The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a primary mechanism through which colleges and universities determine and provide financial aid packages to incoming students, and the U.S. Department of Education provides support for people completing the FAFSA.
November 18, 2025
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structural
Role of FAFSA in college financial aid and Department of Education support services.
Eligible activities to promote civil discourse under the FIPSE FY2025 priority include seminars, speaker series, conferences, debates, and other learning opportunities that present a range of viewpoints and encourage dialogue on college and university campuses.
January 01, 2025
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policy
Examples of program activities that qualify for funding under the civil discourse priority.
The U.S. Department of Justice can investigate colleges and universities for compliance with federal civil rights laws, including alleged racial discrimination in admissions and hiring.
October 01, 2024
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legal
Describes federal enforcement authority over higher education institutions regarding civil rights compliance.
Federal investigations of higher education institutions can encompass multiple issues simultaneously, such as alleged discrimination in admissions and hiring as well as allegations of antisemitism on campus.
October 01, 2024
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legal
Illustrates the scope of topics that federal civil rights reviews of colleges and universities may cover.
Governing boards of colleges and universities commonly exercise authority over the naming or renaming of campus roads and other property on their institutions' campuses.
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administrative
Describes routine responsibilities of higher-education governing boards regarding campus assets.