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University enrollment is up in Michigan, but big schools far outpacing smaller colleges
January 22, 2024
Lansing State Journal
For the first time in 12 years, Michigan higher education enrollment is on the rise, a statistic experts said is a good sign for the future economy of the state. It's not good news for all Michigan public universities, however. The largest schools, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, are seeing more students enroll but smaller schools like Central Michigan University continue to battle falling enrollment.
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Battle in Michigan emerges on requiring FAFSA to graduate high school
January 15, 2024
The Detroit News
Views about the proposal, which passed the Democratic-controlled Senate in November and was referred to a House education subcommittee, are mixed across the state, with opposition coming from the Michigan Department of Education and other groups.
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New FAFSA form: What MI students need to know about 2024-2025 application
January 3, 2024
Bridge Michigan
The “soft launch” of the new FAFSA form — touted as shorter and simpler than the previous version — has elicited plenty of grumbling from students due to maintenance pauses throughout its first few days of its availability.
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Michigan to potentially mandate FAFSA completion for high school graduation
December 6, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
It has already passed in the Michigan Senate, and a piece of legislation could soon become law in Michigan. It would require all high school seniors to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA.
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Michigan spread word on free college. But are residents listening?
December 6, 2023
Bridge Michigan
College attainment rates are increasing in the Detroit region, but many are still unaware of state and federal programs that can lower the cost of college, according to a new education report.
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MCC awarded $156,000 grant to support student and immigrant success
November 16, 2023
Grand Blanc View
Mott Community College has been awarded a $156,000 grant by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit and the Michigan College Access Network to implement a new initiative called Pathways to Success.
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Michigan College Access Network to host 12th annual conference on postsecondary education attainment
November 8, 2023
Mid-Michigan NOW
Educators, administrators, community leaders, and other professionals from across the state will gather to discuss how to build stronger communities for all Michiganders through postsecondary education.
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FAFSA Delays Raise Concerns Some Students Will Miss Out On College Aid
October 26, 2023
The 74
A U.S. Department of Education delay in revising the forms known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) means college advisors nationally will have to wait two months to start helping the 20 million students that typically apply.
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GISD is Working Towards Opening the Path to College for High School Seniors
October 23, 2023
Flintside
October is Michigan College Month when many colleges and universities across the state are waiving their application fees. As part of the program, local school districts will be focused on making sure high school seniors get the proper information.
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Financial Aid Program Could expand to Include Room and Board
October 13, 2023
Spartan Newsroom
Students in 13 communities known as Promise Zones would be able to receive more financial aid to assist with on-campus housing and meal plans at public community colleges and four-year institutions under a legislative proposal.
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Mott Community College Receives $156,000
October 10, 2023
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Mott Community College (MCC) has received $156,000 to implement an initiative aimed at better supporting immigrant, refugee, and first-generation students.
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Michigan State's new tuition program starts in fall 2024
October 9, 2023
Lansing State Journal
Michigan State University on Monday announced a new program that will cover the full cost of tuition for high school graduates whose families make $65,000 or less per year.
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MCC awarded $156,000 grant to support student and immigrant success
October 7, 2023
The County Press
Mott Community College has been awarded a $156,000 grant by the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit and the Michigan College Access Network to implement a new initiative called Pathways to Success.
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Promise Zone Act Changes Discussed By Senate Appropriations
October 4, 2023
Gongwer
A Senate panel on Wednesday discussed two bills that would make modifications to the Promise Zone Authority Act, including new requirements for board members and changes to make on-campus room and board a qualified expense.
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Michigan Reconnect Program now open to students 21 and up
October 3, 2023
WILX News 10
State officials, educators, and students gathered at Lansing Community College to kick off the expansion of the Michigan Reconnect Program, which originally welcomed students ages 25 and up, now expanding to students aged 21 to 24.
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Lack of school counselors hobbles Michigan college enrollment efforts
October 2, 2023
Bridge Michigan
Michigan already has one of the worst student-to-counselor ratios in the nation, ranking 48th in the country with an average of one counselor for every 615 students, according to data from the 2020-21 school year.
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Pickford counselor selected for MCAN’s cohort of School Counselor Fellows
September 27, 2023
EUP News
Offered in collaboration with the San Diego State University Center for Equity and Postsecondary Attainment, this two-year program provides a select group of Michigan school counselors with mentorship and training rooted in leadership and advocacy.
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Grants awarded to colleges to increase completion rates
September 22, 2023
WNEM
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Office of Sixty by 30, Global Detroit, and Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) awarded a total of $1.5 million in Student and Immigrant Success Grants to 12 colleges in Michigan.