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Financial Aid Basics for Families

School & Student Services by Community Brands

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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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

NACAC's Admitted

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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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

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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Addressing Community College Enrollment Concerns

NACAC's Admitted

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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TRIO Day Commemoration!

UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

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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How to expand opportunities for Hispanic adult learners in nursing and healthcare

EAB

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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