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Education

Early FAFSA could reduce summer melt, help more St. Louis students go to college

For the first time, high school seniors can apply for federal student aid at the same time they apply for college.Instead of opening the Free Application…

Danielle Washington of the Wyman Center walks Ozzie Furlow through financial aid literacy training at St. Louis Graduates' High School to College Center. Furlow plans to enroll as a freshman at Arkansas Baptist in August 2016.

Education

Four years in, St. Louis Graduates’ summer drop-in center helps bridge high school and college

When Ozzie Furlow graduated from Hazelwood East High School in June, he planned to attend Missouri Western State University in the fall.But there was a…

Student members of the coalition visited the Capitol Wednesday to distribute their report and discuss their recommendations with Missouri lawmakers.

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri merit-based college aid program - Bright Flight - criticized for lack of diversity

A student advocacy group wants Missouri’s merit-based scholarship program, Bright Flight, to be restructured. Advocates say it should take a back seat to…

Karissa Anderson (left) of the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and DACA student Naomi Carranza (right) joined host Don Marsh in studio.

Education

After three-word budget bill change, Missouri DACA students hit with higher tuition

A small but critical addition to a Missouri budget bill may keep the children of undocumented immigrants from attending state public universities by…

Economy & Business

Rude lesson in economics: Student loans are harder to get

This post first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: August 11, 2008 - Sure as the season itself, students heading back to college this fall will be seeking…