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APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Financing graduate education can be challenging, but scholarships, fellowships, and on-campus employment options exist to alleviate financial burdens.

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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. Apply at: [link].

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. In short, money is important—but making sure students know there’s money is equally important.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

.” The report’s recommendations call on academic institutions to expand support for students beyond traditional career preparation, focusing on creating networks, fostering personal development, and promoting community engagement. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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MAY 10, 2024

This stratification is further compounded by differences in financial aid availability and college costs, which disproportionately burden low-income students with unmet financial needs. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

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