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Great insight from McKinstry's Leslie Larocque into how K-12 schools can tap into clean energy tax credits, grants and funding options to enhance their facilities while saving money with budget-neutral strategies.

Great insight from McKinstry's Leslie Larocque into how K-12 schools can tap into clean energy tax credits, grants and funding options to enhance their facilities while saving money with budget-neutral strategies.

Great insight from McKinstry's Leslie Larocque into how K-12 schools can tap into clean energy tax credits, grants and funding options to enhance their facilities while saving money with budget-neutral strategies.

Today, nearly a third of undergraduate students receive a Pell Grant to help pay for college—the main source of federal support for low- to moderate-income college students. Most of these students come from families making less than $40,000 a year, and many are students of color, first-generation students, or both. The funding structure for Pell Grants is complex and draws from both mandatory and discretionary spending. With Congressional appropriations determined months in advance of a new academic year, a surplus sometimes occurs, helping to create reserves that protect the long-term sustainability of the program. However, a surplus isn’t guaranteed—and when there’s a shortfall, students are the ones who suffer. More in our latest video 📺 https://lnkd.in/edRvkyJb

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𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector continues to face significant challenges in the development process. At Watkin Jones, we’re committed to meet the increasing demand for high-quality student housing. Alex Pease, our Chief Executive Officer at Watkin Jones recently shared his insights with Stuart Kendall of Redgrave. Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dfkFdXv8 #PBSA #StudentHousing #WatkinJones #InnovationInHousing #Collaboration #UKDeveloper #UKStudentHomes #UKProperty #UKConstruction

The PBSA sector continues to face significant hurdles in the development process. Redgrave’s Stuart Kendall speaks to Alex Pease, CEO of Watkin Jones Group, who highlights the need to expedite new development projects. This requires advocating for policy changes, exploring innovative strategies, and fostering industry-wide collaboration to deliver high-quality student housing more efficiently. To learn more about these challenges, read our article: https://ow.ly/ywVP50Up2NG

To ensure effective use of the Perkins V funds, schools are required to navigate a structured allocation process and implement an assessment. Read our latest blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02ZybZh0

Watch Tricia Scarlata, Head of Education Savings, in our new series, “Lesson Plan: 529,” in which she shares her expertise on industry trends and topics. Tricia discusses making the most of your #529plan during this crucial back-to-school time. Find out more in our #CollegePlanningEssentials: https://bit.ly/3Mxfeu5