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📢 Exciting News! 🎓 Our latest explainer on the MASSGrant Plus Expansion is here! Dive in to: ✅ Get a clear picture of how this tuition-free program operates at community colleges and state universities. ✅ Discover who stands to gain and who might not, unveiling the nuances and complexities of the program. ✅ Find insightful recommendations to shape future policy enhancements in Massachusetts. 🔗 https://loom.ly/xve2zPs Join the conversation and help us shape the future of higher education funding! #mapoli #HigherEducation #PolicyChange #EducationForAll 🌟

Coming 🔜: Advancing Adequacy-Based Funding for Community Colleges in Illinois Join us for the launch of our latest report as we discuss the importance of increasing investment into higher education and creating a more equitable funding system. https://bit.ly/4fiuech

The DESSA System is the only resilience system that has an extensive research base in alignment with the requirements of federal funding. Our DESSA System School Funding Guide outlines various federal funding options to support students' academic outcomes, attendance rates, and overall well-being. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gtJmgTsg #funding #schoolfunding #federalfunding

🎉 Happy National Support Public Education Day! 🎉 Did you know that, for every dollar invested in public education returns $7 in economic growth, on average? Supporting our schools is not just an investment in our future, but a smart economic move too! How are you supporting public education today? Share in the comments! 👇 www.stanfield.com #SupportEducation #TeachersRock #FutureInvestment

My latest article in The Doral Family Journal is about where to find the best resources of college financial aid funding! Also available in Spanish! #CollegeFinance #FinancialAid #Scholarships #StudentLoans #HigherEducation #TuitionAssistance #EducationSavings #CollegePlanning #FinancialLiteracy #StudentDebt

💡 Navigating the complexities of financial aid is crucial for students, and UMass Boston is committed to making higher education accessible to all. In our latest discussion, Corey Ford, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, sheds light on UMass Boston’s unwavering dedication to affordability. Corey highlights the diverse range of financial aid options available, with a special focus on Pell Grants. Remarkably, over 50% of UMass Boston students benefit from Pell Grants, reflecting the university’s strong commitment to supporting students financially and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Discover how UMass Boston is breaking down financial barriers and empowering students to achieve their educational goals. https://lnkd.in/g7x_FPwS

We understand the importance of early planning for your child's college expenses. Begin the journey by exploring savings options, scholarships, and financial aid. Let's work together to secure a bright academic future for your child, ensuring that college dreams become a reality. 🎓 #collegeplanning #financialadvisor #financialplanner #tipoftheday #savingforcollege #collegegraduate #financetips

Wow. What a brilliant project, which highlights how universities built on stolen Indigenous land profit from said land and what that money is used for. https://lnkd.in/exNDkgjZ

Students who are pursuing colleges and universities in the 2024-2025 academic year should complete the FAFSA to qualify for the NextNC Scholarship.

In the past two years, several states have either commenced or expanded education savings/spending accounts (ESA). Although ESAs in each state vary in both scope and qualification, the basic structure is the same. The state gives those who qualify direct cash payments – all ESA programs have “waste” protections built in – that parents can use to pay for a variety of educational needs in private schools: tuition, fees, books, tutoring and even savings for college are among common ESA-related expenditures. #ksleg #ksgov #ksed READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gS-nStWE