College Students

Private college and university leaders said Monday they are worried about potential cuts in the state Effective Access to Student Education or EASE program, which provides $3,500 annual grants to undergraduates at the private schools.

The scholarships are for students who attend private, non-profit colleges and universities in the state.

President Donald Trump's historic federal hiring freeze and firing spree has eliminated thousands of jobs and placed thousands more on indefinite hold. For students sitting on the cusp of internships or post-graduate jobs in the government, the freeze has been devastating.

Overall prices are fairly steady, as tuition for state universities has not gone up in over a decade. Florida Prepaid spokesperson Shannon Smith said paying for college in advance allows kids to start adulthood without debt.

Currently, Florida students who are without such permission can qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Sen. Randy Fine has also filed a bill that would repeal that provision.

The U.S. State Department finds almost 45,000 international college students studied in Florida during the 2023-2024 school year.

The top issues for many young adults in this election aren't about culture wars, but their wallets. Inflation and rising prices have hit a lot of people in this age group, and many who can't afford groceries and rent say they are on the cusp of homelessness.

A U.S. Department of Education survey found that around 8% of college students are unhoused, more suffer food insecurity.

The governor’s comments come amid a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations across the country. He says that without any repercussion, protests could become increasingly violent.

With a proposed bill that would restrict DEI initiatives at public colleges and universities in Florida, some current students are asking if they'd have chosen their schools if this had happened before now.

The FAFSA isn't just for four-year universities — you can get help paying for technical and vocational school too. But in order to qualify for grants and scholarships, advisors say students should fill out the form as soon as possible.

The University of South Florida recently created a task force that would target the graduation gaps within the Hispanic student population.