Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

The data reveals that Latinos rely more heavily on federal financial aid (58%) than state (30%), institutional (23%), or private aid (13%). The report also examines differences in aid receipt by institution type. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2025

Despite 77% being employed and 85% applying for financial aid, many experience financial hardship: 29% report food insecurity, and 28% would struggle to afford an emergency expense of $500. Research underscores the potential impact of these initiatives. Over half of the 3.14

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2025

Even with increased financial aid, barriers like food insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to mental health services make the postsecondary journey far more challenging than it should be." The task force found that many eligible students aren't accessing available support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

If business continues on as usual, the network is projected to only reach 200,000 more below-median income students by 2030, she added. Partnering with Scholarship America, Common App attempted to match these students with available private scholarships per a new financial aid feature on its application.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 10, 2025

And when it comes to families who may be unfamiliar with private education or concerned about affordability, offering insights into your financial aid process can be the game changer that turns a great camp experience into a lifelong school relationship. Set up a welcoming booth with signage like Curious about tuition assistance?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

According to the March 20 resolution, the directive impacts numerous operational areas including admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, administrative support, discipline, and graduation ceremonies.

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