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Pa. GOP lawmakers roll out higher ed plan built around grants, tuition discounts
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania on Wednesday rolled out a counterproposal to Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro ‘s plan to boost college enrollment in Pennsylvania, pledging help for both in-state and out-of-state students who enroll in degree programs for high-priority disciplines, such as teaching and nursing.
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Gov. Shapiro eyes overhaul of Pa. higher ed system with eye on affordability
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says he plans next month to propose an overhaul of a state higher education system that’s among the worst in the nation in affordability. The administration didn’t release many specifics Friday and says the Democratic governor will give more details in his Feb. 6 budget address. The administration says Shapiro will propose “significant” aid for...
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Changes to FAFSA program that families applying to college need to know
Neumann University’s Francesca Reed explains to NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante how the FAFSA process has changed. So, what does it mean to students applying for collegiate financial aid?
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Some of the nation's top colleges are eliminating student loans
More colleges are promising to eliminate student loans all together from their financial aid packages.
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Drexel Business School receives $10M gift for new real estate institute
Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business received a $10 million gift to support a new real estate institute.
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Drexel's business school gets $10M gift for real estate institute
A wealthy alum has given a $10 million gift to Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business.
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Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision that removes race from the admissions process, colleges are coming under renewed pressure to put an end to legacy preferences, the practice of favoring applicants with family ties to alumni.
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Can I just stop paying my student loans? Here's why that's a bad idea
It might seem tempting to ignore making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score and exclusion from future aid and benefits.
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Lucy Bustamante Gets Honorary Degree From Cabrini University. Addresses New Grads
Congrats to NBC10’s own Lucy Bustamante on receiving an honorary degree from Pennsylvania’s Cabrini University. Lucy reacts to donning the cap and gown to speak to graduates and shares her own connection to Cabrini.
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Years After Mother's Death, Triplets Graduate From Her Alma Mater
Six years after their mother’s death, a group of triplets is graduating from the same university she graduated from.
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University of Pennsylvania Hikes Tuition 4%. Find Out How Much It Will Cost to Attend
Philadelphia’s only Ivy League school is going to cost even more next academic year. Find out the new cost for tuition, room and board.
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University of Pennsylvania Hiking Tuition 4%, Expanding Financial Aid
Penn chalked up the increase to inflation, especially related to faculty and staff compensation.
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Temple Withdraws Free Tuition From Striking Grad Students
Temple University has withdrawn free tuition from striking graduate student assistants and given them a month to pay or face sanctions.