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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. Santiago, CEO, and Sarita E.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

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I dont really have fears, Whitaker told The Catalyst, an independent student newspaper at Colorado College. college and university chief executives by 2030. Women are leading institutions with amazing student outcomes, raising significant resources and building innovative partnerships, she notes.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michigan officials celebrated a milestone in college access this week as 50 students received nearly $1 million in awards through the state's innovative "Ticket to Tuition" giveaway, a program designed to incentivize FAFSA completion among first-time filers. From left: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network;Dr.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

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The project, funded by Ascendium Education Group, aims to provide more flexible learning options for students, particularly benefiting working learners and student parents who often struggle to balance educational pursuits with other responsibilities. million students annually across 116 colleges.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While many parents are enrolling at community colleges, now comprising more than 20% of all students, more than half are not completing credentials. Colleges gain expert partners who operate on-site child care without taking on budgetary burdens, while parenting students receive free, high-quality care for their children.

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Planting Summer Camp Seeds for Prospective Financial Aid Applicants

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Offer Short Financial Aid Mini-Workshops Consider offering a series of short (2030 minute) financial aid mini-sessions one evening a week during camp. Visit solutionsbysss.com for a demo today to see how you can support every step of their financial aid journeyfrom camper to student.

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Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Trump Administration has issued warnings to colleges and universities nationwide that continuing race-based decision-making could jeopardize federal fundinga critical resource many institutions depend on for Pell Grants and federal student loan programs. The policy reversal has generated divided responses along political lines.