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Vanderbilt University Expands Popular Financial Aid Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vanderbilt University is expanding its nationally recognized no-loan financial aid program, known as Opportunity Vanderbilt. We want everyone who has what it takes to get into Vanderbilt to be able to enroll, regardless of their financial background.

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College Degree Still Sound Investment, Despite Rising Tuition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It relied on 2009–2021 data from the U.S. Our findings suggest that selecting majors with high returns is a sound financial decision, but at the same time, if a student has decided to pursue a major with a lower return, they may want to consider pursuing additional training or education to improve their labor market prospects,” said Zhang.

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A New Funding Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Martinez explains that TACC has been involved with the commission since day one, gathering input from community college leaders and presidents, affinity groups, financial aid officers and more. It matters for the future of this great state.” We built the outcomes funding prototype and pitched it to political leadership,” says Deaton.

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Team Spotlight: Jason Mellen

College Aid Services

Jason began his career in 2009 and has worked across higher education in admissions, information technology, residential life, and financial aid. … More » Team Spotlight: Jason Mellen The post Team Spotlight: Jason Mellen first appeared on College Aid Services. Our February 2024 Team Spotlight is Jason Mellen.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Building pipelines After attending undergraduate and graduate school, Thompson built a career as a professor, administrator, and researcher/writer before joining the CPE in 2009 as senior vice president for academic affairs. Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services.

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Mapping Transfer Pathways: How Data and Equitable Admissions Policies can Support Transfer Student Success

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

By providing financial and social supports for students throughout the transfer process, four-year institutions can promote a transfer-receptive culture that welcomes and nurtures transfer students’ success. 2009, October). Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition , 22(1), 49–66(18). xiii Wang, X.

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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.