Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As This is a growing interest, it seems, every year.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Need-based financial aid, such as grants, is awarded based on an assessment of a family’s income and expenses. Here are the most common types of financial aid: Grants are given to students and families based on financial need. Grant funding comes directly from a school’s budget.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For Families Schools work hard to help families manage the tuition costs for a student’s education. Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. What Documents Will I Need?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 9, 2024

College Preparation: These schools often have strong college counseling programs, providing students with expert guidance throughout the application process. Diverse Student Body: US private schools’ pride themselves on creating inclusive communities where students from different backgrounds can learn and grow together.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

According to the latest data from NAIS , thirty-three percent of students enrolled in boarding schools receive some form of financial aid. Additionally, $33,047 is the average grant of award per individual. This can help to reduce misunderstandings and ensure that families are submitting complete and accurate applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 5, 2024

Finding the perfect financial aid solution can speed up the application process, ensure fair and unbiased awarding, and empower families. Application volume: Consider the number of financial aid applications you receive annually. Complexity of awards: Do you offer a variety of scholarships and grants?

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here. Finding Your College Fit.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications. What percentage of approved applicants ended up enrolling?

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Fund for Teachers: Teachers can receive grants through Fund for Teachers , allowing them to improve their students’ learning experience. Today, this organization has invested $35 million in grants to teachers. This foundation provides teacher fellowships and grants for schools. Easy application monitoring.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ICYMI: TRIO programs are Federal outreach and student services grant programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Know a student who could benefit from our services? Read more about TRIO Day here.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Eventually, I decided to apply for the College Student Services Administration (CSSA) program at OSU. It was the only grad program that I submitted an application to. Concentrating on a single application made my process extremely focused. I was also able to maintain my student affairs + technology interests.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

The Initiative, which launched in early 2022 and is made possible by a grant from Bank of America, is designed to help Hispanic adults expand their careers as nurses , nurse educators, and in other health professions. Learn more Check out this podcast to learn more about UCF's work to recruit Hispanic adult learners.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services. How well does your institution support returning stop-outs?

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. Ron Abel empower proved the ideal choice, seamlessly integrating into our workflow and easing the transition from traditional paper applications.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Talent management At the peak of the staffing crisis in spring 2022, community colleges were down 14% of their workforce, which caused disruptions to student services, and created burnout across all departments. We’ll share resources to help you identify and sustain your most impactful practices in the upcoming year and beyond.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Some other programs may say near-peer coaching and mean students who have just recently graduated from college, but the main point is age proximity as the valuable lever for supporting students as they're trying to apply to and complete college. So at Let's Get Ready, we hire, train, support, we pay older college students.

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