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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Paying for students Multiple recipient schools told Diverse that they are using their Scott donations at least partially on scholarship programs. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So, Ross met with Howard’s student services, where he was told his only option would be to withdraw from his classes. He had received a scholarship in the spring semester that covered the cost of any debts he had incurred that year, and he had the receipts to prove it. Howard University. Ross was confused.

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Financial Aid for Private School: Tips for Administrators

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Home equity: The value of the family’s home or property. Expect most families to have some form of savings, equity or retirement accounts. With these expectations in mind, you can better allow for different family sizes, diverse students, and various financial aid plans. Vehicles: Any vehicles owned by the family.

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Advising, Counseling, Mentoring and Teaching Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Another fundamental aspect of this discussion is the need for educators to adopt an anti-racist (social justice or civil rights) and cultural competence approach to their work, which means being equity-based and culturally responsive in philosophy and action.

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Spring Cleaning Your Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

You can even increase the lifetime value of your students. At School and Student Services, we understand how important it is to keep your financial aid folders clean, and we offer a K-12 Select Software Suite that can help. Scholarship application essays. Contact Us at School and Student Services.

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

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Valerie Martinez faculty member at the UCF College of Nursing 13 tools to elevate diversity in the faculty hiring process Student Services As enrollment leaders know, student services are important long before a student ever comes to campus or attends an online class.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Many tackled improving student success, retention, and equity at their institutions, while others focused on budget models and streamlining administrative processes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D.,