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FUTURE Act establishes permanent funding to HBCUs, simplifies FAFSA
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FUTURE Act establishes permanent funding to HBCUs, simplifies FAFSA

The Senate voted unanimously to pass the FUTURE Act (Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education) on Thursday, securing $225 million annually in funding for HBCUs and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).

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Is an Ivy League education worth it? Research states that for minority and first-generation students, it can be life-changing.
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Is an Ivy League education worth it? Research states that for minority and first-generation students, it can be life-changing.

The most selective schools really do make an extraordinary difference in life earnings for ‘black and Hispanic students’ and ‘students who had parents with an average of less than 16 years of schooling.’” Despite the fact that it is easier to get into elite schools if you are wealthy or a legacy student, minority and first-generation students are likely to benefit the most from going to an elite undergraduate institution.

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