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New survey finds many misconceptions and questions around careers in STEM
New Survey Finds Many Misconceptions and Questions around Careers in STEM As companies pledge to make their workforces more diverse, there remains much more to be done, especially in the field of STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math –

California To Ban Universities From Cutting Financial Aid For Students With Scholarships
California To Ban Universities From Cutting Financial Aid For Students With Private Scholarships Sources: Forbes and Cal Matters Students who worked hard, got good grades, and applied for a ton of scholarships should not have to worry about losing financial

The application for Biden’s student loan relief is blocked. What happens now with student loan recipients?
Biden’s student loan plan blocked again. What happens now with student loan recipients? About 26 million borrowers had already applied for relief. Of those who applied, 16 million have already been approved for forgiveness Such debt disproportionately affects people of

National STEM Day: Scholarships and Internships for Diverse Students in STEM
National STEM Day: Scholarships and Internships for Diversity and Inclusion National STEM Day, which occurs annually on November 8 (NOV8=en-o-v-ate= innovate) presents an opportunity to search for scholarship opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math and some of the most

The application for Biden’s student loan relief is open. Here’s what STEM students need know about it
Student Loan Relief Application is Open Here’s what STEM Diverse Students Need to Know President Biden officially launched the application Monday after the Education Department opened the form over the weekend as part of a beta test, hoping to find and remedy

Do you qualify for student loan forgiveness plan?
Do you qualify for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan? At IOScholarships, we want to make sure that diverse and minority students have access to clear information about the qualifications for Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan. Eligibility for Biden’s Student Loan

3 things you need to know about Biden’s student loan announcement
3 things you need to know about Biden’s student loan announcement President Biden just announced that millions of borrowers will have $10,000 to $20,000 of their federal student loans forgiven. He also announced that federal student loan payments will continue

STEM Job Shortage And What It Means For You
STEM Job Shortage and What it Means for You STEM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. While traditionally, STEM employees have enjoyed more favorable labor market outcomes than their non-STEM counterparts, there has been a

Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students
Optional Practical Training Extension F-1 STEM Students By choosing to study a STEM major in the USA, you have the opportunity to take full advantage of the benefits of an Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Under normal circumstances, international students