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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. Santiago, CEO, and Sarita E.

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Arrest of Dreamers Highlights Plight of Undocumented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 19-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah with no criminal record, Goncalves was stopped by a Mesa County (Colo.) News reports have indicated that she was targeted by ICE after information about the traffic stop was sent by the deputy to a communication group related to drug enforcement. Goncalves has been in the U.S.

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The Case for IES: How Federal Education Data Informs Federal Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Lawmakers are best equipped to find solutions that benefit all students when they are armed with high-quality data. Department of Education has conducted studies, such as t he National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), that provide key evidence to inform policymaking in higher education.

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Senators Reintroduce Bills to Help Inform Students about College Loans and Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tina Smith, D-Minn, and Chuck Grassley R-Iowa, have reintroduced three bills to help students and families make informed decisions about borrowing for college. Tina Smith The bills aim to make sure that students are informed and educated about college search and selection, loans, and financial aid.

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Survey: FAFSA Delays Changed Composition of Fall 2024 Incoming Class

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The debacle surrounding the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) affected the incoming fall class at three-quarters of private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the nation. The repercussions from this rollout will be felt – by students, families, and institutions – for years.”

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Study: Financial Barriers Block Path to Higher Education for Majority of Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial uncertainty continues to serve as the primary barrier preventing students from enrolling in or completing higher education, according to new research from education technology provider Ellucian that surveyed more than 1,500 learners nationwide. However, when informed about these alternatives, support jumped significantly.

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Report: State Financial Aid Programs Show Varying Levels of Accessibility and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. State financial aid programs can help alleviate these burdens, but such programs in the current day are lacking, according to the report.