article thumbnail

Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet that rate drops to less than 48% for Hispanic students, 43% for African American students, and 31% for Native American students. Students receiving Pell grants have graduation rates 21 percentage points lower than students who are not Pell-eligible. Structural change is needed.

article thumbnail

Unequal Distribution

NACAC's Admitted

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Data-Informed College Decisions: Students Deserve Clear, Consistent, and Complete Financial Aid Offers

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

The authors identified several areas of concern, including misleading presentation of Parent PLUS loans and work-study grants, failing to list costs on the letter, failing to calculate the net price, and a lack of clear next steps for students and families. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid office.

article thumbnail

Top Resources for National Financial Aid Awareness Month

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

February is one of my favorite months of the year because it’s National Financial Aid Awareness Month. Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college.

article thumbnail

Updates to the 2024-2025 FAFSA Will Help Maximize Your Financial Aid

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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.

article thumbnail

Scholarships for Master’s Degrees Abroad

IEFA

Differences between scholarships and grants. Scholarships and grants are both types of financial aid that can help you pay for college. The main difference between the two is that scholarships are typically based on academic achievement or athletic ability, while grants are usually need-based.

article thumbnail

How the New Student Aid Index Impact Your Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Perhaps one of the biggest pros of the SAI is that more students will be able to receive access to Pell Grants. Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line. Who will see a decrease in financial aid? This is a great improvement for families in this situation!