Financial Aid
Bipartisan Innovation Act, including short-term Pell, Work Continues into Summer
Since April, the Conference Committee in Congress charged with combining House and Senate bills aimed at improving American competitiveness in the areas of science and technology has been diligently working. As Congress continues its work, representatives from community colleges continue to advocate for the programs included in the bills that will support students and institutions in preparing the workforce needed to bolster the targeted industries in the jointly-referenced Bipartisan Innovation Act.
Financial Aid Offices Nationwide Face Staffing, Service Concerns
Many industries are facing high turnover rates among their staff and fierce
competition for new hires. Higher education is no exception, and one division
feeling these effects is financial aid. The National Association of
Student Financial Aid Administrators explores this issue in their new report
titled “Financial Aid Offices Face Intensifying Staffing Challenges Amid
Pandemic.”
How tuition-free college could help the student debt crisis
The $1.6 trillion student debt crisis has led President Biden to publicly consider forgiving at least $10,000 per federal borrower, yet critics of widespread student loan forgiveness argue cancelling loans for current debt holders does little to solve problems for future borrowers.
But what if higher education were free?
Congress Begins Conference Process: Short-Term Pell, Apprenticeship Hang in Balance
In February, the House passed short-term Pell. Now the House and Senate must work together to create a final bill that may or may not include it.
Lessons Learned
What the past year can — and can't — tell us about the future of emergency aid
Financial Aid Help for Students — And Community Colleges, Too
In its first year, SwiftStudent helped simplify financial aid appeals for more than 70,000 students.
