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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025 · 35 MIN

Understanding Recent & Potential Policy Changes in Education

from Ol' College Try · host Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast

In this episode, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough discuss the current landscape of college funding, including the implications of recent education policies, the Dear Colleague letter, and the impact of potential changes to financial aid and student loans. They explore the challenges families face in navigating these changes and provide key takeaways for students and parents to better prepare for the future of college funding.Chapters: Implications of the Dear Colleague Letter (00:00) The Future of College Admissions and Financial Aid (08:10) The Broken System of Higher Education (09:05) Communication Challenges in Education Policy (12:50) Concerns Over Financial Aid and Scholarships (14:53) The Future of Student Loans (19:27 ) The Impact of PLUS Loans on College Affordability (23:59) Federal Funding and Institutional Responses (29:20) Key Takeaways for Students and Parents (32:13)⁠http://www.collegeaidpro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mycap.collegeaidpro.com⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group to Continue Getting Updates:⁠⁠ facebook.com/groups/collegeaidprospayingforcollegeandscholarships⁠⁠

In this episode, Matt Carpenter and Peg Keough discuss the current landscape of college funding, including the implications of recent education policies, the Dear Colleague letter, and the impact of potential changes to financial aid and student loans. They explore the challenges families face in navigating these changes and provide key takeaways for students and parents to better prepare for the future of college funding.Chapters: Implications of the Dear Colleague Letter (00:00) The Future of College Admissions and Financial Aid (08:10) The Broken System of Higher Education (09:05) Communication Challenges in Education Policy (12:50) Concerns Over Financial Aid and Scholarships (14:53) The Future of Student Loans (19:27 ) The Impact of PLUS Loans on College Affordability (23:59) Federal Funding and Institutional Responses (29:20) Key Takeaways for Students and Parents (32:13)⁠http://www.collegeaidpro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.mycap.collegeaidpro.com⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group to Continue Getting Updates:⁠⁠ facebook.com/groups/collegeaidprospayingforcollegeandscholarships⁠⁠

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