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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev. And financial aid packages that apply on-campus follow them as well, Hoose said. According to the school, there is much to be gained by doing so.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. The school ultimately became a satellite campus of the El Camino Community College District in 2006 but has since regained its accreditation and its independence.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006. It accepts 50 students per year, who receive a $1,000 financial stipend, priority registration, personalized academic and life coaching, and a Spanish-language orientation for parents. This recognition] means a lot.” There is a designated recruiter.

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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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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acclimate collegiate Black males to the campus career center for employment, internship, and skill development opportunities.

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College Grants and Scholarships for Women in 2023

Student Loan Hero

Since 2006, the organization has provided over 180 women in California’s Coachella Valley with $700,000 in grants. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 25, demonstrate financial need and be passionate about an educational path that will lead to a career. The organization has affiliates in 60 countries across the globe.