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FAFSA Glitches May Keep Students From Getting Crucial Financial Aid Info

Persistent technical difficulties have made completing the financial aid form nearly impossible for many applicants.

Reason

The Real Student Loan Crisis Isn't From Undergraduate Degrees

Misled by a bad law, graduate students are drowning in debt.

Reason

Will FAFSA Overhaul Leave College Dreams In Jeopardy? Financial Aid Faces Major Delays

The U.S. Department of Education declared that the rollout of the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has encountered problems, causing postponement in colleges receiving applicant information

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EU Leaders Face Off Against Orban Over Ukraine Aid

EU leaders will grapple with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a crunch summit meeting Thursday to try to overcome his veto on 50 billion euros in financial aid for Ukraine.

International Business Times

A new FAFSA setback means many college financial aid offers won't come until April

The department needs extra time to fix a mistake that could have hurt lower-income borrowers, but the delay means all students will have to wait longer for their college aid offers.

WEKU

Stalemate in Ukraine as EU and US fail to provide financial aid

Discover the ongoing political infighting in the EU as Hungary's opposition to a support package for Ukraine is provoking growing anger among member states.

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Exclusive: The Education Department says it will fix its $1.8 billion FAFSA mistake

The U.S. Department of Education says it will fix a mistake that would have hurt low-income students, lowering their financial aid.

WEKU

New FAFSA Form, How Will It Affect Latino Students?

The new FAFSA form, launched Dec. 31, has already presented several challenges for minority students.

Latin Times

Yuva Nidhi launched by Congress government for unemployed youth in Karnataka

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar launched the Yuva Nidhi scheme, providing financial aid to unemployed youth in the state.

The Hindu

The FAFSA rollout has been rough on students. The biggest problem is yet to come

The Education Department has made a big mistake with this year's FAFSA — one that could cost students financial aid they're entitled to. It's now grappling with how to implement a fix.

WEKU

The new FAFSA is meant to make applying for college aid easier, but not everyone can access it yet

A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it

The Independent UK

The FAFSA 'Soft Launch' Was a Confusing, Glitchy Disaster

While the new version of the financial aid form was supposed to simplify the process, it has instead been riddled with technical problems and considerable delays.

Reason

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits border, demands that Biden administration crack down on illegal immigration

Johnson and 60 GOP House members went to Eagle Pass and said they won’t support financial aid for Ukraine or Israel unless the president backs their proposals to secure the border.

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What to know about changes to this year's FAFSA application for college students

A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis as the U.S. Department of Education works on a redesign meant to make it easier to apply

Evening Standard

Harvard’s financial strain grows as London billionaire Len Blavatnik joins donor revolt

The list of Harvard University’s disaffected donors has added another billionaire: Len Blavatnik.

Newslaundry

Modi govt has granted Rs 12.7 crore as aid to 274 journalists since FY 2020-21

The Narendra Modi government has granted a total of Rs 12.73 crore as financial aid to 274 journalists from the financial year 2020-2021 till November this year, according to a reply in the Lok Sabha.

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Ukraine's Financial Aid Blocked; Survival Fears Rising Amid War

In a grim report, Ukraine faces financial crisis amid Russia conflict. Aid stalled and alliances faltering, leaving Ukraine in a precarious position.

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Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy claims ‘victory’ as EU agrees to open Ukraine membership talks

Moment of celebration turns bittersweet as Hungary carries through on threats to block financial aid for Kyiv.

The Hindu

CM announces interim aid of ₹2,500 for each family hit by Cyclone Michaung in A.P.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy announced ₹2,500 interim financial aid to families affected by Cyclone Michaung in coastal areas. He sanctioned ₹30cr for bridge, ₹32cr for power restoration & repairs to roads, tanks & water bodies. He promised input subsidy & insurance claims before Sankranti.

Radio France Internationale

Victims of domestic abuse in France to receive emergency aid

Victims of domestic violence in France will receive financial aid to help them leave their home under a new policy that took effect on 1 December. Last year some 244,000 people were recognised victims of domestic abuse – the vast majority of them women.

The Hindu

Muslim student strength in higher education fell by 1.79 lakh in 2020-21

Muslim enrolment in higher education dropped 8.5% in 2020-21. Report finds Muslim students' enrolment in Class 11/12 lower than prev. classes. Dropout rate 18.64% for Muslim students, highest in West Bengal and lowest in J&K. Need to provide financial aid and scholarships to bridge gap and ensure equal educational opportunities

The Hindu

Centre trying to strangle State by denying financial aid, says CM

KozhikodeNavakerala Sadas, public contact programme of LDF govt, began with breakfast meeting. People discussed topics such as higher studies, infrastructure, agriculture, playgrounds, university & artistes. Complaints were received & special arrangements made. Chief Minister discussed Centre's refusal to approve AIIMS & 600-km national waterway. He acknowledged Tiger Safari Park &…

The Independent UK

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The Independent UK

Calls for financial aid for businesses counting the costs after flooding

A number of areas in counties Down, Antrim and Armagh were hit by flooding following heavy rain earlier this week.

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