Cal Grant participation connected to default rates - San Francisco Chronicle

Cal Grant participation connected to default rates San Francisco Chronicle "It's a sign that the institution did not prepare them for a job so they could repay their loan," said Robert Shireman, who, as deputy undersecretary of education in the Obama administration, oversaw reforms in student lending. Now, California is tying ...

National League for Nursing Signs on as Founding Member-Sponsor of IOM Global ... - PR Web (press release)

National League for Nursing Signs on as Founding Member-Sponsor of IOM Global ... PR Web (press release) The National League for Nursing has announced its alliance with the Institute of Medicine's new Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education. Still in formation, the IOM global forum will consist of at least two dozen member-sponsors ... and more »

Veterinary Medical Colleges Cope With State Cuts but Feel the Pain - MarketWatch (press release)

Veterinary Medical Colleges Cope With State Cuts but Feel the Pain MarketWatch (press release) Obama is targeting Perkins loans, work-study jobs, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. In response, CVM deans say that they agree with the need to do something about escalating tuition in higher education, which burdens graduates across ... and more »

Charleston - Huntington West Virginia NewsW.Va. programs get grants for ... - WOWK

Charleston - Huntington West Virginia NewsW.Va. programs get grants for ... WOWK CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Two West Virginia programs are receiving funding to support caregivers and nurses in the state. Sens. Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin announced the $98000 in grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on Friday. and more »

Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding for West Virginia Caregivers and Nurses - PoliticalNews.me (press release)

Rockefeller, Manchin Announce Funding for West Virginia Caregivers and Nurses PoliticalNews.me (press release) “The money provided by these grants will enhance volunteer caregiving and provide some needed help for talented West Virginians to finish nursing school - this is great news for our state.” “I commend the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for their ... and more »