Sentences with phrase «increases in federal student aid»

But since then Congress has cut the lender subsidies several times, redirecting most of the savings to increases in federal student aid.

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Increases in federal aid provide little incentive for these other players to worry about rising tuition, and new evidence suggests that the availability of student loans encourages schools to charge more.

Some of these changes focused on innovative ways to use data to inform college access for students or the development of apps as a tool to increase student enrollment in college to ways to help streamline the process for filling out the FAFSA application — the federal application students complete to apply for financial aid.

While sounding like Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in emphasizing innovation and parental responsibility, Mr. Clinton also promised to increase federal education funding and to guarantee financial aid to all college students.

This essay argues that money could be better spent putting technology in the hands of the students rather than making use of federal subsidies to increase capacities that do not aid everyday educational activities.

He voted in favor of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 which would have increased federal investment in higher education.

Much of the decrease in volume is due to the recent disruptions in the credit market and an increased emphasis by the government on making sure students first maximize their federal aid options — including higher limits on the amount students can borrow.

In a recent opinion piece, Delisle and Cooper wrote that a closer look at the CBO score reveals that rather than cutting funds to student aid, the Prosper Act will actually increase federal spending over the next 10 years.

Trump campaigned on a platform of increasing jobs and fighting systems that were rigged, so we hope he will keep important protections in place ensuring that when schools rig the game and use students to line their pockets with federal student aid, students and taxpayers aren't left holding the bag.

With need - based financial aid, we have also been able to increase access to those who can least afford it, as shown by an increase in the proportion of students eligible for Federal Pell Grants.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Managed all aspects of the admissions and financial aid departments for multiple campuses Increased student enrollment by 40 % through effective recruitment and marketing strategies Represented the school at admissions fairs, local high schools, and other recruitment events Conducted perspective student interviews and incoming class orientations Assisted graduating students with job counseling and placement services Responsible for the administration of federal and state loans and grants Reviewed prospective student applications for admissions and determined student status Provided students with guidance and support during the admissions process Directed admissions counselors and support staff ensuring effective operations Administered the collection process as well as tuition refunds Maintained student information database including transcripts and financial records Supervised the school instructional staff and curriculum development process Performed all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner