Well, here we are. March is upon us, and much to our dismay, but not surprise, we still await the processing of student FAFSAs and receipt of ISIRs. Originally promised by the Education Department by February, now promised in mid-March. The ever-changing goalposts may still change again. With students’ decisions lying in the balance so…
Which loan is beneficial between secured and unsecured loans? Making prudent financial decisions is crucial. When taking out a loan, it’s important to know the difference between secured and unsecured loans. Banks and other lending organisations offer two main types of loans: secured and unsecured. Secured loans require collateral, but for unsecured loans, collateral is…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: At least 190 U.S. colleges have postponed their commitment deadlines for the 2024-25 academic year amid federal financial aid delays, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling. NACAC recently released a public directory…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Notre Dame College, in Ohio, will close at the end of the spring 2024 semester, the administration announced Thursday. Officials from the Roman Catholic college had met with administrators at Cleveland State University in recent…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Congress has delayed — for the fourth time — a decision to finalize the fiscal year 2024 budget by extending a continuing resolution for allocations to the U.S. Department of Education and several other agencies…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Formal education requirements are gradually disappearing from job postings, according to a Feb. 27 report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab. As of January 2024, 52% of U.S. job postings on Indeed didn’t include any educational requirements, up from…
As AI continues to weave its way into the fabric of higher education, educators and administrators will increasingly need to uphold a high standard of AI accountability and responsibility. Safeguards must be instituted at colleges and universities to ensure the ethical, fair, and responsible use of AI, and transparency will emerge as a critical element…
A personal loan can be a smart solution for quick financial needs. However, life can be unpredictable, and unexpected situations can arise. This is where personal loan on insurance policy comes in as a safety net. It provides protection for both you and your family if something unexpected happens, such as losing your job, facing…
State lawmakers could put the University of Idaho’s planned acquisition of the University of Phoenix at “grave risk” if they file a lawsuit against the deal, Kurt Liebich, a member of the state’s education board, said during a legislative hearing Thursday. Last May, the Idaho State Board of Education approved the state university’s request to…
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ricardo Azziz has held numerous executive positions in higher education and led the merger that resulted in Georgia Regents University, now Augusta University. He is principal at Strategic Partnerships in Higher Education, or SPH, Consulting Group. He…