Financing December 2019

DeVos Calls For Financial Aid Unit To Split

While at a conference hosted by the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid division, Betsy DeVos said Congress should consider splitting her department’s financial aid unit.

Financing December 2019

University To Waive Tuition

William Carey University is waiving the tuition for a professional development course that can be used to renew a Mississippi Education License.

Financing November 2019

$10M School Safety Fund

More than 100 schools have new funding for school safety projects thanks to a $10 million school safety fund. The decision by Colorado county officials follows a fatal school shooting.

Financing November 2019

Free Tuition For Late Firefighter's Kids

The three children of the late Worcester Fire Lt. Jason Menard have been offered free tuition by eight colleges. Menard was recently killed in the line of duty.

Financing November 2019

Oregon State Gets $3.3M Grant From NSF

The NSF has given Oregon State University a $3.3 million grant to study the impact of pollution from tiny plastics on aquatic life like inland silversides and oyster larvae.

Financing November 2019

Ashland U Freezing New Freshmen Tuition

Incoming freshmen at Ashland University will have the same tuition for four years because of a tuition freeze. The university is joining other Ohio campuses in freezing tuition.

Financing November 2019

Government Figures: US Latinas’ Income

New information from the government shows that U.S. Latinas must work one year, 10 months and 20 days to match the yearly income of white, non-Hispanic males.

Financing November 2019

Idaho College Receives $1.1M

The College of Southern Idaho has received $1.1 million. The school is planning to use the grant to expand its Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program.

Financing November 2019

New Conservation Scholarship

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is offering special scholarships for high school students interested in conservation. The four scholarships are $2,000 each.

Financing November 2019

3 Universities, Medical Center Get $1B

Duke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Southern California, and the Cleveland Clinic have received $260 million apiece.

Financing November 2019

No College Application Fees For Veterans?

The State University of New York and City University of New York systems are waiving their application fees (ranging from $50 to $65) for veterans and their spouses.

Financing November 2019

Pay For Parking Tickets With PB&J?

The University of Alaska Anchorage is letting anyone who has parking ticket fines to cover or reduce their fines by donating peanut butter and jelly for students in need.