(From Inside Higher Education) T he rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) has been, unequivocally, a mess. Inside Higher Ed has reported on every beat in the debacle , from the first signs of concern in 2022 to the lingering completion gap that threatens to undermine years of college-access progress. ... (link to rest of the article) . * Associated image was generated and vetted by the author using Microsoft CoPilot generative AI.

Advanced training and degrees are a goal of many First Generation students but they often need support in navigating requirements. The Cooperative Extension Service can support these youth as they transition into academic and workforce pathways. https://www.the74million.org/article/i-needed-help-students-spill-the-truth-about-college-experiences/ *Image created by Microsoft CoPilot