Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. Coupled with the $400 increase in the 2022 fiscal year, this is the largest two-year increase ever in the history of the grant. With President Biden’s signature on Dec. Federal Reserve. “On

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

And the Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act would strengthen current loan counseling requirements for higher ed institutions, require loan counseling annually, and allow students to decide exactly how much they would like to borrow. “We And we’ve introduced a bill to improve loan counseling.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

counseling, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Ph.D., Dueñas’ scholarship addresses issues of equity and access in higher education with a focus on sense of belonging and experiences with imposter syndrome among Latinx students attending four-year colleges and universities. Cristobal Salinas Jr.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

No Pell Grants. Despite these barriers, undocumented students are finding opportunities to pursue a college education through individual resourcefulness, ambition, targeted scholarships, and more welcoming institutional policies. Students without work authorization could pursue unpaid internships that are funded through scholarships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Associate Professor of Counseling, Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies, University of Arizona, Affiliate Faculty, Education Policy Center, University of Arizona Tenured: Yes Age: 37 Education: B.S., school counseling, University of Maryland, College Park; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Institutions that have a large number of undergraduate students who receive Pell Grants also reported a decline in freshman enrollment of more than 10%. Smith University in North Carolina have hired “scholarship coordinator” staff that is focused on helping students find and secure scholarships and other funding.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

A 2022 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute and the Point Foundation, an LGBTQ scholarship fund, noted that 32.6% Prior to that, GALA raised over $250,000 to endow UND LGBTQ student scholarships; two are given every year. of LGBTQ people experienced bullying, harassment, or assault at college, compared to 18.9%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 17, 2023

Supreme Court’s decision on the constitutionality of affirmative action, the Mellon Foundation, a nonprofit that makes grants related to higher learning, among other areas, recently convened a panel to discuss how America got to this moment and what might come after. As the world awaits the U.S. The participants were not optimistic. “To

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2023

Daniel Santos, CEO of Prepory, a college counseling service, has seen how the bills have shaped college searches recently. “But because of the all the anti-LGBT laws that were being passed, I didn’t feel comfortable. I’ve heard all these horror stories about people getting beat up for their identity.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

The students don’t just get the housing, they get individualized counseling, transportation, and other supports that are comprehensive,” says CCC Chancellor Juan Salgado. In the summer, certain EHS buildings have a Pell Grant rate for individuals who are Pell Grant eligible. EHS President and CEO Jeffrey H.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. However, the reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Based on data gathered, we increased support services such as Ram Pantry, counseling, technology availability, and academic advising,” he continues. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. These data-driven decisions allow us to refine efforts to better serve our student population.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

Waller does not come from an engineering background, but when he began studying for his master’s degree in counseling and human development, he found himself fascinated with engineering, which led him to Virginia Tech for his doctoral studies in curriculum instruction. Grant proposals are written to support additional CEED projects.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When a student is approved for a Federal student loan for the first time, they’re required to complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling (SLEC), an online course offered by the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the agency within the U.S. A scholarship is an amount of public or private funds that is given to a student.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Federal financial aid programs for college students include scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and loans. The Student Loan Entrance Counseling course is intended to make sure that students understand their rights and responsibilities regarding Federal loans prior to entering into a loan agreement.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 17, 2024

While grants and scholarships provide much-needed assistance, loans often make up a significant portion of the aid package. Understanding Financial Aid Packages: Financial aid packages typically consist of a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans.

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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. Counseling and Advising: Dedicated counselors provide guidance on academic planning, college admissions, and personal well-being.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

How many students are you teaching or counseling who can meet all those criteria? For example, Pell Grants are a government-funded source of need-based federal financial aid that typically does not have to be repaid, which makes it highly desirable. Learn about Pell Grants on the website of the US Department of Education.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

To help fill that gap, colleges, communities and scholarship providers are in a unique position to step in. Finally, scholarship providers are in a unique position to help students develop peer networks among their fellow recipients. Helping students who don’t know what they don’t know.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Emphasize Affordability and Financial Aid Options: Describe scholarship opportunities, grants, and financial aid programs that demonstrate your commitment to making education accessible. Be sure to share updates about how upcoming FAFSA changes will affect affordability.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The other thing that's neat, I think, is to see all the CBOs that provide funding either through scholarships or to pay for books and supplies, computers or to pay for summer pre-college academic programs so that students can go and live on a college campus. JW: Yeah, absolutely. I think that's right.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

This type of care can include counseling services, gender-affirming resources, and support for hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgery. Offering support groups and counseling services Many TGNC students experience mental health challenges related to their gender identity , including depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria.

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