The Latest Breaking News from Financial Aid

Muslim student strength in higher education fell by 1.79 lakh in 2020-21

Muslim enrolment in higher education dropped 8.5% in 2020-21. Report finds Muslim students' enrolment in Class 11/12 lower than prev. classes. Dropout rate 18.64% for Muslim students, highest in West Bengal and lowest in J&K. Need to provide financial aid and scholarships to bridge gap and ensure equal educational opportunities

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Centre trying to strangle State by denying financial aid, says CM

KozhikodeNavakerala Sadas, public contact programme of LDF govt, began with breakfast meeting. People discussed topics such as higher studies, infrastructure, agriculture, playgrounds, university & artistes. Complaints were received & special arrangements made. Chief Minister discussed Centre's refusal to approve AIIMS & 600-km national waterway. He acknowledged Tiger Safari Park &…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

US officially labels ousting of Niger's president a 'coup'

The US formally acknowledges that Niger's military staged a coup when it ousted President Mohamed Bazoum back in July. The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile, the first convoy of French troops prepares to leave Niger. Also in this edition:…

France 24 · Oct 10, 2023

Clearer college financial aid offers promised by hundreds of colleges, including some in Illinois

Northern Illinois, Chicago State and Northeastern Illinois commit to new standardized financial aid offers. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern, University of Chicago haven’t signed on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

CM Himanta rolls out financial aid scheme to help Assam youths set up business

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma rolled out the Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2023

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Govt. to hike financial aid for setting up micro ventures in handicrafts sector: Minister

State Handicrafts Awards given away

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Congress leader Sudheeran blames Kerala government for paddy farmer’s death

Congress leader V.M. Sudheeran blames Kerala govt for death of paddy farmer K.R. Rajappan, 88. Demands those responsible be brought to book & murder charges be slapped. Urges govt to provide financial aid & job to victim's family. Criticizes govt for not being serious about farmers' issues.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

KASSIA awareness programme

Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) president C.A. Shashidhar Shetty said that a two-day awareness programme about financial aid available at the Central and State governments to the small scale industries will be inaugurated in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Facing $1.5B deficit, California State University to hike tuition 6% annually for next 5 years

Trustees at California State University, the nation’s largest public university system, have voted to raise student tuition by 6% each year for five consecutive years to try to narrow a $1.5 billion deficit

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023