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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).” The state’s FAFSA filing rate is up 11% from last year. The Minnesota State system is seeing a 7% increase in enrollment.

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Number of Some College, No Credential Students Continues to Increase

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If that staff member in financial aid or that person who was motivating them no longer exists, why would they show up?” 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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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. The dashboard is available through the Office of Student Success. “By

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 23

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 22

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Missouri State News Missouri State Extends FAFSA Deadline Missouri State is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. This gives students more time to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form.

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Find the Colleges That Give the Most Merit Aid

College Planners of America

The following spring, there’s often a need to compare the financial aid packages in the award letters from the colleges that have accepted the student. TuitionFit is a free tool that facilitates this comparison. Award letters state the financial aid that is available to that specific student. What’s a Fair Offer?

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Finish Your FAFSA, Find Your Future: Solutions for Black Students and HBCUs Navigating the FAFSA Rollout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harry Williams The new process, while intended to simplify an already intricate form, has created more hurdles for Black students to secure financial aid crucial for facilitating their education. million from the ECMC Foundation , TMCF’s ‘ Finish Your FAFSA: Find Your Future ’ campaign, taking place from June 24 - Aug.

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