... interesting, but why is she writing about that? " The Pell Grant is one of the biggest sources of grant aid and is very critical to students and schools (Ambrose). The Pell Grant is a loan that does not have to be paid back and can reward a recipient with the maximum of five thousand and five hundred dollars. you provide the definition - good. But as one of the biggest sources of help for students, the Pell Grants are causing more and more community colleges students to drop out of school.The phrase "more and more" is vague. If you would be more specific, you would improve your credibility. The causes of an increase dropout rate are due to the recession that our economy is in, the difficult and lengthy application process limits the amount of students that can apply, and numerous of college students and families, especially low income families, seem to rely too much on Pell Grants loans. that sentence lacks parallel structure As our economy falls into a recession, our Government reacts by revoking numerous syntax error of government spending, especially with grants loans. Congress is planning to cut back 4.9 billion dollars from The Education Department comma forcing the maximum award to recipient, from Pell Grants, to drop by eight-hundred and forty-five dollars for the academic year (Montgomery). This is a dramatic fifteen percent cut to college aid programs. As government cuts back on spending, everything else seems to go up, especially,...
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...Consumer Information Guide 2015–2016 August 2015 Table of Contents Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About University of Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Accreditation, Licensures, Reviews and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Regional Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 State and International Licensures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Program Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 School of Business/Business Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 College of Health Professions: School of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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...Module 3 Discussion 1 Think about the following: How will taking diversity-related courses/exams at Excelsior College broaden my perspective? Read: Humanity, Diversity and The Liberal Arts, Chapter 2, Diversity, pgs 33-70. Now complete the following: Complete exercise 2.1 on page 69 using Excelsior College courses and exams. Now that you have read about Diversity and its relationship to the Liberal Arts, think about how your perspective can be broadened by the courses/exams you choose to take for your degree. For this discussion, list three Excelsior College courses or exams that you would like to take that will add diversity to your college experience. Post this list and explain why you believe these courses will broaded your perspective on diversity and add to your lifelong skills in two paragraphs or more. Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Philosophy I believe the listed above courses cover a broad range of topics directly related to diversity. Psychology studies personality and perceptual mechanisms that influence behavior. Sociology provides an understanding of human social interaction, social groups, social structures, culture, and social inequality. With philosophy, areas such as morality, free will, and the meaning of life are explored. Interaction with other groups will occur throughout life whether it be a job, school, neighbors, social events, asking for directions. A strong and diverse knowledge has always...
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...Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2012 / Rules and Regulations two impacts on its business. First, the BPYC expects the NATO conference to severely limit the BPYC’s income stream, which is normally generated from the aforementioned services. Second, the BPYC expects the NATO conference to have an impact on the BPYC’s membership development, which typically occurs in mid April. In light of these impacts, the BPYC asked to meet with an agent of the Coast Guard to discuss the BPYC’s expected losses and to arrive at a reasonable compensation. On April 20, 2012, a member of the Coast Guard’s offices in Cleveland, OH, on behalf of the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, telephoned the BPYC and confirmed the above understanding of the BPYC’s comment and its request. In light of the BPYC’s comment, the Coast Guard will not change the TFR published on April 13, 2012. Although the BPYC raised concerns about the economic impact of the Coast Guard’s security zones, the BPYC’s comment did not directly speak to the design, the establishment, or the enforcement of these security zones. The BPYC did not ask the Coast Guard to modify the security zones or to reconsider the manner in which they are enforced. Rather, the BPYC simply asked to meet with the Coast Guard to discuss compensation. While the Coast Guard takes seriously the economic impact that its rules might have on small entities, the Coast Guard is unable to provide compensation to small entities so impacted...
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...Pell Grants Currently, the Department of Education regulates need-based grants like the Federal Pell Grant. It does not need to be repaid as long as the funding is earned. The need is determined once the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is completed and an EFC or Estimated Family Contribution is assigned. The EFC for a student determines how much Pell Grant funding they qualify for. Pell Grant funds adjust due to EFC calculations for a student and the number of courses a student is enrolled in each term. Students with a zero EFC qualify for maximum Pell funds each term. With the number of Pell eligible students increasing and the majority of them receiving automatic zeros regulations are critical. “A student can receive a zero...
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...One article in the ‘options for repaying student loans’. The article was published in March 23, 2009 and the source came from the Hudson Valley business Journal. The title of the article is managing student financial aid and loan debt during difficult economic times. The volume of the publication is Vol. 19 Issue 12, p27-27, 1/6p and the date I retrieved the information is March 15, 2012. The article offers information on services offered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) for students and families who are seeking financial aid or repaying student loans during challenging economic times. HESC helps people pay for college. Students and families whose income has been affected by the economic recession due to unemployment can ask the college for financial aid. Several options for borrowers who have problems in repaying federal student loans are also presented. The other in ‘options to pay for college’. The article was published in April, 16, 2007 and the source came from the U.S. News & World Report. The title of the article is, ON THE MONEY TRAIL. The volume of the publication is VOL 142 Issue 13, p64-66, 3p and the date I retrieved the information is March 18, 2012. The article offers options and opportunities for those struggling to pay the increasing cost of college educations. Rates of growth for annual tuition at private and public schools is listed. Federal funding for Pell grants, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Smart Grants, 529...
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...TO BE FILLED IN BY MISSION AND ATTACHED TO EACH COPY OF APPLICATION ICCR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CHECK LIST FOR MISSIONS 1. | Application form being used is for the right academic year. | ( ) | 2. | Six copies/sets of the application duly filled in and properly tagged are sent herewith | ( ) | 3. | Scholarship scheme has been selected/ ticked properly by the scholar | ( ) | 4. | Course/ University option has been properly indicated by the scholar | ( ) | 5. | There are seven recent passport size photographs, six pasted (one on each form with signature) and one additional photograph not pasted to any form | ( ) | 6. | Certified copies have been attached of the syllabi and graduation certificates/ marksheets for all educational qualification listed | ( ) | 7. | Marks sheets etc. for the minimum qualifications required by the student to qualify for his course of choice have been attached | ( ) | 8. | Synopsis of proposed area of research by have been attached by this student who is applying for doctoral/ post doctoral course | ( ) | 9. | This application is for a B.E. course and has the confirmation the candidate has taken Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) in his/her school living examinations (mandatory requirement) for Engineering courses | ( ) | 10. | Video/audio cassettes of students wishing to study performing Arts are enclosed. | ( ) | 11. | Certified...
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...2011-2012 Financial Aid Change Form Student Information (Please print or type) Student Legal Last Name First Name Middle Internal Transfer Code Student IRN Change Information (Check all that apply) 1. I did attend another college or university (other than the University of Phoenix) as of July 1, 2011. 2. I originally indicated that I did want to apply for grants and Direct loans. However, I do not want to apply for grants and Direct Loans. 3. I originally indicated that I did want to apply for Direct loans in addition to grants. However, I only want to apply for grants and do not want Direct loans. 4. I originally indicated that I did not want to apply for Direct loans in addition to grants. However, I do want to apply for grants and Direct loans. The total amount of federal financial aid I would like to borrow for my academic year is $________________. 5. I want to increase the amount of my federal financial aid loans by requesting additional funds in the amount of $________________. 6. I want to decrease the amount of my federal financial aid loans in the amount of $________________. Note: If you have already received a financial aid award letter, please contact your finance advisor to cancel all or a portion of your federal financial aid loans. 7. I originally indicated that I did not want to apply for unsubsidized Direct loans. However, now I do want to apply for unsubsidized Direct loans. I want to increase the...
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...Freshman Scholarships Scholarship consideration deadline: February 1 General and competitive scholarships for freshmen are available to students attending Southern Miss the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. To be considered for any of these scholarships, you must submit: • an application for admission • $35 application fee • ACT or SAT scores • a high school transcript Standardized test scores| Only standardized test scores earned through December 2012 (ACT) and January 2013 (SAT) will be considered for scholarship-awarding purposes. The written portion of the SAT is not considered. Combining scholarships | Students may be considered for multiple Admissions-based scholarships, but only one scholarship offer may be accepted. The only exception to this is the Regional Scholarship, the award representing the full cost of nonresident tuition. Students can accept multiple scholarships offered through other departments at Southern Miss or scholarships offered through sources outside the university. Such departmental or outside scholarships may be combined with Admissions-based scholarships. Click the plus signs below to expand the sections and get complete details. General Admissions-Based Scholarship Opportunities Consideration Deadline: February 1 National Merit Scholarships Opportunities National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship Students designated as National Merit Semifinalists will receive the National Merit Semifinalist...
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...Private Grant Discounting tuition towards disaster. Study the effects of college tuition discounting. Findings indicated that: 1. At least 1/4 of the colleges and universities used discounting strategies that resulted in large losses of tuition revenue 2. Institutions with the greatest increases in discount rates raised their spending on institutional grants by $3,375 per undergraduate, but their tuition and fee revenue grew by just $3,069; 3. Discounting strategies do not appear to have significantly improved the academic profiles of admitted undergraduates when measured by changes in median admissions test scores of entering first-year students 4. Tuition discounting appear to have helped institutions increase their number of low-income undergraduates 5. Increased use of tuition discounting appear to have made it possible for more students from all income levels to enter higher education. Colleges and universities have several distinct goals for using tuition discounts: * to increase enrollments of low-income and other under-represented students; * to raise enrollments of students with high academic achievements or other talents; * To increase revenue from tuition and fees. However, the results show that at least one quarter of the four-year private colleges and universities used discounting strategies that resulted in large losses of tuition revenue. The institutions with the greatest increases in discount rates raised their spending...
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...Financial Aid Payday Schedules: 2015 - 2016 All Pell Grant and CalGrant awards are based on full-time enrollment unless otherwise indicated. Adjustments will be made during the semester based on your actual enrollment in *active classes* at the time of disbursement. Late start class such as: 2nd/3rd-5-week, and 2nd-8-week, will not be considered for payment until class begins. If you are enrolled in these classes you must NOTIFY US WHEN CLASS BEGINS. Awards such as FSEOG, FWS, Cal Grant, and Direct Loans require 1/2-time (6 units) enrollment or more at all times. All awards will be canceled if you drop below 1/2-time (6 units). Financial Aid awards are divided into TWO PAYMENTS PER SEMESTER (except for summer Pell Grant award) as follows: Semester payment FIRST PAYMENT SECOND PAYMENT Fall 2015 August 28, 2015 October 30, 2015 Spring 2016 January 22, 2016 April 1, 2016 Description Consists of 1/2 of the total semester award. You MUST BE ENROLLED AND MAINTAIN at least 6 units (active classes; no late start classes will be considered) at the time of disbursement to receive payment. Consists of 1/2 of total semester award. You must be enrolled in at least 12 units at the time of disbursement to receive payment. Enrollment between 9-11.99 units may be eligible for a prorated amount. Enrollment between 0-8.99 units is not eligible for the 2nd disbursement of the semester. If you receive your award notice after a scheduled payday, you may expect to receive your first disbursement...
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...INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EFFICIENCY 1 Increasing Efficiency in a Community College Scholarship Program Margit Brumbaugh Concordia University Portland An Action Research Proposal/Report Presented to The Graduate Program in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Masters in Education/Educational Leadership Concordia University Portland 2011 INCREASING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EFFICIENCY 2 Abstract This action research was designed to increase the efficiency of a community college scholarship program. The research developed in response to a desire to increase numbers of scholarship applications from students and to streamline the selection and financial reconciliation processes at the research site. The literature search revealed these aims to be common among community college scholarship programs nationwide. Data was gathered through surveys, interviews, and observations. Data analysis suggests that passive information on the part of colleges, lack of student confidence in qualifications, and lack of student awareness of the differences in scholarship criteria are significant contributing factors leading to low rates of application. Data related to recipient selection processes show that committee training, the use of multiple reviewers, and the use of consistently-applied scoring rubrics increase selection efficiency. Results suggest further research possibilities to determine the extent to which various scholarship marketing strategies, and the manner...
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...Professional Judgment Request Bahja jones SU20025687 Student Name: ______________________________________ Diamond ID: ___________________________ Thousand oaks campus Campus: __________________________________________________________________________________ Please check the appropriate box: CHECK REASON FOR APPEAL Satisfactory Academic Progress Please submit this form to your Campus Business Office Winter Term of Submission: ________ Submission #: ________ Selective Service Please submit this form to your Campus Business Office Dependency Override Please submit this form to your Campus Business Office Professional Judgment Please submit this form to your Campus Business Office Data element used to calculate Cost of Attendance Data element used to calculated Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) Unsubsidized Stafford to a dependent student Declining to certify Direct Loan (i.e. partially or entirely) Parent enrolled in college Other FOR OFFICE USE ONLY The decision to exercise professional judgment is based on the following unusual circumstances: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The following documents to support the unusual circumstances are attached: ________________________________________________________________...
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...STEM Scholars Program Conditions – 2016-2017 STEM Scholars A program funded by the National Science Foundation that provides financial support (covering tuition, fees and cost of living) as well as academic support to selected students who meet the following requirements: 1. The student must be planning on transferring to a four-year school and majoring in STEM. STEM refers to, “science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that includes biological sciences (except medicine and other clinical fields); physical sciences (including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science); mathematical sciences; computer and information sciences; geosciences; engineering; and technology areas associated with the preceding disciplines (for example, biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.),” according to NSF’s S-STEM solicitation. 2. The student must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing Southwestern Illinois College, (School code:001636) as a choice of school in the college release section. The student must be eligible for federal aid. 3. All recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of SWIC District 522 or East St. Louis at the time of application and during attendance at SWIC. 4. All recipients of this scholarship must be U. S. citizens, nationals (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), permanent resident aliens, or aliens admitted as refugees (as defined...
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...------------------------------------------------- Cal Grant GPA Requirement Filing for the March 2, 2015, Cal Grant Award Deadline To be considered for a 2015-16 Cal Grant award, you must have completed both of these application requirements by March 2, 2015*: 1. Submitted a 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a 2015-16 California Dream Act Application. 2. Ensured that a certified Grade Point Average (GPA) was submitted to the California Student Aid Commission (Commission). The Commission will not process any GPAs that may have been submitted in prior years. In order for a student to be considered for a 2015-2016 Cal Grant award, a new GPA form must be received by the Commission by the stated deadline. The March 2, 2015, Cal Grant filing deadline has passed. The next filing deadline, for community college students only, is September 2, 2015 (see below). If circumstances beyond your control prevented the submission of your March 2 Cal Grant GPA, you may file an appeal according to the following instructions. Filing a March 2 Late GPA Appeal State law and Commission regulations allow students to file appeals if they were not able to submit their GPA on-time due to circumstances beyond their control. Students wishing to file an appeal to submit a late March 2 GPA must follow the instructions on the form below. All late GPA appeals and the calculated GPA must be submitted using this form and must be received by the Commission: 1. For High School...
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