Kim Cook

CEO of @NCANetwork, #FAFSA expert. Former Pell Grant recipient. #Thankful4Pell

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

📢 We got three BIG #FAFSA updates yesterday:
1. FSA began processing paper forms this week
2. Contributors w/out SSNs will continue to be able to manually enter their data into the FAFSA
3. Batch FAFSA corrections will not be available this cycle
https://t.co/AJT9BZmVyI

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

In the coming weeks, we’ll digest this decision & consult with partners/experts on what it means for supporting students of color going forward. We’ll continue to work with our members, fight to mitigate this ruling's effects, & to find new ways to move forward. (4/8)

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

NCAN's statement on today's #SCOTUS ruling on effectively ending #AffirmativeAction in higher ed - a #thread 🧵 (1/8)

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

. @FAFSA announced today that the new #BetterFAFSA will be delayed until December 2023. Also included in the announcement:
➡️#PellGrant look up tables to be released in May
➡️New FAFSA preview available in July
➡️FAFSA estimator available early fall
https://t.co/PVvKHwxB7j

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

We're #hiring a Chief of Talent, Strategy, & Operations! This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has managed people & strategic initiatives, & believes in closing equity gaps for all students through postsecondary attainment. Learn more & apply! https://t.co/0TuQ7HSSyE

[Kim Cook @NCANCook]

Today, the #PellGrant is worth less than 30% of the average cost of attendance of a 4-year university, & that’s why we care. Tell us why Pell matters to you this Valentine’s with #BeMyPELLentine! https://t.co/8JNvUC09qZ

[Kim Cook @NCANCook]

$7,395 is my new favorite number here at @NCANetwork - the agreed upon historic increase to the max Pell Grant for the 23-24 academic year. On the road to #doublePell to address affordability for all students. #thankful4Pell

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

NCAN supports @POTUS & @SecCardona's call to #DoublePell. Learn more about how public institutions are growing increasingly unaffordable for #PellGrant recipients: https://t.co/CNvFPit27t

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

🎓📚@NCAN members appreciate FSA's hard work implementing FAFSA Simplification and @FSACOO's remarks this morning at the @FSAconf: "We continue to remain on track as we're working very hard to absorb all these mandatory changes to the FAFSA."

[Kim Cook @NCANCook]

I am #Thankful4Pell since a Pell Grant allowed me to complete my degree and pay it forward by leading
@NCANetwork, dedicated to closing equity gaps in postsecondary attainment. #DoublePell to create more opportunity. @senatorcardin @ChrisVanHollen @RepSarbanes

[Catherine Brown @Catbrown66]

The notion that financial aid covers the cost of college is, unfortunately, a fallacy. Our new analysis finds an average unmet need of more than $3,200 in 44 states for Pell recipients at 4 year public colleges. Explore the national and state data here: https://t.co/thSRZJudo8.

[Kim Cook @NCANCook]

States have seen significant jumps in the share of students completing the form after adopting mandates...
More States Require High School Seniors to Fill Out Financial Aid Form https://t.co/UCIgEYduPU @NCANetwork @BillDeBaun

[David LaNore (he/him) @NCANLaNore]

Don't miss this webinar, current fellows will be available to answer questions live!

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

Have questions about the federal student debt relief plan & application process? Join NCAN for this #webinar 💻 on Oct. 19 at 2pm ET. Learn more & register: https://t.co/UbR3bepQRU

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

Are you an aspiring leader of color in the college attainment field? NCAN is now accepting applications for our 2023 Leading for Equity Fellowship program. Learn more & apply - applications are due 11/7! https://t.co/ZMLOTUvwFY

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

✨We're growing! And we'd love to have you on our team. https://t.co/5M1F9iwMwC

[Kim Cook @NCANCook]

Boarding soon for #ncan2022. Can’t wait for our @NCANetwork reunion!

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

🚨 Member Alert! 🚨 We're modernizing our bylaws to allow members to vote electronically at our annual meeting! We need a majority of our ~500 regular members to submit their ballots. Please see the link in Success Digest to get your ballot, and thank you!

[Julie Peller @jrpeller]

Yesterday’s student loan forgiveness announcement is a big deal, love it or hate it. But, there was more to it than $10 or $20K in forgiveness. Let’s talk about why the proposed IDR changes are huge for #todaysstudents. 🧵

[National College Attainment Network (NCAN) @NCANetwork]

👏 We applaud the closing statement: The Biden-Harris Administration will keep fighting to reduce the cost of higher education by working to make community college free and doubling the maximum size of the Pell Grant. https://t.co/Gh5tzxsqVZ👏