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Federal Government Recognizes Food Insecurity on College Campuses and Calls for Better Access to Food Assistance Benefits

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds that while colleges have made efforts to support students who experience food insecurity, many eligible students lack access to government resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Federal Student Aid Conference Focuses on the Increasing National Student Debt

Officials from the U.S. Department of Education warned of the ballooning federal student loan portfolio and provided updates on “Next Gen” programs intended to help students with the financial aid process.

North Philly to Oxford

Hazim Hardeman is an alumnus of the Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University. Now he's a Rhodes scholar. This is the story of his unexpected journey.

College financial aid: Equity and efficiency

Targeting financial aid to those who need it most could boost the nation’s economy

One and Done: A Proposal for a One-Time FAFSA

Millions of community college students leave grant money on the table because they don’t complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A new paper from the Center for American Progress shows that a one-time FAFSA policy could reduce students’ burden completing the FAFSA and help them better access financial aid.
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