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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Kids on Campus Initiative Shows Strong Progress in Connecting Head Start and Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report highlights successful implementations, including the partnership between Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start and Springfield Technical Community College in Massachusetts, which opened in September 2024. Research underscores the potential impact of these initiatives. Over half of the 3.14

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Michigan Task Force Unveils 12 Recommendations to Address College Student Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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." You see lower success in classes. The task force found that many eligible students aren't accessing available support.

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Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.