Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

The data deck also highlights concerning patterns in student retention. Black law students receive the highest average total aid packages at $54,200, but 87% of this amount comes in the form of federal loans rather than grants. The updated report also reveals changes in scholarship practices across law schools. Department of Labor.

Education 154

Education Financial aid Application Placement 154

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

Students were paid a $15 per hour stipend for their training, and CHCP covered any gaps with grant money. The program will cover job training, job placement, and retention services, but not student stipends. The students in the cohort were largely non-traditional and reflective of the new majority learner.

Community college 264

Community college Placement Financial aid Collaboration 264

Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

A study by the Aspen Institute found that partnerships between community colleges and businesses lead to increased program quality, student success, and job placement rates. Providing career counseling and job placement services to learners to enhance career readiness and employability.

Community college 98

Community college Mental health Low income student Placement 98

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This trend will shape the composition of the students you serve while dictating the importance of retention to maintain enrollment. Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress.

Student success 59

Student success Success Mental health Students 59

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This trend will shape the composition of the students you serve while dictating the importance of retention to maintain enrollment. Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress.

Student success 52

Student success Success Mental health Students 52

College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The student receives credits for a college course, exemption from a required course, and/or advanced placement in the curriculum of a bachelor’s degree program. Review the college’s CLEP policy closely to verify that it grants credit for the particular CLEP exams that the student is considering taking.

Mathematics 52

Mathematics Students Humanities Placement 52

EAB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

That's the goal with all of the placements. There were a lot of students that were in our model that they just weren't claiming Pell Grant or Challenge monies that they already were eligible for. What it's gonna change is really those retention rates. So a meaningful experience is something that we continue looking toward.

Scholarship 64

Scholarship Retention Case manager Success 64