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The best way California can prepare for Trump? Fix its state government

The best way California can prepare for Trump? Fix its state government

Cal Matters Bob Stonebrook November 25, 2024 For a great many Americans, the November election results elicited an intense reaction. These responses, played out in real time on election newscasts and social media timelines, included everyday working people, media celebrities, television and movie stars, and even past and present politicians, including our […]

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(GENERAL-24-135) The 2025–26 FAFSA Form is Available

(GENERAL-24-135) The 2025–26 FAFSA Form is Available

Federal Student Aid  November 21, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced it has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov, and the Department is processing submissions […]

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Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

Ed Dive Kara Arundel November 19, 2024 The choice of the WWE co-founder and former SBA administrator is another out-of-the-box Cabinet selection for the incoming president. President-elect Donald Trump has named Linda McMahon, who served as administrator of the Small Business Association for two years in his first administration, as his nominee […]

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

U.S. Department of Education  November 21, 2024 Building on successful beta testing results since Oct. 1, the Department is making the FAFSA form available for all students and families earlier than planned The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days […]

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A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students

A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman November 21, 2024 The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields. Brenda Olazava, 39, didn’t know if she’d be able to stay enrolled at Los Angeles City College this semester. She […]

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Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?

Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?

Inside Higher Ed Liam Knox November 20, 2024 The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line. This year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now widely available to students and […]

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Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

Trump Picks McMahon as Education Secretary

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake, Liam Knox and Katherine Knott November 13, 2024 The former WWE executive has served on the board of Sacred Heart University since 2004 but has few other ties to higher ed. President-elect Donald Trump picked Linda McMahon, a business and wrestling executive and major Republican […]

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