Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

At The University of Rhode Island’s (URI) Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, much of Treviño Peña’s scholarship involves listening to and studying people. Even within that [community in Ecuador], women’s experiences were different than men’s with the loss of access to mangrove forests,” she says.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

School choice initiatives like education savings accounts (ESAs), tax-credit scholarships, and voucher programs are rapidly reshaping the K12 education landscape. At the federal level, the proposed Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA 2025) could add another $10 billion annually in private K12 scholarships nationwide.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. This includes not only grants, scholarships, and loans but also any work-study opportunities or other forms of support. Provide Supporting Documentation Your financial aid office will likely require supporting documentation to validate your claim.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Dr. Teik Lim “My family did not have much money, but with the help of a generous undergraduate scholarship from Michigan Tech, I was able to support myself through college and become the first member of my family to earn a college degree,” said Lim.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

For example: This workshop will walk families through the steps of applying for financial aid, explain how awards are determined, and answer live questions about timelines and documentation. In-person events offer face time and relationship building, while webinars provide accessibility and on-demand value.

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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. Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

Colleges have different deadlines, scholarships come with various eligibility criteria, and grants can require some paperwork that takes time to gather. Scholarships: Free money, usually awarded for academic achievement, sports, or other talents. This will make filling out your FAFSA or scholarship applications a lot easier.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Teneo Linguistics Company, the Agape Clinic and Dallas Children’s Hospital.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Between processing applications, tracking down missing documents, and ensuring awards align with school policies, the workload can be exhausting. Reduce Administrative Work & Eliminate Missing Documents Managing financial aid applications can be tedious, especially when dealing with incomplete submissions and missing paperwork.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Well, engineering scholarships can help make that goal a reality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a variety of engineering fields, along with tips for applying and alternative funding options.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

As tuition costs rise and demand for financial assistance grows, financial aid directors play a pivotal role in making private education accessible. Schools can outline: Eligibility criteria for need-based aid, merit scholarships, or other tuition assistance programs. Application deadlines to encourage timely submissions.

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Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

billion in Pell Grant funds on the table , along with millions of dollars in SNAP benefits, private scholarships and other forms of college financial aid. According to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), 44% of seniors failed to complete a FAFSA in 2022, leaving them unable to access a single dollar of federal student assistance.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality. Scholarships. Scholarships Scholarships are like the golden ticket of financial aid. Federal student loans.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 9, 2024

Financial aid plays a crucial role in making these schools accessible to a wider range of students. By offering scholarships and grants, schools demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Institutional Scholarships: Many private schools offer their own scholarships to attract top international students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Aid most often takes the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition reductions. Deadlines and required documents vary by school, so make sure to stay informed about the application process and timeline.

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The Counseling Geek

MAY 5, 2023

As a powerful language model, ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize school counseling, providing students with a more accessible and efficient way to access the support they need. That’s where ChatGPT comes in. Programmatic Supports 1. We did a ChatGPT scripted video about school counselors.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Financial aid (grants, scholarships and loans) you’ve already received for college ● 529 college savings plan assets, if the account owner is a grandparent or other relative ● 529 college savings plan withdrawals, if you take out the funds before filing the FAFSA. Incarceration would restrict access to most federal financial aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

This single document is the key to funding a college education, yet it’s been one of the most notoriously difficult documents to file. The information collected also forms the basis for aid decisions made by state governments, colleges and some private scholarships.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

Juggling mountains of paperwork, chasing down missing documents, and ensuring every award is fair and accurate feels like a never-ending marathon. Escape the Paper Chase with Effortless Application Review Imagine a world where missing documents and incomplete applications are a thing of the past. We all know the feeling.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

Leverage external scholarships and resources to make your overseas dreams a reality with the help of knowledgeable advisors. Take advantage of specialized scholarships tailored to you for financial assistance and explore databases packed with funding options. Some examples include the Benjamin A. For non-U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Declutter the excess paper, purge old documents and get your “house” in order. Organize Your Documents. Effective organization of your folders and documents is key to making sure you can quickly and easily access information when you need it. Choose different categories under which to organize your documents.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which determines their eligibility for financial aid and university-funded scholarships. The Mo State Access Award assures free tuition and fees for Missouri students who are Pell eligible.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 16, 2023

I’m a scribe, documenting what happens at appointments and summarizing patient histories for a physician in Indiana,” Sara said. As she continued looking for ways to pay for college, Sara said she found out about the Scholarship America Dream Award online. “I I feel I gained so much. I learned what I do and don’t like.”.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

Without open communication, families with potential private school students may not understand that your school strives to be accessible and socioeconomically diverse. Private schools often market to middle-income families, where the institution is more accessible. We believe your private school is more than just a customer.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Financial Aid for College The college portal is like a digital command center, providing access to essential resources, announcements, and updates pertinent to your student’s academic journey. Whether it’s scholarships, grants, or loans, these resources often make higher education attainable.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Some scholarships may even require the form to be completed.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unsolicited scholarships and grants: A student may receive a phone call or email from an organization they don’t know. The representative will tell the student that they’ve received a scholarship and ask them to supply key personal information such as their Social Security number to confirm that they are the correct recipient.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

Studies continue to showcase the inequitable access FGLI students have to the “hidden curriculum” of internships, practical skills, and networking needed to successfully leverage college into a career. A recent analysis of the National Survey of Student Engagement — a survey of more than 55,000 undergraduates at 91 U.S.

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Tutor Ocean Corp

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Make sure you have access to all relevant documentation, both electronically and on paper. Well-rounded students who live a balanced focused and busy life are frequently given preference and scholarships by admissions committees. Make a calendar with application deadlines and other crucial dates highlighted.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Strategy: Transition to a case management model that offers students proactive guidance and access to resources, and engages faculty to see a complete picture of their academic journey. The Challenge: Delivering timely support to a diverse and sizeable student population to foster improved retention and completion rates.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Preparing necessary documentation. Prepare necessary documentation Once you’ve selected the most suitable lender and refinancing option, the next move is to compile the requisite documentation for your application. Tax documents. Valid identification documents. Comparing lenders and offers. Monitoring progress.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. Diffusion to the Field 1.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Why some colleges look at your social media accounts Yes, colleges can look at the public version of your social media accounts, but they don’t have some sort of secret, government-like power to access your private information. You might also use your profiles to document your search for college scholarships.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

To access the Lab as a non-UIA member, please add your name to our wait list. We believe that sharing the best templates, tools, resources, and materials will make innovation adoption easier and faster for thousands of student success administrators. Diffusion to the Field 1.

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