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Students applaud at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony on May 16, 2021, in Atlanta. Morehouse recently announced it would clear remaining tuition balances for students, joining several other HBCUs doing the same.

HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools

Aug 14, 2021
More than 20 historically Black colleges have used the CARES Act to wipe out their students' outstanding tuition balances. Erasing their debt, HBCU leaders say, benefits the students, and the school.
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The University of Texas-Austin announced Tuesday it is offering full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year.

University of Texas-Austin Promises Free Tuition For Low Income Students In 2020

Jul 10, 2019
The governing board voted to offer full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year. They also extended financial assistance to middle class students.
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Marc Lavarin, an assistant minister at Alfred Street Baptist Church, hugs Howard University student Mya Thompson after she learns the church's members have paid the $2,500 she owed the university.

Historic Black Church Donates $100,000 To Pay Off Debts Of Howard U. Students

Feb 12, 2019
The idea that bridging small financial shortfalls for students can make a big impact is starting to gain attention. For 34 students, a Virginia church's donation has eased the burden.
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Early last month ITT Tech closed its doors on nearly 40,000 students before they could graduate. Where are they now?

Where Are The 40,000 Students ITT Tech Left Behind When It Closed?

Oct 04, 2016
Community and nonprofit colleges across the country are recruiting former ITT Tech students who face a tough decision: roll the dice on transferring credits, or lose them all for debt relief.
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Average Student Loan Debt Reaches $21,666 In Nevada

Dec 01, 2014

Graduates of Nevada universities and colleges are less likely to be saddled with student loans, according to a new survey. The Institute for College...

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