Successfully accessing federal student aid often determines whether newcomers can pursue college and career school here in the United States. Staying up to date on the latest federal student aid policies plays a critical role in newcomer service providers’ ability to support and advocate for clients during the application process. This blog covers key updates […]
Lindsay Dusard
Lindsay Dusard is an incoming Quantitative Methods PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania and a Senior Program Manager at AnLar, an education research consulting firm, where she works on projects for the U.S. Department of Education and Administration for Children and Families. Prior to her role at AnLar, Lindsay managed academic and college readiness programming serving recently resettled refugee youth at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Silver Spring, MD. She has served as a Switchboard subject matter expert on accessing financial aid for resettled youth and adults for the past several years.
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As Afghan newcomers begin to find their footing here in the United States, many will explore options for postsecondary and career and technical education. Accessing Title IV, Federal student aid through the U.S. Department of Education can offer critical assistance in financing these goals and aspirations. The Dear Colleague letter released by the U.S. Department […]