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Harvard University Expands Free Tuition Policy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This expansion of financial aid, effective as of the 2025-26 academic year, will enable approximately 86 percent of U.S. families to qualify for financial aid at Harvard. This financial aid threshold has increased four times since 2004, moving to $85,000 in 2023.

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New Excelencia in Education Brief Details College Affordability Experiences of Texas Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Launched in 2004, Excelencia in Education leads a national network of educators and policymakers that aims to accelerates Latino student success in higher education. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Santiago and Sarita E.

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How to Keep Up with Rising Financial Aid Requests

School & Student Services by Community Brands

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. There is proactive advising, a fellowship program (Pa’lante Fellowship) and workshops that address everything from the graduate school application process to financial aid. This is year 19 for Examples of Excelencia, an annual recognition given by Excelencia in Education. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Institutions Can Help Close Widening Completion Gaps with the Postsecondary Data GPS

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

The results of the study show a troubling trend: gaps in baccalaureate attainment by income level were even larger than they were in the previous study , conducted between 2004 and 2009 (BPS:04/09). These widening gaps are the result of attainment rising for everyone, but rising more rapidly for students in the highest income quintile.

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How can you better support adult learners who are parents or guardians?

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Between 2004 and 2019, the number of public 2- and 4-year schools offering childcare services declined by 17 and 10 percentage points , respectively. From this, Lewis concludes that support for student-parents can supplement institutions’ racial justice work.