Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Since 2016, Latino graduation rates have increased by 16%, while the rate for all students increased 5%. “We

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College Planners of America

JUNE 24, 2025

Title III represents a significant overhaul of the student loan system in a move to improve access, transparency, and accountability in loan programs. This decline in perceived value is reflected in the decreasing proportion of high school graduates opting for immediate college enrollment, which dropped from 70% in 2016 to 62% in 2022.

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#RealCollege Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When her classes all went online during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was desperate for help because she could no longer access the computer lab on campus. Faculty and Students Together (FAST) The FAST Fund is a faculty-led, non-profit organization that provides MATC students experiencing economic challenges with quick financial assistance.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Between 2016 and 2020, the UIA conducted a randomized control trial study of proactive, predictive analytics-enabled advising for first-generation and Pell-eligible students across 11 campuses. MAAPS demonstrated the value of an accessible, coordinated approach to advising. Proactive Advising. Build a career readiness-first culture.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks.

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College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Some college students might not have financial aid dollars in their hands in time to start classes in the next few weeks.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs. 9% increase in six-year completion rates from the fall 2015 cohort to fall 2016. Thus, community colleges need to invest in basic needs to stabilize enrollment. Let us know here.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 15, 2023

Chancellor Reyes stressed the importance of understanding just how much work a top leadership position can be: "The more we provide people access to what this lifestyle is, what this job entails, the more you will be having people that can come in completely knowing this is and wanting to immerse themselves and give themselves to it.

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EAB

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Particular areas of focus for Art include: student access, diversity, inclusion, expression, and success; faculty diversity, inclusion, and expression; and institutional accountability and accreditation. The Court didn't address financial aid and scholarships. It didn't address recruitment, outreach, or pathways programs.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. The Cooperativa Latino Credit Union (LCCU) has awarded $455,000 in scholarship awards since 2016. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. You’ll need a minimum GPA of 3.0

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The Advisor That Cares

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Answers/scores can launch informative videos, initiate a referral to support services (Careers, Accessibility Resource Center, advising appointments, financial aid/scholarships status updates and direct inquires), targeted outreach, and follow up from stakeholders to explain options and impacts and/or advising/coaching campaign links. .

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

From 2016 to 2022, the total Fall headcount decreased by 25%, and retention and graduation rates told a similar story. It called for improved access to information, integrated systems for seamlessly gathering insights, and furthering collaboration across the entire institution.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Being brave enough to open a charter school and figure out how to get more high school students early college experiences has been tremendous, and it's been so much fun to see students and parents get access to that kind of programming. Dr. Sacks holds a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Encourage and advocate for Black males to pursue dual enrollment and other accelerated course/program options in high school to provide access and help equalize and narrow postsecondary education matriculation disparities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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. Dr. Jennifer Nájera Another step forward came in 2013 with the passing of the California Dream Act, which made undocumented students eligible to apply for state financial aid.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 24, 2023

In 2016 he was chosen by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the Top Technology Innovators in higher education; and in 2018, he was listed by EdTechDigest as one of the Top Influencers in the education technology field. He was inducted into the United States Distance Learning Association’s Hall of Fame in 2013.

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Believe in Students

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Believe in Students was founded in 2016, at the dawn of the first Trump administration. Some didn’t know where they would stay that night, some couldn’t afford internet access to do their homework. They don’t know where the food pantry is (if there is one) or how to request a recalculation of their financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Additionally, she said it is essential to make it clear to student veterans that they can access information through the VA. The proposed regulations would also bring increased transparency to the true costs and financial outcomes of nearly all undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Bill,” said Hayes.

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