Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Generation Hope , a non-profit focusing on student parents, will be opening applications for the third cohort of its FamilyU technical assistance program, which aims to help higher ed institutions strengthen student-parent success. They also receive a $20,000 grant each upon completion to advance their student-parent work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Philander Smith College (PSC) will become a graduate degree-granting school after its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in November 2022. Applications are set to open Feb. Dr. Roderick L. The MBA program will have options for online and in-person classes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

Department of Education (ED) is now discharging student loans of borrowers alleging they were defrauded by their colleges after a federal judge recently ruled that a $6 billion settlement could proceed, The Washington Post reported. The judge of the case, U.S.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Although college can be expensive, there are college grants for women that can help lower the price tag. If you’re looking to further your education, these nine scholarships and grants for women could help bring your goals within reach. Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Award. Program for Continuing Education Grant.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. And on a per capita basis, Louisiana ($350 million) and Washington ($516 million) gave the largest grant aid amounts, according to the report.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 25, 2024

Congress passed the FAFSA Simplification Act in 2020 to overhaul the application process for federal aid and expand students’ access to grant funding with a new analysis formula. Some of the largest changes include: the Student Aid Index, modifications to the family size definition, and reforming policies for the Federal Pell Grant.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. 8 – had left applicants frustrated.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2024

The Great Admissions Redesign seeks to revolutionize the admissions process and increase accessibility to higher education for all students, particularly those not admitted in proportion to their shares of the U.S. million in implementation and planning grants. population. It selected seven institutions who will receive a total of $3.1

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Department of Education has released new details on the redesigned and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The new FAFSA will make it easier than ever for students to get financial aid for college and help 610,000 more students from low-income backgrounds receive Pell Grants.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. University of California, Irvine (UCI) UCI is known for its strong research programs and diverse student body.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Amid ongoing issues with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form this year, the City University of New York (CUNY) is looking to help. We don’t want the unprecedented delays and changes in this year’s federal aid application process to deter them from coming to CUNY or any college." Matos Rodríguez. "We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 24, 2024

The introduction and rollout of the new Better FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form has led to a multitude of challenges, setbacks, and concerns among students, caregivers, and educators. Another crucial issue pertains to delays in processing student FASFA applications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. Less than 10% of applicants are accepted. Her goal is to provide an elite education without elitist practices that exclude communities of color and low-income people. Justice and equity are driving forces in most everything I do.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

“The political landscape that’s targeting LGBTQ people is taking a toll on young people’s mental health, especially right now with the Supreme Court decisions and DEI efforts being removed or educational institutions being pressured by their state governments,” says Jorge Valencia, executive director of the Point Foundation. Dr. Luis A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2023

Despite an upward trend in diversity in the public health educational pipeline, minority students are still underrepresented in the field, a recent study from George Washington University found.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Franklin County public schools in Massachusetts have been given a $200,000 grant, which they will use to partner with Greenfield Community College (GCC) to create an early college pilot program, the Greenfield Recorder reported. Eighth graders will develop civic action projects with real-world applications.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

ED’s latest Postsecondary Student Success Grant Program application includes performance measures recommended by IHEP research By Jessica Vivar Earning a college degree is the best path to turning career aspirations into a successful livelihood and financially secure, fulfilling life.

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogs 3 considerations for prison education programs What you need to know ahead of July’s restoration of Second Chance Pell grants Given the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students expected in July 2023 , many institutions are beginning to develop plans for Prison Education Programs (PEPs).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 18, 2023

Higher education is expecting a ruling from the U.S. The cases, led by anti-affirmative action activist and SFFA President Edward Blum, allege these institutions discriminated against Asian American applicants by unfairly prioritizing underrepresented minority applicants in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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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. Grants are typically based on need and do not need to be repaid. Scholarships. Federal student loans. Private student loans.

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Department of Education (Department) today released new state-by-state data and details showing that the simplified, streamlined, and redesigned 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will help 610,000 new students from low-income backgrounds receive Federal Pell Grants. For more information, click here.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

With the right strategies and resources, you can unlock a world of affordable study abroad education without emptying your bank account. There are various types of financial aid, including government-sponsored student aid, scholarships and grants. Dreaming of studying abroad but worried about the financial burden?

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College Planners of America

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Debt relief will be granted to 43 million borrowers, eliminating the entire remaining balance for 20 million of them. This post covers the recently announced availability of the application that borrowers use to obtain loan forgiveness. The Official Release of the Application. The Application Form. Pending Legal Issues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2023

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has long been considered one of most confusing and frustrating governmental forms, a 108-question gantlet of information on finances and family for students trying to pay for college. But for around 18% of FAFSA filers, the burden is even worse. It’s a surprise for many students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Meanwhile, UDayton’s new Health Equity Activation Think Tank will work with community partners, initially to address Black infant and mother mortality in Montgomery County, through a three-year grant from the CareSource Foundation. Health equity means that everyone — no matter their income, race, gender, education, location, etc. —

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

However, the amount of Title V funding—federal dollars granted to expand opportunities for Hispanic students—has not kept pace, resulting in increased competition for the money. One of the main obstacles that schools have in applying for Title V grants is decentralized structures for doing so, the briefing found. Dr. Deborah A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 26, 2023

A report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) shows international graduate applications increased for the fourth consecutive year and a shift continued in the countries applying. The report titled, “International Graduate Applications and Enrollment: Fall 2022,” details the responses from 370 institutions, which represents 48.7%

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Thrive Alliance Group

JANUARY 19, 2022

And, grants for mental health in schools are readily available, if you know where to look. The fact is, there are many grants for mental health in schools, including federal funds that you already have access to. You already have access to federal grants for mental health in schools. Here’s how to get started. How to get buy-in?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2023

The program – it was funded by a $3 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration – will be available through ASU’s Learning Enterprise and will involve peer groups for collaborative assignments, experiential learning activities, on-the-job training, and monthly mentorship meetings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Gina Garcia, professor of policy, politics, and leadership at Berkeley School of Education, University of California, Berkeley, to serve as our fall professional development day opening speaker — to provide insight for our campus as we continue our journey, serving as an Hispanic Serving Institution.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JUNE 8, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will see the majority of changes starting in the 2024-25 academic year and not in the 2023-24 year that was originally planned. The Department of Education said it will phase in the significant impacts to college students’ FAFSA by the 2024-25 academic year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Test-optional admission policies have resulted in increased application numbers and student diversity at many business schools, according to a recent report by the MBA Roundtable and Wiley. Only one in five (20%) fulltime MBA programs require test scores of all applicants, which is the greatest for all program types.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 13, 2023

Now, Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce has released a report on the potential impacts of the decision and how higher ed and governments can react. Race-conscious admissions were now only allowed for the achievement of the educational benefits of diversity.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 24, 2023

Dr. Matt Maschmann The five-year grant will allow the school to better prepare and equip students for these emerging fields. Human creativity is imperative to guide research in innovative and meaningful application domains.”

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COE

APRIL 12, 2023

In late 2020, the federal government passed sweeping changes to the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to simplify the application process. These changes  were intended to increase the number of students applying for aid and reduce the number of incomplete applications.  

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For international students who want to get a quality education, financing can be a major concern. However, if you know how to find the right resources and opportunities, you can take some of the stress out of financing your education and make studying abroad a reality. Apply for multiple grants and scholarships.

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