people in Ohio are eligible to cancel federal student loans that they used to attend schools operated by a for-profit chain that abruptly ceased operations in 2015. The Corinthian Colleges group sold or closed its more than 100 campuses amid allegations of fraud and […]

May 9, 2017

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Service Brings Military Opportunities

Military service brings a lot of opportunity to those who enlist. In every branch of the military, service members are engaging with new technology and other disciplines that help secure our country’s safety. They are creating networks within their communities that last long after their service has ended. A major part of that opportunity comes […]

May 9, 2017