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The 2025-26 FAFSA faces its first test
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid began its first phase of testing on Oct. 1 with around 1,000 high school seniors. Experts hope the approach will lead to a better experience for students and families than last year’s FAFSA rollout. Read >
In the News
A wealth-based Pell Grant?
University of California researchers say an additional Pell Grant based on household wealth could help close racial gaps in college attendance and completion. Read >
Accumulation of opportunities in childhood linked to education, career success
A new report finds that the number of “life opportunities” accrued by students between birth and high school can be a greater predictor of educational attainment and earnings than childhood poverty alone. Read >
Georgetown News
Making Georgetown ‘a richer place for faith’
The recently renovated Ammerman Makóm, Georgetown University’s Jewish gathering space, is one of eight sacred spaces on the main campus for community members of all faiths. Read >
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