DePaul’s financial aid pool increase second lowest in a decade
Ella Lee, Hannah Mitchell, and Shane René
April 21, 2020
DePaul said it will offer support from a $266.4 million financial aid pool in light of the economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, according to a university release. But the nearly 5.1 percent increase in institutional aid is the second smallest increase in more than 10 years. Last fiscal year...
‘Know what you owe’: Student loan advice from a professional fitness adviser
Maddie Brockmyre, Contributing Writer
January 12, 2020
Natalie Daniels, a short woman with magenta glasses and a bright smile, sits in her office tucked away in the back of DePaul Central, separated from the bustle of the Schmidt Academic Center. Two computers are propped up on her desk as she quickly types out numbers into a loan interest calculator ...
Illinois commission offers free college readiness help
October 6, 2019
State officials say free workshops and support for students seeking financial aid for college is available throughout the fall starting this month. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will host workshops for students and their families to provide assistance in filling out college applica...
Lawmakers to investigate use of guardianship loophole for financial aid at Illinois colleges
August 1, 2019
Illinois lawmakers say they will investigate the use of a loophole in the state's guardianship law that wealthy families took advantage of to qualify their children for college financial aid. Recent reports indicate some parents were transferring guardianship of their children to friends or relatives...
Faces of MAP: Granting opportunities to students in Illinois
Danielle Church
January 25, 2015
Betzaira Herrera’s mother only received a sixth grade education in Mexico. In order to have a better life, she journeyed to the United States despite not speaking any English. A year later, Herrera’s mother gave birth to her and because of the lifestyle her mother had, she was raised with the idea that “education is the key to succes...
