Financing April 2018

Tuition Rates, Fees Approved For 2018-19 At ASU, UofA, NAU [Education News]

Most in-state undergraduate students attending Arizona's three public universities won't see tuition increases in the next school year. At their meeting Thursday in Tucson, the state Board of Regents approved 2018-19 tuition rates and fees for Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.

Financing April 2018

ThanksUSA Offers $1.5 Million Scholarships For Children And Spouses of U.S. Military

ThanksUSA has launched the 2018 application season for financial need-based, post-secondary scholarships for all services including the National Guard and Reserves. The national non-profit organization is dedicated to thanking U.S. troops through the gift of education. Applications will be accepted at www.ThanksUSA.org through May 15, 2018.

Financing April 2018

Murphy Outlines $50M For Partially Free Community College [Education News]

Gov. Phil Murphy says he wants $50 million of his proposed budget to go toward making community college tuition-free for some families. Murphy outlined his proposal Thursday at Mercer County Community College in greater detail than his budget address last month. The Democratic governor says he wants an additional $5 million to go to the state's 19 community colleges to help deal with the potentially higher enrollments.

Financing April 2018

Texas Tech College of Education, US PREP Awarded $1.46M Grant [Education News]

Texas Tech University’s College of Education has been awarded a grant worth $1,464,882 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the establishment of a data-management system, consisting of data capture and visualization, within the University School Partnerships for the Renewal of Education Preparation (US PREP) National Center.

Financing April 2018

Kansas University To Offer Tuition Help To Aspiring Pilots [On A Positive Note In Education]

Kansas State University has partnered with a regional airline to help students who want to be pilots with their tuition and job placement. The university's Polytechnic Campus in Salina has partnered with Piedmont Airlines and its cadet program, The Wichita Eagle reported. Piedmont's cadet program will provide the benefits to select students enrolled at the school's professional pilot program and who have their Certified Flight Instructor rating.

Financing April 2018

Arizona Supreme Court To Hear Immigrant Tuition Case [Education News]

The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that will decide whether young immigrants granted deferred deportation status under a program started by former President Barack Obama are eligible for lower in-state college tuition. Monday's hearing will consider an effort by the Maricopa County Community Colleges District to overturn a June 2017 state Court of Appeals ruling that found young immigrants in the program aren't eligible.

Financing March 2018

New $100,000 Grant Helps San Diego City, Mesa, and Miramar Colleges Bolster Efforts to Fight Student Hunger [On A Positive Note In Education]

The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) – which each week provides emergency food to hundreds of students who would otherwise go hungry – has received nearly $100,000 in state grant money to further bolster emergency pantry services at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges.

Financing March 2018

The Latest: House Passes Budget Boosting Education Spending

The Georgia House has passed a budget for fiscal year 2019 that fully funds the state's K-12 education formula after over a decade of cutbacks. The $26 billion-dollar budget will go to Gov. Nathan Deal's desk, where he is expected to quickly sign it into law. The measure passed the Senate on Tuesday.

Financing March 2018

Las Vegas Physician Launches $2K Scholarship For Nevada Educators [Education News]

Dr. Samir Pancholi of Las Vegas announced the first annual Pancholi Scholarship for Nevada Educators, a $2,000 scholarship developed to help support the next generation of teachers. Teachers hoping to go back to school, high school seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education and current education majors who reside in Nevada are eligible to apply for the $2,000 scholarship.

Financing March 2018

WNMU Will Not Increase Student Tuition Next Year [Education News]

Western New Mexico University will not increase student tuition next year. The Silver City Sun-News reports Western New Mexico University Board of Regents unanimously approved this week a plan to keep student fees and tuition amounts the same. But the board voted to move ahead with the capital projects transmittal for underground utilities on campus and with the disposal of depreciated computers.

Financing March 2018

Food Network & Cooking Channel Event Raises Approximately $2M For Florida International University [On A Positive Note In Education]

The 17th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) drew more than 60,000 attendees at more than 95 events. Raising approximately $2 million for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, the Festival also served as an interactive educational platform for more than 1,200 students throughout the event.

Financing March 2018

Virginia Tech Proposing 2.9 Percent Tuition And Fee Increase [Education News]

Virginia Tech officials are recommending a 2.9 percent tuition and fee increase. The Roanoke Times reports that under the proposal, in-state undergraduates' annual tuition and fees would increase $390, from $13,230 to $13,620. Annual tuition for out -of-state undergraduates would increase $894 from $31,014 to $31,908.