Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. But these aid programs were found to have low-income requirements, meaning students from middle-income households are excluded.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Students from underrepresented backgrounds face considerable barriers when it comes to completing a community college program. Nationally, only 24% of African American, Latinx, and Native American students finish within two years. DFC has graduated an average of 56% of its students since its formation in 2017.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2024

Spring enrollment numbers are looking up across the postsecondary sector, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, which collects data from almost all U.S. Dual enrollment numbers are] quite a bit higher than if we look at traditionally aged students, 18 to 20 years old. institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet less than 12% of resident 18-to-24-year-old students enrolled in our public universities are Hispanic. We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. During that time, she saw his hands-on approach with staff and students. “If Coming from such a background drives him. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

“I kind of defied them a little bit and said, ‘I want to help with peoples’ mental health and talk a little bit about how maybe bullying or trauma or domestic abuse can also impact their actual health, in addition to their physical health,’” says Mendoza, a first-generation Filipino immigrant who came to the U.S. I love my students.

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Counselors' Corner

MARCH 27, 2024

These students want to go to college, and they’ve navigated many hoops and hurdles to build academic and extracurricular records that not only show their ability to be successful in college, but give them the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to be successful once they arrive on campus. Last February 1st, 6 million students had filed a FAFSA.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You may think sooner is better, and you’re right—so by all means, feel free to roll out the new FAFSA today. Now, about the rollout.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Over the past three decades, the number of colleges and universities with 25% or more full-time undergraduate Latine students has tripled. It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, for many underrepresented college students, navigating academic life can feel akin to scaling an invisible mountain. Why is help-seeking among underrepresented students important? student life coordinator at Saybrook University and Travis W. In a Gen Ztressed webinar hosted by TimelyCare, experts Brianna Yahaya, M.S

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

For a prospective college student beleaguered by the complexities of the application process, direct admissions is like a dream come true. The study, led by Dr. Taylor Odle, an assistant professor of educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Data was obtained on the choices of almost 32,000 students.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

How to pay for classes can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. To help alleviate this stress, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services. How to pay can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. The 2022-23 FAFSA is open now!

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. This program provided students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world and their place within it.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. However, completing the FAFSA can often feel like navigating a maze, with complex forms and important deadlines to contend with.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

She became the first in her family to attend college, struggling through first-generation woes like the unfamiliarity with FAFSA, scholarships, or even how to pay for her attendance. Much of her early work with students has to do with unpacking those terms and misconceptions. or a western country.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. I spent most of my time as a law student serving as a law clerk at legal aid clinics and loitering outside of the GULC’s Office of Public Interest and Community Service.

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I'm First!

JANUARY 17, 2024

When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. So, as a first-generation college student […]

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

So the image of an out-of-control AI that's going to start talking to the students in a way you don't understand, that's not really the present of this type of tool. Students would come to orientation, sign up for classes, put down housing deposits, but the term would begin and they were nowhere to be found. It may not.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

As college tuition costs continue to rise, the search for scholarships becomes increasingly crucial for students and their families. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college or already navigating your way through higher education, the pursuit of scholarships should never be underestimated.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Fradkin’s name, giving outstanding Dollars for Scholars more opportunity to provide impactful scholarships, including renewable awards and additional student support. Businesses will attend to share how they can offer students opportunities via potential scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Yet, this is a concept I did not live by consciously as an undergraduate student, but in retrospect, I unconsciously engaged in it, however minimal it might have been. As a first-generation and low-income college student, I had limited financial and personal support from family.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. The students in the high school program graduated from college at only a 36 percent rate. Which is an abject failure.”

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

He’s taken the research-based Caring Campus framework, which he called “transformational” for community colleges, to his Hispanic-Serving Institution of 4,845 students. “If If you’re doing everything you can by your mission and encouraging students’ voices,” Vela said, “you’re going to see tremendous results.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Department of Education and Axim Collaborative explored the power of data in driving educational outcomes for TRIO students. Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. So, what’s going on with these student populations? Due to the extensive paperwork and waiting times involved with the U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability to customize views, whether it’s an Excel-style screen or a student-by-student breakdown, gives us unparalleled flexibility. Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data.

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