NCAN Guest Blog: FAFSA Completions Were Down, But We Can Get Them to Go Up
Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network With the start of the new school year, neither the upcoming FAFSA cycle (which opens October 1) nor the ongoing one (which funds students for the 2021-22 academic year) are probably front of mind for many districts and...
U.S. DOE temporarily halts select FAFSA verification processes for 2021-22 award year
On July 13, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced it was temporarily changing its financial aid verification process for the 2021-22 award year, effective immediately. In a press release, the Department notes the change is in response to impacts of the...
High schoolers report decreased well-being and interest in coursework, putting postsecondary plans at risk
As education professionals prepare to welcome students back in the fall, a summer report from America’s Promise Alliance paints a picture of how high schoolers navigated historic upheaval in and out of school over the last year. The report surveyed around 2,500...
NCAN Guest Blog: How to Use Fit and Match to Increase Student Success
Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network Among students who entered college in the fall of 2014, about 60% completed a degree or certificate six years later. Stopouts represent lost time for students, significant financial burden in terms of loans, and...