The effect of technical glitches in overhauling the student financial-aid form known as FAFSA is still being felt. Issues stemming from a redesign of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have left families scrambling to secure loans, grants and scholarships before sending their kids off to college in the fall. A Minnesota nonprofit reminded college students tuition aid is still available and its new digital tool can help with the process. .
When students return to a North Dakota college this fall, some will be in a new nursing program. Leaders say not only will it help with workforce shortages, the approach could set easier career pathways. The University of Jamestown has announced a new degree offering focused on getting more bedside nurses out into regional hospitals and clinics. .