Gift from University of Mississippi Law dean Susan Duncan supports students in oral advocacy competitions
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION — Susan Duncan joined the University of Mississippi School of Law as Dean in August 2017 and says the opportunity to be around bright young students is so much fun. Her gift of $25,000 to the Law School reflects her commitment to her students and the school.
Read More about Gift from University of Mississippi Law dean Susan Duncan supports students in oral advocacy competitionsWhite House budget excludes student loan forgiveness for now
BANK RATE — President Joe Biden on Friday unveiled his $6 trillion budget request for the 2022 fiscal year. The proposal primarily covers programs that have already been on the table, like improving U.S. infrastructure, and leaves out several of Biden’s large-scale campaign proposals — including student loan forgiveness.
Read More about White House budget excludes student loan forgiveness for nowPenn Law launches scholarship program supporting veteran law students
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — With support of a multi-year gift from Penn National Gaming, Inc., the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School announced today the launch of the Harold Cramer Memorial Scholarship Program. The gift, which is a multi-year $100,000 commitment, and scholarship program will support the Law School’s Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon…
Read More about Penn Law launches scholarship program supporting veteran law studentsSurvey: High school students want more assistance in applying to colleges and for scholarships
KSL.COM — When asked to score ideas to increase post-secondary achievement in the state on a scale of 1 to 7, students gave “more resources/info about paying for college” the highest score of 5.6, followed by “better info about applying to college,” with 5.5.
Read More about Survey: High school students want more assistance in applying to colleges and for scholarshipsPrivate college tuition discount rate climbs amid pandemic
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already-existing trends, pushing the average tuition discount rate for first-time undergraduates to 53.9 percent this year. Expect discounting to keep climbing even after the pandemic subsides.
Read More about Private college tuition discount rate climbs amid pandemicFlorida Coastal Law suspended from federal student loan program
JAX DAILY RECORD — Florida Coastal School of Law says a “procedural matter” resulted in its termination from the federal student loan program, triggering the process for closing the school.
Read More about Florida Coastal Law suspended from federal student loan programUC Irvine Law launches Newmeyer Dillion Diversity Scholarship
UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The University of California, Irvine School of Law (UCI Law) is pleased to announce the creation of the Newmeyer Dillion Diversity Scholarship.
Read More about UC Irvine Law launches Newmeyer Dillion Diversity ScholarshipUniversity of Baltimore Law launches scholarship for post-JD Certificate in Family Law
UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW — The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) – Maryland Chapter has funded a new scholarship for the Post-J.D. Certificate in Family Law. Starting in Fall 2021, students enrolled in the program can begin to receive the award. This new scholarship is funded by the AAML-Maryland Chapter’s three-year commitment of $3,000…
Read More about University of Baltimore Law launches scholarship for post-JD Certificate in Family LawCongress proposes Pell Grant expansion
THE HECHINGER REPORT — The proposals would expand eligibility to short-term certificate programs, increase grants by $400 and allow DACA students to apply for the first time.
Read More about Congress proposes Pell Grant expansionBiden administration proposes free community college and expansion of Pell Grants
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Biden wants $109 billion for two-year colleges, $80 billion addition for Pell Grants, $62 billion for retention and completion efforts, and $39 billion for two free years at minority-serving institutions for most students.
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