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Free College 101 event makes going to college less daunting for students with just 4 steps

Mar 2, 2021 | Events

REGISTER TODAY Many students have delayed their college plans due to the pandemic, which can mean forgoing college altogether for some of them. This can have longer term earnings consequences. That’s why more than a dozen education stakeholders from across Florida...

With more expected emergency aid dollars coming, the HOPE Center offers recommendations for institutions

Feb 1, 2021 | News, Research and Policy

When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act in the Spring of 2020, it directed $14 billion towards the newly-established Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to provide emergency financial aid for college students...

Despite pandemic, Florida sees all-time high graduation rate for 2019-20

Jan 11, 2021 | News

Last week, the Florida Department of Education released updated data on Florida’s high school graduation rate, including increases across all racial demographics. This new data represents Florida’s highest graduation rate ever (90%) and shows steady growth since a low...

FAFSA simplification, Pell expansion, emergency aid and other wins from the 2021 omnibus

Jan 8, 2021 | News

On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the 2021 omnibus spending bill which includes additional funding for COVID-19 relief and a second stimulus package. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), worked across the aisle with committee leaders Sen. Patty...

New National Student Clearinghouse data paint a concerning picture for 2021 college enrollment

Jan 5, 2021 | News, Research and Policy

In late 2020, National Student Clearinghouse released a new report examining high school graduates’ transition to postsecondary education. This COVID-19 Special Analysis looks at 2020 high school graduate college enrollment using preliminary data from 2,324 high...

Free College 101 event makes going to college less daunting for students with just 4 steps

With more expected emergency aid dollars coming, the HOPE Center offers recommendations for institutions

Despite pandemic, Florida sees all-time high graduation rate for 2019-20

FAFSA simplification, Pell expansion, emergency aid and other wins from the 2021 omnibus

New National Student Clearinghouse data paint a concerning picture for 2021 college enrollment

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