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College-bound students may need to complete FAFSA verification
College-bound students may be receiving notices after filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify their information with the U.S. Department of Education. “Verification is an important process to ensure students qualify for and receive the correct amount of federal aid,” said KHEAA Executive Director Jo Carole Ellis. “If selected, don’t delay…
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Kentucky wants colleges to redesign admissions with focus on low-income, first-generation students
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Kentucky is one of a handful of states that’s been awarded a $150,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to test changes to the college admissions process. Colleges nationwide are struggling with enrollment post-pandemic, and over the next decade fewer traditional-age students are expected to enroll. Lilly Massa-McKinley, Ph.D – executive…
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Library summer reading participants have chance to win $529 college savings account
FRANKFORT — Four Kentucky children can win $529 each toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at their local public library. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and KYSaves529 have launched the “All Together Now” College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes as…
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Thompson signs with Alice Lloyd College
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Brittany Thompson will play basketball and softball at Alice Lloyd College. She signed with the Lady Eagles on a basketball scholarship May 19 at the Martin County High School auditorium. Alice Lloyd Women’s Basketball Coach John Mills was in attendance, along with Thompson’s family, coaches and teammates.…
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Students will see higher awards from state’s financial aid grants
Kentucky students who need help paying for their technical and college education will be eligible for an additional $38.2 million in state grants for the 2022–2023 academic year. The maximum College Access Program award for students attending four-year public and private colleges and universities will increase to $5,300, up from $2,900 in 2021–2022. For students…