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New federal policies raise uncertainty in financial aid, admissions

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With new Trump administration policies impacting college admissions and financial aid, experts say the future of higher education remains uncertain.The Department of Education announced that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, will return to only offering "male" and "female" as choices for the applicant's sex. The category previously included "nonbinary" and "prefer not to answer" options.A Friday X post from the newly formed…

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Brown Daily Herald

New federal policies raise uncertainty in financial aid, admissions

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Local News Matters

Fewer California high school seniors applying for financial aid. Some cite Trump’s policies - Local News Matters

FEWER CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL seniors are completing federal financial aid applications than in past years, which some analysts say is a sign that students may fear the Trump administration will use their sensitive data for immigration enforcement.The number of seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, has dropped by about 48,000 students, or 25%, as of two weeks ago, compared to this point last year. In both year…

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Mississippi News Group

Harris: Need-to-know financial aid facts in February

This is the perfect opportunity to explore the various scholarships, grants, and loan options available to help make your education more affordable.

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Newport Buzz

University of Rhode Island Approves Tuition Hike, Boosts Financial Aid - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz University of Rhode Island Approves Tuition Hike, Boosts Financial Aid The University of Rhode Island is raising tuition for the 2025-26 academic year. The school’s Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% tuition hike for in-state and out-of-state students, along with a 0.7% increase in mandatory fees during its Feb. 13 meeting. URI leaders say the adjustments are necessary to maintain academic excellence and student services. “We are ded…

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The College Post

What Do I Need to Fill Out the FAFSA? Your Federal Aid Checklist

Have you asked yourself: what do I need to fill out the 2022–23 FAFSA Form? If you’re dreading completing your FAFSA and have a phobia of FOF (filling out forms), we get it! The FAFSA can be a little intimidating at first, but this opportunity to score loans, grants, and scholarships is too good to pass up. To calm your fears and give you the energy to face the forms ahead, we’ve broken down exactly what information you need to fill out the FAF…

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