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UCLA Achieves AANAPISI Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The additional funding can be used to support research, program development, and student services focused on improving the college experience for this historically underrepresented group—Many AANHPI students hail from low-income families and are the first in their families to attend college. Approximately 35.1%

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In order for Latinx students to want to come to Hartnell College, stay and complete, they need to feel a sense of belonging and cultural validation, and we have to offer high-value programs that offer a meaningful return on investment,” says Gutierrez. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. 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. Removing stigma.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Proactive Outreach and Recruitment: Community Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations and schools to identify and recruit eligible students from diverse backgrounds.

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How to Keep Up with Rising Financial Aid Requests

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Secondarily, schools are seeing an influx of applications from families looking for tuition assistance. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming. The good news?

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Financial Aid 101: 6 Tips for Your Summer Family Workshop

School & Student Services by Community Brands

While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative. Shownot just tellwhat families will need to do.

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2025 NAIS Thrive: Elevating the Future of Independent Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

This years conference fostered collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. Thats where School and Student Services (SSS) comes in. Looking Ahead The insights gained from NAIS Thrive 2025 reaffirm the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and innovation in independent school education.