1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. Why?
Almost 1 in 4 prospective students, 24%, began at least one college application but wound up not submitting any during the 2018-19 application cycle, according to an August working paper published by Brown University’s Annenberg Institute. Research indicates the essay portion of many applications is a sticking point. Students who completed a valid essay response were 51 percentage points more likely to hit submit than those who did not, at 94% versus 43%.
To learn more: https://www.highereddive.com/news/1-in-4-students-never-finish-their-college-applications-why/691700/
US public universities refute claim they are amply funded
Entering the new academic year, US public colleges and universities are fighting a new round of criticisms that they are fuelling the nation’s debt crisis by charging too much in tuition fees. “Colleges are well funded, at least relative to the past,” said an author of one of the data reviews, Andrew Gillen, a senior policy analyst at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “Claims that higher education is underfunded should be met with skepticism.”
One expert who has been rebutting the critiques of higher education spending, Robert Toutkoushian, a professor of higher education at the University of Georgia, said comparisons to state revenue provide important context. But even straight-dollar measures of state spending on higher education show little if any growth across the US in recent decades, for a sector that faces unusually difficult structural demands.
To learn more: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/us-public-universities-refute-claim-they-are-amply-funded
Education Department settles with 5 law schools that it said improperly distributed financial aid
The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday it struck settlement agreements with five law schools that the agency said improperly disbursed federal financial aid to students in unaccredited programs. Albany Law School, in New York, Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, Brooklyn Law School, New England Law Boston, and New York Law School improperly distributed almost $2.9 million in Title IV money between July 2017 and June 2022, the Education Department said.
Under the settlements, the five institutions will reimburse the Education Department’s “expected loss” for the allegedly misused funds, and three of them will pay fines, the highest being $120,000. An Education Department spokesperson said Thursday the colleges are not reimbursing the agency for the full $2.9 million, but did not provide a precise figure.
To learn more: https://www.highereddive.com/news/education-department-settles-with-5-law-schools-that-it-said-improperly-dis/691810/
Canada Student Visa Program Will Get Facelift with Trusted Institutions
Canada is on the way to improvise its student visa program, adding the advantage of the Trusted Institutions tag. Currently, Canada has been experiencing a large number of student visa applications from international students. The modifications in the visa program are to deal with the issues with concrete plans and executions.
In this new announcement from IRCC, the government has clarified that only Designated Learning Institutes (DLI) will accept the admissions of international students. Additionally, students must submit a Letter of Acceptance from the DLI institute during their study visa permit process.
To learn more: https://www.kansaz.in/news/canada-student-visa-program-will-get-facelift-with-trusted-institutions
US to leverage India’s National Education Policy aimed at higher studies of students
Indian students going to the US for higher studies may witness a new trend in the coming years. The Indian government and the US government are working closely on several initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education for students.
According to reports, the US State Department is creating an educational program that aligns with India’s New Education Policy (NEP). Through the scheme, Indian academics will have a new option to enroll in American colleges and obtain a one-time professional master’s degree with an artificial specialization.
Study Abroad: The India Connect Program aims at striking a balanced exchange of Singaporean and Indian students
For many years, NTU has sponsored an India Connect program that has allowed around 700 Indian undergraduates to have short-term research attachments in Singapore to date. This program is now focused on IIT Madras and IISc Bangalore with the aim of selecting students with a high probability of pursuing graduate studies. In addition, the India Connect program is progressing towards striking a balanced exchange of Singaporean and Indian students. All India Connect students undertake research projects with NTU faculty.
Should students buy Travel insurance policy or health cover before flying abroad for studies?
According to a report using data from the Ministry of External Affairs, over 1.3 million students from India were pursuing their education in 79 countries in 2022. According to a report, Australia, Canada, the UAE, and the US are the most popular choices for Indian students looking for educational degrees outside the country.
While students want to venture overseas to achieve their dreams, a rounded student travel insurance policy is vital. It gives students and their families peace of mind to focus on their academic pursuits and cultural experiences, knowing they are protected against medical and trip-related unforeseen circumstances during their study abroad.
Chick-fil-A Opens Applications for All 2024 Scholarships
Applications are now available for scholarships from Chick-fil-A, Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year. These scholarships, which will be awarded in spring 2024, will mark the 51st year of scholarship giving at Chick-fil-A, Inc., and reflect the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting education throughout the communities it serves.
Applications for the Chick-fil-A™ Community Scholars program will be accepted through Nov. 1, 2023. This program awards at least 12 scholarships of $25,000 annually to community service-minded leaders in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada, who do not work for Chick-fil-A, Inc. or within a Chick-fil-A® restaurant, helping them pursue their goals through furthering their education.
To learn more: https://rutherfordsource.com/chick-fil-a-opens-applications-for-all-2024-scholarships/
Students receive scholarships to support future careers in the dairy industry
Twelve undergraduate students were recently recognized with Student Leader Scholarships, an award intended to encourage and empower the next generation of dairy producers. Supported by the Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, and Tröegs Independent Brewing for the 2023-24 academic year, each scholarship recipient will receive $3,000 to support their undergraduate studies in academic programs that support the dairy industry.
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