The U.S. Department of Education released the 2025–26 FAFSA on November 21, 2024, offering access to federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. FAFSA data also supports state and institutional aid. Students must report taxable portions of scholarships or grants exceeding education expenses on their IRS filings. Federal Student Aid FAQs provide detailed guidance for accurate reporting.
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Lucknow University has announced the odd semester results for the 2024-25 academic period. Results for various UG and PG courses, including BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, and MCom, are now available. Students can check their results on the university's official website using their login credentials. Discrepancies can be reported to the university's examination authorities.
Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) has announced the Class 10 and 12 results for the December 2024 Ruk Jana Nahi exams. Students can check and download their results from the official website, mpsos.nic.in. The exams were conducted from December 18-28, 2024, for Class 10 and December 18-January 2, 2025, for Class 12.
Oklahoma’s Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters has proposed requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status for public school enrollment, igniting sharp debate. Supporters claim it ensures transparency, while critics warn it could deter immigrant families and violate the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling. The controversial measure faces legal hurdles and raises concerns over educational equity and inclusivity.
Representative David Rouzer from North Carolina introduced a bill, H.R. 369, to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, a key part of Donald Trump’s "Project 2025" agenda. The proposal, which aims to redirect $200 billion, has sparked intense debate over the future of U.S. education. Supporters argue it would grant local control, while critics warn it could worsen inequality in public schools, particularly in low-income areas. The bill’s fate remains uncertain in Congress.
The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2025 admit card for the PCM group on April 10. Candidates can download it from cetcell.mahacet.org. The entrance exam will be conducted from April 19 to 27 (excluding April 24) and will feature three MCQ-based papers, with no negative marking and difficulty similar to JEE (Main).
Rashtriya Raksha University, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a one-year hybrid Master's program in Financial and Economic Crimes aimed at working professionals. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, the program focuses on preventing and controlling financial crimes. The program has received the backing of regulatory bodies like RBI and SEBI, and law enforcement agencies including CBI and NIA. The university boasts a 93% placement rate across... Expand
The University of Central Florida (UCF) has improved its national selectivity ranking to No. 71, reflecting its growing academic standards and increasing competition for admission. UCF's acceptance rate for fall 2023 was 39.5%, with applications surging to over 60,000. The university is now third in Florida behind UF and FSU. This rise in selectivity is key to UCF's pursuit of preeminence status, which could unlock additional funding and further enhance its academic reputation.
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has released the REET 2025 Level 1 and Level 2 question papers online, with provisional answer keys expected soon. Candidates can download the question papers from the official websites. After the answer key release, they can raise objections by paying a fee. The final answer key will be used for result preparation.
The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the US Department of Education and shift its $1.6 trillion student loan program to the Small Business Administration has raised alarms in the legal education sector. Experts fear delays in loan disbursements, increased reliance on private loans, and financial instability for law schools, as the SBA lacks experience in managing education financing.
GIC has released admit cards for the Assistant Manager Scale-I recruitment exam. Candidates can visit the official website of the General Insurance Corporation of India to check and download the admit card. The online examination will be conducted on January 5, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.