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Jan 25, 2023

Maryland Officials Claim To Fix Error That Locked College Savings Plans For Months

A calculation error has parents in the dark about how much money they have in their Maryland 529 accounts to support their kids in college.

Nov 01, 2022

Virginia’s First Public Health College Launched At George Mason University

The new College of Public Health was formerly the College of Health and Human Services.

Feb 01, 2022

New Program Gives Eligible D.C. Residents $8,000 Tuition Assistance At Three Local Universities

The new city program targets low-to-moderate-income students studying information technology, health science, or education.

Sep 01, 2020

Following 500-Plus COVID-19 Cases, JMU Goes Virtual And Asks Students To Return Home

The Virginia college is asking students to leave campus by Labor Day.

Aug 11, 2020

University Of Maryland Delays In-Person Classes Until At Least September 14

The semester will still begin August 31, but classes will be held online for the first two weeks at least due to the ongoing pandemic. On-campus students are asked to stay inside as much as possible.

Apr 29, 2020

With Commencement Ceremonies On Hold, D.C.’s Soon-To-Be Graduates Are Composing Their Own Pomp And Circumstance

From DIY graduation announcements to Zoom commencement ceremonies, graduates are finding alternative ways to celebrate.

Nov 06, 2019

D.C.-Area Colleges Waiving Application Fees For District Students In November

It’s D.C. College Application and Exploration Month.

Feb 04, 2014

D.C. Promise Scholarship Bill Passes Unanimously On First Reading

Designed and introduced by Councilmember David Catania (I-At Large), the D.C. Promise Establishment Act of 2013 would provide up to $7,500 a year to a high school graduate for college depending on their family’s income level.

Jun 28, 2013

George Washington University Has Nation’s Fourth-Highest Tuition

Tuition during the 2011-12 academic year was $44,148, but the net price was much lower.

May 29, 2013

Some Babies Born in Va. Today At Certain Time Will Get College Savings Plan

The Virginia 529 College Savings Plan will give away 20 accounts worth $529 to infant’s born on May 29 at or near 5:29 p.m.

 
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