Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2025

At its core, the initiative transforms complex academic research into practical, accessible resources that can be used by parents, K-12 teachers, and college advisors. By creating resources that are both research-based and practically applicable, the BME project bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world implementation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The program also provides access to mentors for early career faculty and trains them in grant writing, op-ed writing, teaching, and how to achieve a better work-life balance. Applications for ELEVATE 2025 will open on November 15, 2024. How to achieve tenure and publishing assistance is also on the agenda. "The

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

For example, federal classification changes to financial information provided by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applicants significantly impacted data sharing and state budgeting in Virginia. This is especially true for students who have been historically underserved by postsecondary education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Educational accessibility is largely a policy choice and all of us must continue to advocate for greater accessibility of postsecondary education for all. Financial aid is tailored to individual students financial-need as assessed by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Last year, more than 70% of the graduating seniors in our high schools completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and a Victor Valley application, and 40% enrolled. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

In 2024, White applicants received offers of admission at nearly twice the rate of their Black counterparts, with 79% of white applicants receiving at least one acceptance compared to just 45% of Black applicants. Asian applicants fared better with a 69% admission rate, but still below the overall average of 69%.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

However, recent contract cancellations threaten this vital infrastructure, stalling progress and cutting off access to timely data policymakers and researchers need to understand how students are faring. Their research found that the complexity of the FAFSA form most negatively impacted students with the fewest financial resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” COIN has an elders-in-residence program through which UM students have access to cultural knowledge speakers and language speakers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2025

four-year colleges, found that schools offering a wider range of majors see significantly higher student interest, with each additional program contributing to increased application and enrollment rates. The research, analyzing data from U.S. State-level political environments were found to increasingly influence student choice as well.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2025

This growth reflects strengthening student interest in accessible, flexible (i.e., There was a marked increase among first-generation students and students of color in applications, admissions and enrollment. Bronx Community College experienced a 5% year-over-year increase and an 8% gain since spring 2023, said Gantt.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

Yet despite high application rates for aid (85%), Latinos receive the lowest average financial aid among all racial/ethnic groups at $11,004, compared to $15,850 for Asian, $12,937 for White, and $12,365 for African American students. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

While there were over 85 outstanding applicants, Dr. Love was in a category of her own. Notably, as an astroparticle physicist, Love has joined the IceCube collaboration, giving her access to data from the worlds largest neutrino observatory. Goldberg noted that over the years, Love has lived up toand exceededthose first impressions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2025

One of Jordan’s proudest achievements: building a liberal arts education model that is innovative and accessible to all. “We It provides students with tools to think about their education practically and guarantees every student access to research, an internship, or an international experience. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 7, 2025

Under Adebayor's leadership, the Foundation has consistently prioritized initiatives that enhance educational access, promote health awareness, and provide young people with essential tools to drive economic and social progress throughout their communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. I made sure everyone had access, especially my Black classmates and friends,” says Williams. Tapping into access became a deliberate decision. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

The guidance includes application instructions for institutions, encouraging them to assist students by sharing FAFSA data with state agencies with prior consent.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This guide covers the top options, their benefits, eligibility criteria, and application tips to help you get started. These university scholarships offer substantial financial aid and access to prestigious scholarship opportunities and research opportunities provided by a scholarship provider. more accessible and affordable.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2025

And the presidents commission on diversity, equity and inclusion at her university has since become the presidents commission on access, opportunity and community. For instance, The center that Chancler directs was once known as The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity. Now its just The Center. Think about the programs youre doing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

All of her personal and professional experiences created a presidential presence that stood out from an exceptional field of over 75 applicants," said Janet Lopez, chair of the FLC Board of Trustees. In 2022, Diverse named Shotton to its annual list of women making a difference in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This system for awarding admission raises a host of concerns, not the least of which is its deceptiveness and opacity to applicants. The availability and size of so-called merit scholarships is primarily determined by LSAT scores , a measure which consistently disadvantages Black and Hispanic students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

The funding and mentorship support I received through that program were vital in helping me prepare application materials to apply for graduate school and figure out how to navigate and thrive in academia as a woman of color, Tran explains. She went on to earn both her M.A. At UMBC, she teaches courses on race and ethnicity in U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Pacheco noted that Goncalves is in an active immigration process — news reports indicate the family has a pending asylum application — and she has work authorization and a valid driver’s license. Goncalves is a TheDream.US Goncalves recently applied to have her scholarship renewed for the next school year.

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Single Stop

JANUARY 22, 2025

By combining their community networks and cutting-edge technology, Single Stops unique one-stop-shop model helps organizations provide their clients with centralized access to tools essential for building a pathway to a sustainable future. Single Stop is a company of The Fedcap Group.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Financial aid applications should be straightforward, digital, and relatively quick to fill out. Rethinking funding and policies. Removing stigma.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Choosing a major on your college applications Some college application requirements include selecting the major you are most interested in on your application. However, other schools may have a limited number of spots in a specific major or a more rigorous application process.

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IEFA

DECEMBER 18, 2024

MBA programs is that applicants hold an undergraduate degree, usually with a focus on business or commerce. Applicants must meet various MBA program entry criteria. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S. This includes applicants for an MBA for international students in the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 21, 2025

For private and independent K12 schools, financial aid is more than just a line itemits a mission-critical tool for ensuring access, diversity, and long-term sustainability. SSS gives schools live visibility into each application cycle, showing trends and gaps as they emerge. Todays enrollment landscape demands more.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 17, 2025

A single security breach can have severe consequences such as stolen identities, compromised social security numbers, and unauthorized access to financial information like household income or banking details. That’s why the integration between SSS and TaxStatus, which enables direct, secure IRS data access, is not just an upgrade.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. This change is designed to improve accessibility for all students and reduce barriers to financial aid. Submit your application as soon as you can! Previously, there were over 100 questions.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When you start filling out college applications and applying for jobs, having your experience up-to-date and easily accessible will make these processes smoother. As students get closer to graduation, most have accumulated an impressive high school education and some work experience.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 2025-26 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools is now available as an online document and an integrated search function for applicants navigating the fafsa.gov website.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

To approach students and receive as many responses as possible, Diego sent out a survey with questions regarding college experience, support systems, college application process, barriers, the resources they have access to, students’ goals, and their mental health.

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College Planners of America

MAY 19, 2025

The prevalence of Federal Direct Loans stems from their ease of access through the ED and their favorable terms. Application Process The process of applying for Federal Direct Loans begins with the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submitting it to the ED.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

Digital portals must meet high data‑security standards (SSL encryption, access controls), and offline systems should be locked, shredded, or securely stored. Schools should offer anonymized aid reports showing, for example, “25 percent of applicants received full or partial aid” rather than exposing individual incomes.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As a high school senior, the college application process can feel like a marathon. Early Action is an application process that allows students to apply earlier than the regular application deadline. You still have until May 1st (National College Decision Day) to decide which school you’ll commit to, just like regular applicants.

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