Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A California native, legislator, father and lifelong advocate for equity and education, Gipson has committed years to ensuring Black and historically marginalized students have the resources they need. Its an equity issue, she added. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts. Garcia asked.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

My doctoral dissertation was on motivating at-risk students through creating a sense of belonging, and my focus on equity and social justice work is not just an academic pursuit, who I am defines how I do the work of college president. I am a responsible steward of public funds, an enabler of equity, and a lover of knowledge.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 21, 2025

For private and independent K12 schools, financial aid is more than just a line itemits a mission-critical tool for ensuring access, diversity, and long-term sustainability. But too often, the process of awarding aid is based on outdated data, incomplete visibility, or time-consuming manual reports.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2024

I am concerned about what’s happening with local school boards, policies, this misnomer that we don’t have to be worried about diversity, equity, and inclusion and we can be a ‘color blind society,’ that it’s what we should be—which is not true,” said Tchen. The progress is tangible.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. Here are some key strategies schools can adopt to ensure families understand that a private education can be within reach, regardless of financial circumstances.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 31, 2025

Independent and private K12 schools are constantly striving to balance accessibility with financial sustainability. While schools have made significant progress in increasing financial aid and net tuition revenue, the challenge of rising costs outpacing family income growth persists.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. Expanding eligible financial aid for expenses beyond tuition, such as extracurricular activities, books, and supplies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

The report, Equity and Emergency: COVID-19 Relief Funding at Historically and Predominantly Black Community Colleges in the South, examines how 39 institutions across 10 Southern states utilized Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) allocations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, there’s been a notable increase in families across various income levels seeking financial aid for private K-12 education. Private and independent K12 schools work to strategically allocate financial aid to maintain enrollment, foster diversity, and support students who need assistance the most.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Its a tall order. This wasnt just another product updateit was a strategic leap forward.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Perkins , assistant Vice President of Student Empowerment and Equity Initiative at CCP, we must remember We have always been the change we seek. New opportunities emerge every day to transform the lives of justice-impacted individuals, and they are essential to the future of basic needs work on our campuses. In the words of Derrick A.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

Summer is an ideal time for private K12 schools to build stronger partnerships with families, particularly when it comes to financial aid. A summer financial aid (FA) workshop can demystify the application process, build trust, and reduce confusion before the school year begins. Start by writing a simple goal statement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

These experiences have given me a unique lens through which I approach leadership, prioritizing equity, access, and the holistic well-being of our students. By the time I transferred to the State University, I realized I was a decent student and no longer anxious about my financial aid being denied for academic standing.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

If disparities in post-graduation earnings emerge, we can advocate for stronger financial aid policies, expand career services, or refine programs to better support workforce needs,” said Natalie Cartwright , Director and Chief Data Officer.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez His job entails research and collaboration with other education groups, state legislators, and education officials in accordance with TICAS’s mission to increase college access, affordability, and success through improvements in student financial aid policies. He’s a great asset in California.”

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information. Families also desire timely updates on their financial aid status.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 28, 2025

Despite 77% being employed and 85% applying for financial aid, many experience financial hardship: 29% report food insecurity, and 28% would struggle to afford an emergency expense of $500. Research underscores the potential impact of these initiatives. Over half of the 3.14 During Year One, we've sown the seeds of progress.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

When applying for financial aid they probably won’t realize that– thanks to federal law– their housing plans may reduce the amount of help they receive. There are programs available to help lower utility bills (many don’t count financial aid as income), but few students are aware.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 4, 2024

Dr. Bonnie Lynch "As we focus on closing our equity gap in low- and middle-income students accessing postsecondary opportunities, we continue to grow our diverse membership so that students from all backgrounds have the opportunity to pursue their college aspirations,” said Jenny Rickard, president and CEO of Common App.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

By: Craig Dodson Vice President of Customer Support, VenturEd Solutions For independent K-12 schools, financial aid decisions are some of the most importantand complexdecisions they make. Schools need a financial aid process that eliminates guesswork. Schools need a financial aid process that eliminates guesswork.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Despite federal and state financial aid, 23% of undergraduates, an estimated 4 million nationally, lack the resources to afford adequate food on a regular basis. Tax dollars fund federal financial aid at these schools, and we shouldn’t allow that investment to be undermined by hunger.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Su Jin Jez, CEO of California Competes, a policy and research organization focused on identifying solutions to the state’s most critical challenges at the intersection of higher education, equity, and the economy, said more consistent and comprehensive data collection will allow researchers to do complex research that will lead to better solutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 20, 2024

The nonprofit Common Application, which offers an online tool that many students use when looking to pursue an undergraduate education, is not being used by enough students who are from lower-income backgrounds, according to the organization’s inaugural Equity Innovations Guide. million students during the 2022-23 application cycle year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2024

Katy Hall Such prohibited practices include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. HB261 also prohibits institutions from considering an individual’s personal identity characteristics in determining receipt of state financial aid, including waivers, but excluding private scholarships.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2024

Institutions review the data and put together a financial aid offer, helping families decide which institution is the best fit for them and their wallets. Dr. Wil Del Pilar, senior vice president at The Education Trust, an advocacy organization working for educational equity, agreed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

DePauw University DePauw’s Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan seeks to bolster the university around four principles: the liberal arts and sciences; the student experience; institutional equity; and responsible financial and operational management.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

It's one of the new offerings coordinated by the National Education Equity Lab, an educational justice nonprofit that brings credit-bearing college courses into Title I and Title I-eligible high schools, at which large numbers of students come from families with little money. More partnerships are currently being explored.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students. Thu, 11/03/2022 - 06:00. Graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2024

Financial aid and scholarships are available, but often not sufficient to bridge the gap, and the burden of student loans can be a daunting deterrent. This is not just a matter of equity but a necessity for the advancement and enrichment of our society as a whole. Not dropout rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2023

She has also led efforts for The Brown Promise , which replaces loans in financial aid packages with grants that do not have to be repaid. She is a passionate advocate for equity and driver of positive change who truly embodies the Hesburgh spirit."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Still, in light of the FAFSA financial aid debacle that delayed the processing of financial aid at institutions across the nation. With the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education, HBCUs are “even more relevant and important today,” he says.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We also partnered with the Department of Education for the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Advising Summit. Our team debuted the College Completion Comebacks film series featuring stories of students who returned to college after stopping out, and the strategies that supported their journeys to graduation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The panelists expressed gratitude and pride over being recognized for some of the diversity and equity work that they’ve been doing, work that typically does not garner widespread attention. and ideas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and critical race theory (CRT) are hounded by opponents on the political right.

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