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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to Launch Scholarship Program as Part of Federal Agriculture Career Initiative

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The funding from this grant will enable students at these two universities to pursue an undergraduate education in food, agricultural, human sciences and related programs without the stress of tuition coverage,” saidLyon- Bennett, assistant dean for academics for the UAPB School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences. β€œThe

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

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However, for federal Pell grants specifically, Latino students appear to be receiving larger sums on average ($4,246) than other racial/ethnic groups, the only exception being Asians ($4,722). And rates of Latino enrolling into undergraduate education as adults – ages 25 or older – are even to their white peers at 18%, the report noted.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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With smaller average enrollments and a focus on undergraduate education, RSIs also enroll a greater share of low-income students who receive Federal Government Pell Grants, as well as a higher percentage of Native American/Alaska Native students.