Artificial Intelligence Collaborating With Universities – The Evolution Of Learning Is Here. ASU Is Leading In This Innovation, Resulting In $340 Million In Active Awards. The Aim Is To Revolutionize Educational Techniques, Aiding Scholarly Research And Boosting Administrative Efficiency. https://news.asu.edu/20240118-university-news-new-collaboration-openai-charts-future-ai-higher-education

The initial rollout of the form included calculations that were using pre-inflation dollars. This puts everyone at a disadvantage when the Department of Education determines the Student Aid Index for the family by qualifying for less free money. Today they announced that the tables have been updated to reflect the current value of the dollar.…

They Know Wealthy Students Will Contribute More To Their Revenue. So Are Ivy-Plus Institutions Really Graduating The Best And Brightest? If You Aren’t Wealthy, Extracurricular Activities Are Scored Differently In The Admissions Review.CONSIDER: Don’t Apply For Financial Aid Freshman Year. BUT, Once You Are Accepted – You Should Apply For All The Grants You Can…

Coding Will Be Just A Tool. https://www.educative.io/blog/is-computer-science-major-worth-it The Future, Lead By System Architects, Focus On Problem Solving And Logic Skills That Underpin Every Programming Language. https://www.theatlantic.comhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/computer-science-degree-value-generative-ai-age/675452/

Because the rules are changing and siblings in college will not help the family the same way it has in the past, you are advised to take additional steps to secure the most aid available. This idea may seem like you are taking a big leap but this is going to be par for the…

It Will Take Weeks For Colleges To Upload FAFSA Info – Delaying Award Offers. Faculty Will Be Under Pressure To Produce Offers Quickly To Retain Applicant Interest. https://www.ncan.org/news/657885/2024-25-FAFSA-To-Launch-by-December-31-But-Challenges-Remain.htm

COMMON APP ESSAY TIP: Sometimes The Smallest Moments Can Provide A Wonderful Essay Topic. Think About What You Do Everyday That Is Special Unto You. The Story Should Be 20% Of The Essay And The Rest Of It Should Be What You Learned From That Moment And How It Has Shaped Who You Are Today…

Good universities are looking for ways to attract families who are looking for affordability in higher education. We at PCG like to see this trend so that you can make the best decision for you and the student. Lehigh is now offering free tuition to families who make less than $75,000 per year. https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/2023/10/lehigh-university-promises-free-tuition-to-students-with-families-making-less-than-75k.html

December 1, 2023 the new FAFSA will be available for 24-25 school year  Larger Pell Grants ($7,395) and higher income protection allowance Effectively eliminating sibling discount EFC term is changing to Student Aid Index (SAI) Federal Student Aid Estimator will provide an estimate to Pell Grant eligibility  IRS Data Retrieval Tool will have less steps…

Admit Rate Over 25% Means More Scholarships / Discounts