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How students in Hartford can apply for Yard Goats scholarship programs
The Hartford Yard Goats are accepting applications for the 2024 Scholarship Programs. The Hartford Yard Goats Foundation will present five different $2,000 scholarships and high school seniors who live or are going to school in Hartford can apply. Applications will be accepted until June 7. “We want to support young people in our community who are making positive decisions to…
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CT colleges and universities want more funding for higher education
The heads of the state’s two public university systems warned of massive budget cuts without help from the state. The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system and University of Connecticut told lawmakers Tuesday they could face cuts without additional support. “This would be an absolute code red, DEFCON one situation,” CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng said. CSCU is currently budgeted...
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CT colleges and universities want more funding for higher education
On Tuesday, Connecticut’s Colleges and Universities asked for more money. Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget proposal didn’t include any new money for higher education, but the two systems say that could lead to devastating cuts.
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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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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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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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Lawmakers Aiming to Lower Cost of Higher Education
A little bit of relief is on the way for some college students.