Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While the society offers general scholarships for women, it also designates funds for nontraditional students and women looking to reenter the workforce. Besides pursuing private college grants for women, make sure to submit the FAFSA to put yourself in the running for federal financial aid.

Scholarship 98

Scholarship Grant Financial aid Application 98

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 111

First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student 111

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MAY 3, 2024

In this issue, we also highlight our FY 25 appropriations ask to Congress for a $68 million increase for TRIO; insights and updates surrounding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and the TRIO success story of our 2024 Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

First generation 98

First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership 98

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Loryn’s favorite TRIO activity is a “Poetry Out Loud” class, which has bolstered her confidence and public speaking skills, leading to her becoming the 2023 Poetry Out Loud champion and competing at regionals. However, by the second and third days, she had connected with others and became more open to new experiences.

Leadership 98

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student 98

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 98

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership 98

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 52

First generation Leadership Equity Nontraditional student 52

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 52

First generation Education University Leadership 52

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

Education 52

Education First generation Leadership Nontraditional student 52

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JULY 12, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

Higher education 52

Higher education Education First generation Advising 52

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MAY 31, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 52

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student 52

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

First generation 52

First generation Education Nontraditional student Leadership 52

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MAY 10, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S.

Low income student 52

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity 52

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MAY 2, 2025

Census Bureau demonstrate that students from the poorest families earn college degrees at rates far below students from the highest income families. As recently as 2023, students from the highest income quartile earned college degrees at a rate more than four times that of students from the lowest income quartile (62% vs. 15%).

Education 130

Education First generation Leadership Grant 130