Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For years, advocates for higher education in prison programs worked to see Pell Grants reintroduced for incarcerated individuals. The report emphasizes that effective communication and collaboration within an institution and between institutions and organizations are essential to success. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students. While visiting the kitchen, then Dean of Student Services Dr. Lennor Johnson met a married couple who were both enrolled at IVC, earning above 3.0

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

After receiving the money in 2021, PCC – like many of the schools – chose to place it in a fund, the proceeds of which the college has been using to finance in-house innova- tion around education and student support. According to the college, the internal grant awards total approximately $1 million a year.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. According to a national independent evaluation , receiving these services leads to positive, statistically significant increases in retention and degree completion.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

Earlier this month, IHEP joined Results for America to highlight promising postsecondary student success models in Colorado and Massachusetts. According to a national independent evaluation , receiving these services leads to positive, statistically significant increases in retention and degree completion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

Heres how your school can prepareand why partnering with School and Student Services (SSS), powered by TaxStatus , puts you a step ahead. But success in this new environment requires planning, process optimization, and the right technology. Sign up for a demo today.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Corporate Partnerships: Forge partnerships with corporations to secure additional funding for scholarships and grants. Proactive Outreach and Recruitment: Community Partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations and schools to identify and recruit eligible students from diverse backgrounds.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Break down what financial aid entails: scholarships, need-based grants, payment plans, or tuition discounts. Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. Providing detailed FAQs can help address common concerns and demystify the process.

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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.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

These six trends will have long-term impacts on how community colleges interact with students and getting ahead of them now will position you for success in the future. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 21, 2021

MIP Fund Accounting software helps schools accurately, efficiently, and expediently track all grants, funds, and assets with a user-intuitive interface and unlimited reporting power. We’re here for you and your school’s success. appeared first on School and Student Services by Community Brands.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. But by doing a bit of internal research first, you’re more likely to hit upon a solution that proves successful for your unique institution and student body.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

For Families Schools work hard to help families manage the tuition costs for a student’s education. Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Aid most often takes the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition reductions. What Does Financial Aid Cover?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Fund for Teachers: Teachers can receive grants through Fund for Teachers , allowing them to improve their students’ learning experience. Today, this organization has invested $35 million in grants to teachers. This foundation provides teacher fellowships and grants for schools. Determine Your Goal.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A strong financial aid program is essential for attracting and retaining top students. A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families. Let us walk you through a demo! Sign up here.

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EAB

MAY 22, 2023

The Success and Retention Opportunities Accelerator empowers users with student success analytics to improve student success outcomes through interventions, policy changes, and other initiatives. The data can also be used to support funding and grant requests.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 22, 2022

For example, you might ask questions about the following: Net tuition revenue: Once total aid is granted, what will the net tuition revenue be? How much of that will be available for per-student costs? MIP Fund Accounting software helps schools streamline their financial processes for long-term success.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Fortunately, there are all kinds of people on campus who can help you, and successful students take full advantage of the many campus support resources available to help. Emergency Grants for Financial Setbacks : If you’re balancing work, school and family life, an unexpected expense can force you into some tough decisions.

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Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

As institutions innovate to create ways to attract new students, or regain the students who have left, it is important to create culturally responsive interventions that uphold commitments to equity. 13% of households in the U.S. the lack of bilingual support emerged as a top concern ( Gonzalez ).

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. In each session, the fellows gained depth in new topics or terrains, developed leadership skills, and built a network with peers from institutions across the country.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Facing Challenges of Student Life Who’s Who On Your Campus : College is a big change from high school—especially if you’re the first in your family to attend. Fortunately, there are all kinds of people on campus who can help you, and successful students take full advantage of the many campus support resources available to help.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services. More on this later. Take the diagnostic to find out.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. The ability to customize views, whether it’s an Excel-style screen or a student-by-student breakdown, gives us unparalleled flexibility.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

The Initiative, which launched in early 2022 and is made possible by a grant from Bank of America, is designed to help Hispanic adults expand their careers as nurses , nurse educators, and in other health professions. Learn more Check out this podcast to learn more about UCF's work to recruit Hispanic adult learners.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Note down all of your successes as well as areas where you could improve. How much do you need to raise your budget from last year to meet the needs of current and prospective students? What long-term effects could occur from granting financial aid to the same student throughout multiple grades?

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Believe in Students

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As the #RealCollegePresident at Compton College, it is my job to ensure that students are prepared for a bright future. This is essential work and the heart of Compton College’s mission, which is to offer a welcoming environment where our students are supported to pursue and to attain academic and professional excellence.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Talent management At the peak of the staffing crisis in spring 2022, community colleges were down 14% of their workforce, which caused disruptions to student services, and created burnout across all departments. We’ll share resources to help you identify and sustain your most impactful practices in the upcoming year and beyond.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But as they navigate the tricky path from aspirations to success, it’s just as important to provide and foster these three types of connections. By doing so, we can help assure students that they’re not alone, and that they can succeed in a post-COVID college landscape.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

And crucial conversations about the numerous steps to start college or reenroll—and the importance of a “one-stop” approach to student services—are also taking place. But by doing a bit of internal research first, you’re more likely to hit upon a solution that proves successful for your unique institution and student body.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In the last 20 years, there's been this really big resurgence of community-based organizations that are, I would say, kind of called college access and success as a general bucket term. JW: Because I think that as a CBO, our students, we care about student choice. JW: Yeah, absolutely. I think that's right.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

While available resources vary from campus to campus, the following best practices are common threads among colleges and universities that comprehensively address student mental health challenges as part of their institutional efforts to support student well-being and success.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 10, 2025

By capturing data on veterans use of resources like advising and student services, NPSAS and BPS insights can inform policies and practices that ensure veterans receive necessary support. This is especially important since: 41% of undergraduate students work full-time , often while still facing high levels of unmet financial need.

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