Advocates for higher education in Alabama are mobilizing to ensure students have the support they need for federal student aid applications this summer. Delays in the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have left many college-bound students in limbo about their financial aid eligibility. Chandra Scott, executive director of the nonprofit Alabama Possible, said only about 42% of high school seniors applied for FAFSA this year, down sharply from 2023. .
A North Carolina university wants to break the mold for people studying the arts. A new degree program will not require students to narrow their creativity to a single area of study. William Peace University will launch an Interdisciplinary Arts degree program this fall, allowing students to explore multiple areas of interest under one degree. .