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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When the revised Pell Grant regulations went into effect in July 2023, they contained a provision that college in prison programs must now document how they and/or organizations with which they partner provide reentry services.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

The research includes interviews with financial aid staff and parents; reveals key insights about inclusion, stigma, and financial challenges; and offers actionable insights to improve relationships. This discrepancy created a perceived exclusion for some students, who felt they could not fully immerse into school culture.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2019, Oglethorpe partnered with TheDream.US , a national scholarship program that helps provide access to a college education for immigrant youth who came to the country at a young age without documentation. Undocumented students make up nearly 10% of Oglethorpe’s degree-seeking student body.

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Easy Income Processing for Your School’s International Students

School & Student Services by Community Brands

These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing. According to ICEF Monitor, an estimated 54,560 international students were enrolled in U.S. For families who dont file U.S.

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Transforming Financial Aid: The TaxStatus and VenturEd Partnership

School & Student Services by Community Brands

The Power of SSS with TaxStatus Integration At the heart of this transformation is the integration of TaxStatus with VenturEd Solutions School and Student Services (SSS) program. Enhanced Equity : Schools can ensure that aid is awarded fairly and consistently, supporting broader goals of accessibility and inclusion.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Transparent and Accessible Financial Aid Process: Clear Communication: Provide families with clear and concise information about the financial aid process, including deadlines, required documentation, and eligibility criteria. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families.

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Smart Aid, Real Impact: Peddie’s Success with SSS

School & Student Services by Community Brands

For families who qualify, thats an average of $50,000 per studenta powerful testament to Peddies mission of inclusivity and opportunity. Heres how The Peddie School, with the help of School and Student Services (SSS) and NAIS methodology, is rewriting the playbook for financial aidand what your school can learn from their success.