These colleges postponed National Decision Day amid FAFSA issues

Few college admission cycles have been as hard on students as this one. National College Decision Day — the deadline most schools set to decide on a college — is just two weeks away. But many college hopefuls are still unsure of where they stand financially, as problems persist with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid. … Read more

Karnataka 2nd PUC results out: What’s next for candidates?

Karnataka 2nd PUC results out: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board on Wednesday announced the results for the Pre-University Certificate exam 2024. Students who took the Class 12 Pre-University Certificate annual exams can now check and download their Karnataka PUC II Result 2024. The official websites to access these results are karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.The … Read more

Amid FAFSA issues, it’s a good time to lobby for more financial aid

PeopleImages | E+ | Getty Images Above all else, the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid was designed to improve college access. However, problems with the rollout have left many students and their families frustrated with fewer students applying overall. As of the last tally, nearly 4 million students have submitted the 2024-25 FAFSA form so … Read more

College enrollment picks up, but student loan debt still sticking point

For the first time in over a decade, more students are choosing to go to college. Undergraduate enrollment rose 1.2% in the fall of 2023 compared with one year earlier — a gain of roughly 176,000 students, according to the National Student Clearinghouse’s latest research. “The number of students in college has finally turned the … Read more

The new FAFSA filing season opens December 31

For many families, financial aid is key when it comes to paying for college. But students must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to access any assistance. And this year, the FAFSA has been significantly delayed. For the 2024-2025 school year, a new, streamlined FAFSA form will be available on or before … Read more