Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A 2019 email from the department's human resources office revealed a goal of training 400 employees through this voluntary program, encouraging staff participation as part of the agency's strategic approach to workforce diversity. Their email access was immediately suspended. The impact extends beyond the Education Department.

Education

COE

JULY 15, 2025

A landmark 2019 U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! “By honoring institutions that have made SSS practices a permanent, mission-aligned part of their work, we spotlight models that help low-income and first-generation students not only enroll but persist and graduate.”

First generation

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. Recruitment materials, campus tours, and FAFSA open houses are bilingual as are several members of the student affairs staff.

Retention

NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. Source: U.S.

Low income student

The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

Unmasking the College Board's Profiteering at Educators' Expense Dear David (it’s me again), This is a follow up to my original letter titled Dear David: An Open Letter to The College Board written in May of 2019. This causes many issues including students not having access to school transportation home for many schools.

Education

EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It could also affect recruitment as prospective students are more likely to question whether college is worth the cost in the first place. --> 0 % of high school students reported college isn’t “worth the cost” in 2023, up from 8% in 2019. Public Benefits : Students can learn about and access public benefits on campus.

Student loans

COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

House of Representatives , 2019-2023, and director of external affairs and government relations, U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Five distinguished TRIO alumni received the 2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards at COE’s Educational Opportunity Dinner during its annual conference.

Leadership