Major changes coming to federal financial aid form
Also called the FAFSA, the updated changes will make the massive form easier to fill out while also expanding access to families interested in financial support for college - an increasingly large expense for anyone heading to college.
Also called the FAFSA, the updated changes will make the massive form easier to fill out while also expanding access to families interested in financial support for college - an increasingly large expense for anyone heading to college.
39 staff at Wayne-Westland School District laid off after discovery of major budget shortfall
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
It's unclear how the district managed to overspend by $28 million, but said the discrepancy was found during an audit.
UM Ann Arbor student resolutions ask university to take stance on Israel-Hamas war
The resolutions stemmed from petitions with enough signatures to be included on the ballot for the U of M Student Central Government elections. Voting is open to approximately 50,000 students on campus, until Thursday night.
The resolutions stemmed from petitions with enough signatures to be included on the ballot for the U of M Student Central Government elections. Voting is open to approximately 50,000 students on campus, until Thursday night.
Dept. of Education launches probe into antisemitic, anti-Muslim discrimination at schools
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Six colleges and one school district are under investigation for these alleged incidents amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Oxford School Board comments on shooting report, parents express ongoing concerns
The school board apologized to all Oxford students, the victims, families, and staff in a meeting on Tuesday. However, numerous parents expressed that an apology alone is insufficient; they are calling for the removal of board members.
The school board apologized to all Oxford students, the victims, families, and staff in a meeting on Tuesday. However, numerous parents expressed that an apology alone is insufficient; they are calling for the removal of board members.
$17M budget deficit discovered after Wayne-Westland school district thought it had surplus
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
The Wayne-Westland Community Schools District is forced to make budget changes after a $17 million budget deficit was recently discovered. The district thought it had a surplus, but the review of finances revealed the massive shortfall.
Parents demand answers from Wayne-Westland school district following $17M budget shortfall
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Many parents voiced their frustration at Wayne-Westland Community Schools officals after an audit revealed a budget shortfall of $17.6 million.
Hundreds of high school girls carve career paths at EMU STEM event
For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.
For 13 years, Eastern Michigan University's Digital Divas programs have been introducing middle and high school girls to STEM through hands-on workshops. About 600 girls participated on Friday.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
Beloved teacher's reassignment from Westland high school outrages students, parents
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
Students and parents of John Glenn High School protested the transfer of Dave Daly Thursday since the English teacher was a favorite of many in the district.
DPSCD Superintendent highlights student improvement in Detroit schools
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
During his State of the Schools address, DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti expressed that students are making advancements in literacy and test scores. However, there is still a lot of work to be done.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Hamtramck Public School campus closes after receiving threat
Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Hamtramck Public Schools reported that a threat was directed towards its Dickinson West Elementary and Kosciuszko Middle School campus over the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of students and staff, the district closed the campus on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
High school ACT test scores drop to 30-year low
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
The average scores in reading, science and math all were below benchmarks the ACT says students must reach to have a high probability of success in college courses.
New bill lets retired Michigan teachers return to classrooms without losing pensions
In an effort to combat a teacher shortage, Michigan is allowing retired educators to return to the classroom without losing their pensions.
In an effort to combat a teacher shortage, Michigan is allowing retired educators to return to the classroom without losing their pensions.
MSU college applicants from families making less than $65K may qualify for free tuition
“So college applicants that are currently applying to colleges right now, will be eligible for this program in the fall of 2024,” he said.
“So college applicants that are currently applying to colleges right now, will be eligible for this program in the fall of 2024,” he said.
MSU offering free tuition to some Michigan students
Spartan Tuition Advantage, a program that goes into effect next school year, will allow students whose families make $65,000 or less to attend school for free.
Spartan Tuition Advantage, a program that goes into effect next school year, will allow students whose families make $65,000 or less to attend school for free.
Biden's second attempt at student loan debt cancellation moves forward with debate over plan's details
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Fourteen people chosen by the Biden administration will meet Tuesday for the first of three hearings on student loan relief.
Sailing the Detroit River, Western International students study biology and reconnect with their home
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.
Students of the Western International High School sailed from the helm, learned about the history of Detroit, and even caught a jellyfish while looking for plankton.