Families in Massachusetts will have to wait even longer for financial aid offers from colleges and universities this year because of an error in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The Department of Education said it will not send students financial data to schools until March, a month later than expected. Julie Shields-Rutyna, director of college planning for the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, said it is frustrating for students waiting to hear how much they will receive before making their college choice. .
Scientists, oncologists and patients in Indiana are celebrating years of medical breakthroughs ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday. Nearly 25 years ago, when the first World Cancer Day was observed, about 90% of men diagnosed with testicular cancer were all but certain to die from the disease. But a quarter-century later, thanks to research, the survival rate has dramatically changed. .
Free tax-filing assistance is available once again in Washington state starting today. The AARP Foundation s Tax-Aide program is available to everyone regardless of age or income level. Charles Humble, communication volunteer lead for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program at AARP Washington, said people are grateful for the program, recalling a single mom with three kids he helped get several thousand dollars back through her tax refund. .
In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there s a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities should do more to address this need. Sen. John Fredrickson focused on recruiting and retaining child care providers in his priority bill, Legislative Bill 856. .
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