Proposal to change family-responsibility calculation laid over after committee debate Rep. Allen presented HF4266 to modify the family responsibility amount used for state grant awards; OHE fiscal estimates were discussed, members warned the bill primarily shifts eligibility and could cut 500 students from state grants in isolation; a referral motion was laid over.

A new proposal could jeopardize state grant eligibility for 500 students, raising concerns about the future of educational aid in Minnesota.

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Committee deadlocks on bill limiting state aid to noncitizens after tie vote The Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee debated HF1323, which would exclude certain noncitizens from state student aid; lawmakers and Office of Higher Education officials argued over scope, fiscal notes and impacts on victims with pending immigration relief. The referral motion tied 7–7 and the bill was laid over.

A heated debate in Minnesota over a bill that could limit state student aid eligibility for noncitizens ended in a tie, raising serious concerns about access to education for vulnerable students.

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Workforce Pell Doesn't Come With State Aid Instructions - NCHEMS Workforce Pell represents one of the most significant expansions of federal financial aid in more than 50 years. By extending Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality, short-term workforce programs, inc...

Workforce Pell expands opportunity, but will state aid systems keep up? Our new blog breaks down what states must consider. A must-read for state policymakers & aid administrators. nchems.org/workforce-pe...
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This fall 88,000 college students are projected to receive State Grant awards. And if this shortfall isn’t fixed, many will lose grants or see them cut.

More than 18,000 students will lose their grants completely. And for the remaining 70,000 students, their grants will be cut, on average, by more than 30%.

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The Minnesota State Grant program helps students from low- and middle-income families — with 61% of recipients from families with incomes at or below $50,000.

Today, hundreds of students from eight private colleges and universities are at the Capitol to meet with legislators about the Minnesota State Grant shortfall. Students are speaking up to save the State Grant program.

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Students receiving State Grant awards are earning certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees — they’re going to tribal, public and private nonprofit colleges.

State Grant recipients are traditional-age students and adult learners. Almost half of all Minnesota college students receive a State Grant.

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Almost half of all Minnesota college students receive a State Grant — that’s 75,700 students from Minnesota attending college here.

Students receiving State Grant awards are earning certificates, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees — they’re going to tribal, public and private nonprofit colleges.

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Gov. Walz and the state’s legislators can protect college students from the Minnesota State Grant’s $131 million program shortfall by taking action this legislative session.

The shortfall needs to be addressed to protect keep Minnesota’s commitment to college students and protect them from cuts.

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Thousands of college students will have their State Grant awards cut or eliminated beginning this fall if action isn’t taken.

Students from seven private colleges and universities have been at the Minnesota State Capitol today meeting with legislators, urging them to prioritize funding the State Grant program. #MnLeg #Minnesota #StudentAid #FinancialAid

THEC warns of lottery 'structural deficit,' seeks funding to limit tuition increases Tennessee Higher Education Commission told the Education Committee it requested $74 million for outcomes‑based funding and warned of a projected structural deficit in the lottery program; THEC also sought TSAA increases and capital maintenance funding.

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is sounding the alarm on potential tuition hikes and a looming lottery deficit, urging for $74 million to secure student aid and maintain funding.

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Bill would auto-qualify Passport to Careers students for Washington College Grant Substitute Senate Bill 5,963 would automatically make eligible Passport to Careers participants income-eligible for the Washington College Grant beginning in 2026–27 and align need calculations with the federal student aid index; witnesses said it would reduce barriers for former foster and unaccompanied homeless youth.

A new bill could revolutionize access to higher education for former foster and unaccompanied homeless youth by automatically qualifying them for financial aid as early as age 13!

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Coordinating Commission warns fund repeals and transfers in bills would deplete student aid and teacher programs The Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education told Appropriations the proposals in LB 10 71/72 — including repeal of a trust fund and removal of a $2 million transfer supporting need‑based aid — would reduce Nebraska Opportunity Grant resources, undermine Excellence in Teaching program balances, and require the committee to restore offsets to keep programs whole.

Nebraska's future of student aid and teacher programs hangs in the balance as budget proposals threaten vital funding sources.

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UVM president seeks state help to finish $101 million multipurpose center, asks for steady funding increases and cancer‑care support University of Vermont President Marlene Trump told the Senate Appropriations Committee she is asking the state for a 3% inflationary increase to the general fund appropriation, a five‑year $1 million/year commitment for the UVM Cancer Center, and support toward completing a multipurpose center with remaining costs the university placed at about $101 million.

UVM President Marlene Trump is rallying for state support to complete a $101 million multipurpose center and ensure affordable education for Vermont students.

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Northern Kentucky University asks legislature for $5 million recurring base funding and $349 million in capital requests NKU President Katie Short Thompson told the House Budget Review Subcommittee NKU is the least‑funded public university in Kentucky and requested a $5,000,000 recurring base adjustment, continued asset preservation dollars, and state matching for a $5.4 million private pledge to expand the Young Scholars Academy.

Northern Kentucky University is fighting for a $5 million funding boost to enhance its strong growth and support for first-generation students while addressing critical infrastructure needs.

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Committee adopts data‑sharing amendment to WASFA bill and reports substitute out of committee 9–8 The committee adopted amendment Ross 106 to HB 2132, which expands the Student Achievement Council's ability to share Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) personal and financial information under binding data‑sharing agreements, and reported substitute HB 2132 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation by a 9–8 roll call.

A pivotal amendment to the Washington Application for State Financial Aid has sparked a heated debate over student privacy and data-sharing practices.

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VSAC pitches expanded tuition-free aid and an award-letter app to help Vermont students navigate federal changes VSAC told the House Education Committee it will seek modest state funding to expand tuition-free programs (802 Opportunity, Freedom & Unity), highlighted forgivable workforce loans (nursing example) and unveiled an AI-based award-letter comparison tool to help students compare true cost across colleges.

Vermont is stepping up to support students with expanded tuition-free programs and a revolutionary app that simplifies college financing amid federal changes.

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Department of Education stopped $1 billion in student aid fraud, promises more crackdowns in 2026

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A $102 million shortfall in the Minnesota State Grant program was announced in late October, due in large part to higher than expected college enrollment. Learn more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...

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Sturge: we've got work to do

Campus Reform's Emily Sturge discusses how $30M in federal student aid was sent to deceased individuals.

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📣 Join one of California’s top colleges! Allan Hancock College is #hiring a Financial Aid Specialist.

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Committee amends and advances 26LSO0196 to raise Hathaway awards after fiscal debate Committee adopted an amendment to scale back an initial proposal for a 59.5% Hathaway increase to a lower figure (about 40% conceptually) and moved 26LSO0196 forward; LSO and treasury staff provided historic return figures and warned of assumptions about realized capital gains.

A key committee in Wyoming has just advanced a plan to increase Hathaway Scholarship awards, but not without a heated debate over how much is truly sustainable!

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FAFSA 2026–27 rollout ‘smooth,’ contributor code eases process; PHEAA cautions about account fraud PHEAA hosts say the 2026–27 FAFSA released earlier than expected and is easier to use because of a new contributor code; they also report more applicants receiving 'account already exists' messages and advise contacting Federal Student Aid if fraud is suspected.

The 2026–27 FAFSA rollout is a game-changer, making the application process smoother with new features, but be on the lookout for potential fraud lurking in duplicate account notifications!

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North Carolina officials describe NextNC scholarship as a replicable model for Georgia North Carolina presenters described NextNC, a combined state-plus-Pell need-based guarantee, and offered lessons on marketing, a simple calculator and administrative centralization that increased take-up and reduced student loan use.

North Carolina's NextNC scholarship is transforming the financial aid landscape, offering vital lessons for Georgia on how to increase student access and reduce debt.

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The 2026-27 FAFSA application is live. Here’s what to know The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. If it’s your first time applying, here’s what you need to know.

🎓 COLLEGE FUNDING ALERT: FAFSA SURVIVAL GUIDE! 💰

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All our colleges offer meaningful financial aid. Net price calculators help you understand what each college may cost after factoring in financial aid. Find calculators: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/calculators

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On the left, Brendan Frazier, a black male, wearing a suit and striped blue tie against the background of the State Capitol building; on the right, two vertical light pole banners, on blue and one yellow, with trees in the background

When Brendan Frazier started looking at colleges, affordability was key, and a wide variety of grants and scholarships make attending college possible. Read more: www.mnprivatecolleges.org/news-events/...

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Inflation squeezes Japans scholarship students as food costs rise and aid lags Inflation squeezes student aid in JapanRising prices are tightening the grip on students who rely on scholarships in Japan. An...

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New DataNB study finds financial aid boosts access and graduation for some students. Most grads already remain in NB, explaining why aid has little added effect on retention.

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NASFAA's 2025 National Student Aid Profile is a timely resource to advocate for federal #StudentAid funding. Read the 2025 National Profile, and remember to contact your representatives to share how cuts to these programs could impact your students: ow.ly/yrXf50WTe1O

New FAFSA form to be ready by Oct. 1, Education secretary says WASHINGTON — The updated form to apply for federal student aid will launch for all students by Oct. 1, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon told congressional leaders in a letter this week.  The department began testing in early August for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — to address […]

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