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APLU and Temple University Releases Guide on Higher Ed Completion Grant Implementation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Temple University have released a guide for higher ed institutions on how to implement completion grants for their students. Dr. Christel Perkins Completion grants are funds given to students who need them to finish out their degree or academic journey.

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GAO Report: Cost of College Remains a Mystery

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The vast majority of colleges and universities are failing their prospective students when it comes to telling them what they can expect to pay, according to a new report from Congress’s General Accounting Office (GAO). This makes it challenging for prospective students to figure out which school is most affordable for them.

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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Want to surprise a college-bound student? Tell them that just 16% of all college students live on campus. Let them know that the high price of rent is one of the leading contributors to student debt, and that nearly one in two undergraduates struggles with housing insecurity while in school.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures.

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The essential guide to sources of university funding for international students

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How do students secure funding for their university education and support their academic journey? Students can access funding through government grants, private donations, scholarships, and research grants. federal student aid significantly helps domestic students with educational costs. In the U.S.,

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (DOE), at least 25% of full-time equivalent students enrolled must be Hispanic. These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid.

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What to Do When Your College Financial Aid Falls Short of Expectations

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. Heres 6 things you can do when your college financial aid falls short of expectations: 1. Double-check the accuracy of your financial aid award.