Maurie McInnis, current president at Stony Brook University in New York, takes the reins at a tumultuous time following continued protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
Colorado is guaranteeing a "seamless transfer of course credit" and becomes the first state to require four-year universities to report which two-year credits they accept and reject. Lawmakers believe it will curb college costs and increase graduation rates.
Financial aid offices were already struggling with staff shortages, a lack of representation and other personnel challenges when the FAFSA fiasco struck higher ed. A new report offers strategies to retain staff.
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education will provide $15,000 grants to two advocacy groups to assist students after glitches marred the rollout of a new federal financial aid form.
Cost remains the primary barrier, according to Terra Dotta’s 2024 Voice of the Students survey report. But universities have an opportunity to alleviate student concerns and offer a smooth, equitable travel experience.
"As a result of our budget decisions, the university will be in a position to allocate sufficient funds to ensure no college starts FY 2025 in a budget deficit," University of Arizona President Robert Robbins wrote in an email to the community ahead of the board meeting.
College Possible, a nonprofit dedicated to servicing low-income and minority students through their higher education journey, has so far ensured that 56% of their students have filed for FAFSA, says CEO Siva Kumari.
Of 358 college and university leaders surveyed by ACE, 67% said they had little to no confidence they'd successfully process forms in the coming weeks.
