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Frustrations grow over bank restrictions in Lebanon
Capital controls have been in place since anti-establishment protests against the political class began in mid-October.
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Flood forces couple to demolish retirement home
The flood affected some 2,000 recreational properties across the province — those owners will get a maximum of $6,100 in financial aid from the government.
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The difficult task of securing Egypt’s financial future
When will Egypt get a $12 billion (10.7 billion euro) loan from the International Monetary Fund? That was the question that has dominated EuroMoney’s major conference in Cairo on the country’s financial future. The government has said it...
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SUNY officials visit Yonkers to encourage high schoolers to complete financial aid applications
Last year, New York high schoolers left more than $200 million on the table by not finishing the application.
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Financial aid data delay could delay funds for college students
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. When a student files a FAFSA, it goes straight to the federal government, which determines how much aid it will give.
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Stretching Your Dollar: What to Know About Changes to FAFSA
Applying for financial aid for college is a long process but there's a new streamlined application for federal student aid. Mark Kantrowitz, student loan expert, joined Cheddar News to explain the FAFSA form and what kind of changes are...
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Cost-Cutting Tips for Summer Camp
While summer camp prices may be up this year, there may be options for financial aid. Cheddar's own Ashley Mastronardi has more.
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Stretching Your Dollar: Understanding College Financial Aid
Will Sealy, co-founder and CEO of digital student loan consulting firm Summer, joined Cheddar News to discuss the process to obtain the best financial aid package ahead of a new school year.
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Ukraine war: EU pledges €18 billion to cover Kyiv's budget gap, despite previous aid stuck in limbo
The Commission says the money will be raised on capital markets and then sent to Kyiv in the form of favourable long-term loans.
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Visa Revokes, Rising Costs, & Trump 2.0: Should Indian Students Still Choose the U.S. in 2025?
Is studying in the U.S. still a smart move for Indian students in 2025? We ask the big, bold questions—from the real ROI of a U.S. degree to the rise in student visa revocations, political uncertainty, and the pressure of tests like SAT,...
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Ukrainian MPs urge Canada to provide money for weapons to fight Russia
Ukrainian MP Yevheniya Kravchuk is in Ottawa this week as part of a Ukrainian delegation calling on Canada to provide money to purchase military equipment: "We definitely were heard and I can see some positive signals but we have to wait...
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'There's a real opportunity here,' says senior economist
David Macdonald, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says the federal government should take a moment to consider how it can use the pandemic as a chance to help universities in the long term.
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Advocates call for expansion of pandemic supports for students
The coronavirus has posed many new challenges for post-secondary students, who are feeling the squeeze in different ways from province to province.
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Students grappling with financial uncertainty amid pandemic
Simon Fraser Student Society's president shares financial concerns affecting her peers amid COVID-19, including feeling unsure about their ability to continue their education.
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Breaking Barriers: Rural India, Study Abroad Dreams & Rising Visa Challenges in the U.S.
Over 13.3 lakh Indian students are studying abroad—but are rural students truly part of this global wave, or is it still an urban phenomenon? In this powerful interview, we explore how financial aid, policy gaps, and socio-economic...
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From Track to Top Campus: How Student-Athletes Can Win Global Admissions
What do Indian athlete students often overlook in their global education journey? In this eye-opening interview, Abhinav Nath, Founder and Head Counselor, Nextrack Consulting — global education expert (sports)—shares his learnings from...
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Australia's asylum seekers excluded from government financial aid
The federal government has advised those who can no longer support themselves to strongly consider going home.
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Canada fights COVID-19 | Sunday Scrum
This week, the federal government announced more than $1 billion for medical research to fight COVID-19, $9 billion in financial aid for post-secondary students and a new rent subsidy program to help businesses forced to shut down due to...
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Trudeau announces aid for struggling energy sector
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will provide $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells and to aid rural businesses and the cultural sector.
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Poloz: updating forecasts with fiscal aid package in mind
The Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz did not rule any action out on Wednesday, but will be taking into account the government's financial aid package for COVID-19 ahead of the Bank's rate decision on April 15th.
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Migrant workers sent US$685 Billion in remittances to families in 2024
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development celebrated Tuesday's 10th anniversary of the International Day of Family Remittances. This recognizes the power of remittances and advocates for migrant workers’ sacrifice and...
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SFU and UBC extend fall semester application window to accommodate U.S. student interest
Canadian universities are seeing a surge of applications from U.S. students. The move comes as the Trump administration threatens American colleges and universities with funding cuts. As Jon Hernandez reports, UBC and SFU are reopening...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Will the US pull the plug on Ukraine?
Recent reports indicate that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering halting all military aid to Ukraine following a contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
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Trump-Zelensky oval office clash sparks fears over US Ukraine aid
The Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky has raised fresh concerns about the future of US military and financial aid to Ukraine. With reports suggesting that the Trump administration may halt ongoing aid...