Spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship applications now open
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) announced Tuesday the opening of the spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship application.
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Students could benefit from filling out the FAFSA early
People can now start applying for federal aid for next school year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known ...
FEMA sends $1B to Florida storm victims, but some are still waiting on the agency
As of mid-December, FEMA shelled out $1.1 billion for Floridians who were victims of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, ...
After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn’t slash their benefits
Voters in the struggling Pennsylvania city of New Castle backed Donald Trump hoping he’d curb inflation. But he’ll be under ...
Trump’s Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor
As HUD secretary, Scott Turner would oversee billions in housing aid, but as a Texas state legislator he voted against ...
More Illinois universities are covering tuition for low-income households but issues with cost remain
Roosevelt University announced it will start offering a free tuition program this month, the Roosevelt Pledge. In September, ...
Will filling out student aid forms target undocumented parents for Trump's mass deportations?
CalMatters shares insights about Trump's mass deportation plans in terms of the risk federal financial aid applications for ...
Will my pharmacy be open on Christmas Eve? What you need to know in Michigan
No, Kroger grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day. Kroger stores, pharmacies and fuel centers will be open until 5 ...
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2 Bay Area House reps face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid
The lawsuit is the latest example of how debates over Israel and Gaza have moved to the courts since the outbreak of the war.
Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill
Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid to address extensive damage caused by hurricane and other ...
Here’s what’s in and out of the government funding agreement
The Senate approved a slimmed-down, temporary government spending plan early Saturday morning, averting a shutdown of the ...
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Congress nears funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid, avoiding government shutdown
Congressional leaders have unveiled legislation that will keep the federal government funded through March 14 and provide ...