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Unequal Distribution

NACAC's Admitted

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. A college degree is the pathway to social mobility for families trapped in the cycle of poverty.

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Scholarships for Master’s Degrees Abroad

IEFA

A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships for international students can make a significant difference in a student’s ability to afford college, and they are an important source of financial aid. What is a scholarship? study abroad population.

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Petitioning for the Right to Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I’m putting my time and energy into my education and volunteer efforts and living on campus on my scholarship and financial aid,” she says. It was in 2001 that California AB540 allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition, which was a huge win. That did not extend through to the colleges,” says Najera.

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Partnership and Policy for Academic Advising

The University Innovation Alliance

Prior to his appointment as Secretary of Education, Duncan served as the chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) from 2001 through 2008. Bridget Burns is the founder and CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA). The UIA was developed during Bridget’s tenure as an American Council on Education (A.C.E.)