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The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume the collections process of defaulted federal student loans beginning May 5th. ow.ly/93x050VEXTL

Facing financial and demographic pressure, Pennsylvania State University plans to close some of its smaller commonwealth campuses in the coming years, although no decision has been made as to how many will close. #GreatCollegeAdvice #PSU #CollegeClosures buff.ly/41icw2B

While the American public may believe that the cost of attending college has gotten higher, Americans are paying less than they did a decade ago, especially after accounting for inflation. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeCosts #HigherEd buff.ly/3CVKmCu

While it may seem tempting to pad extracurricular activities by joining everything, college admissions officers are usually looking for commitment, growth, and genuine interest. #GreatCollegeAdvice #Extracurriculars #CollegeAdmissions #CollegeApplications buff.ly/3XgBj63

Despite turnaround, Wisconsin's Northland College will be closing at the end of this academic year. Declining enrollments and high operating costs played a major role in the institution's closure. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeClosures #NorthlandCollege buff.ly/3QzBA08

Florida reversed a decade-old law and eliminated in-state tuition for undocumented students. While some states are introducing similar legislation, others are doubling down on supporting this student population. #GreatCollegeAdvice #HigherEdLegislation buff.ly/417vI2M

This op-ed from a Harvard student argues that unlike legacy preference and recruited athletes, donor preferences shouldn't necessarily be ended given the benefits of large donations to institutions. #GreatCollegeAdvice #DonorAdmissions #CollegeAdmissions buff.ly/41w5Xe0

Homeschooling and other non-traditional schooling options are seeing a surge in popularity. Many colleges are also taking efforts to outline differences in the college admissions process for these students. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions buff.ly/4kbiOtw

What does the last 100 years of college admissions look like? Here's two professors' take on who has been included and excluded on college campuses over the last century. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions buff.ly/3X92iA7

A recent report finds that fewer universities are partnering with online program managers (OPMs) and that rather than opting for a revenue-sharing model, colleges are paying set fees for services. #GreatCollegeAdvice #OnlineLearning #OPMs buff.ly/3D3RvR4

For this professional, choosing a school with a strong Career Services team that allowed for multiple part-time jobs and internships during her four years helped set her up for success. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeDecisions buff.ly/3Dgg0dM

Higher education is often slow to change, meaning that institutions are rarely proactive when data and numbers indicate that it may be time to look for a merger partner or prepare to wind down. #GreatCollegeAdvice #HigherEd #CollegeClosures buff.ly/3QryMCb

The college admissions process has become more high-stakes and stressful, with colleges somewhat contributing by increasing selectivity and keeping their selection process opaque. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeAdmissions #HigherEducation buff.ly/4k4M7xH

FAFSA completion mandates tend to change student outcomes fairly rapidly, often increasing college enrollment. While more states are implementing these mandates, some are repealing them as well. #GreatCollegeAdvice #FAFSAMandates #CollegeEnrollment buff.ly/41c3Z19

While most colleges are test-optional, it usually benefits students to submit SAT and ACT scores. Some scammers are taking advantage of this by tricking families into paying for bogus test prep materials. #GreatCollegeAdvice #SAT #ACT buff.ly/4kbljw2

It can be difficult for many parents to allow their children to make their own choices as they graduate high school and prepare to go to college, but it is important not to be overbearing while still being supportive. #GreatCollegeAdvice #CollegeDecisions buff.ly/3D0JM6m

The simplified Carnegie classifications have gone from ten criteria to two for R-1 status, allowing institutions to focus on research instead of attaining R-1 status. #GreatCollegeAdvice #ResearchUniversities #CarnegieClassifications buff.ly/3X86wYK

Research finds that when tracking the return on investment of a degree, the timing matters. While associate's and bachelor's degree holders have similar earnings after graduation, the gap widens over time. #GreatCollegeAdvice #StudentOutcomes buff.ly/410mWUt

In California, the number of high school seniors completing the FAFSA has dropped significantly. Some abelieve this may be caused by student fears about their information being used for immigration enforcement. #GreatCollegeAdvice #FAFSA #FinancialAid buff.ly/4k4gmVM

For the 2025 fiscal year, the Pell Grant program is projected to face a $2.7 billion funding shortfall. For students, this may mean changes to eligibility or reduced awards. #PellGrants #FinancialAid buff.ly/41l7L9E