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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’

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Number of Some College, No Credential Students Continues to Increase

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Briscoe said institutions need to “reassess how dismantling all these things are actively affecting recruitment and retention.” “How With the FAFSA delays likely to have an increased impact on SCNC numbers, Briscoe said, policymakers need to examine this data to write policies that will actually move the needle on achievement and equity.

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Cultivating a Culture of ‘Servingness:’ Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. This sense of belonging is critical for student retention and success. This includes revising policies and curriculum design to better serve this population.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

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assistant vice president for retention at Emory & Henry University, weighed in on what colleges and universities can do to help support underrepresented student groups to ensure they receive the care and support they need to succeed. Terms like FAFSA, withdrawal deadline, or academic probation can feel alien and inaccessible.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

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Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

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Brown’s extensive experience in higher education spans more than two decades, during which he served in various roles, including associate dean for student development and achievement, first-year experience instructor, director of the Academic Success Center and TRIO Student Support Services, and chair of retention and completion committees.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

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Nearly one million low-income and disabled students receive college access and retention services through COE member colleges annually. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! The Federal TRIO Programs aid students in overcoming economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education.

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