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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Receives Grant to Address Economic Issues and Tech Access for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Texas A&M University-San Antonio The money – in the form of a “Caminos Hacia el Éxito” (Pathways to Success) grant from the U.S.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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In addition to its proposed increase for TRIO, the Administration also requested a $10 million increase for GEAR UP and a $750 increase in the maximum Pell Grant for a potential award of up to $8,145. Both Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received level funding. Department of Education here.)

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2022 College Scholarship Scams

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I have always preached to students and their families over the years that they should be wary of websites, seminars, or other schemes that promise to find scholarships for a fee. They also may claim you have won a scholarship or a grant (without ever applying) and ask for payment of a one-time “processing fee.”.

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Panel Dives into Social Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With this as a backdrop, the Education Writers Association gathered a panel of experts to discuss social mobility as part of its annual Higher Education Seminar, hosted at the University of California, Riverside. Suddenly, social mobility is getting the attention that it has long deserved.

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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes 9% Increase for TRIO in FY24

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The Administration’s budget would also increase the maximum Pell Grant by $820 (or 11%), for a total maximum Pell Grant award of $8,215. The Administration has proposed “flat-funding” the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and the Federal Work-Study grants at the FY2023 levels of $910 million and $1.23

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Byrne is intent on increasing Macaulay’s already high graduation rate of approximately 80%, which continues to rise even as the number of Pell Grant recipients has risen. The current cohorts do take specific seminars, but Byrne wants experiential learning added. There is also an effort to increase equity.

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Unlock a world of education with affordable study abroad programs

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Online Global Learning Experiences: These refer to less formal educational activities, like webinars, global seminars, and short courses focusing on international topics, providing a broader perspective on global issues and diverse cultures. Focus on scholarships and grants, if available, to maximize funding that does not have to be repaid.