Week in Review: Deep Program Cuts Proposed at the Education Department

Indiana’s degree cuts threaten access for working adults

Indiana’s move to cut low-enrollment college degree programs may collide with many adults who say they want more access to affordable higher education.

Stricter ID Verification Required for Federal Aid Applicants

The Department of Education is requiring colleges and universities to implement stricter identity-verification measures for some first-time applicants for federal student aid, according to a Friday announcement.

Week in Review: Deep program cuts proposed at the Education Department

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from possible reductions to Pell Grants and other programs to the continued consolidation of colleges.

Trump aims to slash Pell Grants, which could limit low-income students' college access

For many students and their families, federal student aid is key for college access

John A. Tures: Why Pell Grants Matter To You, Not Just College Students

There’s a good chance that the budget being proposed in Congress will seriously gut the Pell Grant programs. Here’s how it will hurt this country in general, and you in particular, and what you can do to stop this from happening. 1. Our Economy Runs On College Jobs, And Will Need More In The Future […] The post John A. Tures: Why Pell Grants Matter To You, Not Just College Students appeared first on YubaNet.

Radford University receives $1.29 million grant to support low-income student success

RADFORD – Radford University has been awarded a $1,299,570 grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Pell Initiative for Virginia, a new statewide effort to help more students from low-income backgrounds attend college, stay enrolled and graduate. The grant is part of a $75 million investment approved […]