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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In concert with Rhode College’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as affordability, the Office of Admission strives to identify, recruit, and enroll domestic students who are underrepresented in higher education, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Pell Grant Increase Will Help Low-Income Students, But More is Needed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. With President Biden’s signature on Dec. The new total is a record high for the program, first created in 1972.

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Duke University Uses Peer Mentorship to Support First-Generation, Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Sachelle Ford became the first director of the DukeLIFE program at Duke University in January 2020, she brought with her the experience of being a first-generation college student.

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Report: High-Achieving Black, Latino, and Low-Income Students Lacking Equal Access to Advanced Math Classes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

High-performing Black, Latino, and students from low-income backgrounds are not getting equal access to advanced math courses that more affluent or white students do, according to a new report from the Education Trust and Just Equations.

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Why Scholarships Are Vital for Low-Income Students and Families

Scholarship America

Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students. Despite the cost, despite student struggles, despite the difficulty, one thing remains true: the more education you get beyond high school, the better your prospects are.

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Supporting First-Generation and Low-Income Students Beyond the College Acceptance Letter

Department of Education Homeroom Blog

First-generation and low-income college students were burdened with the struggle to pay expensive college fees for a virtual education while being separated from on-campus resources and in-person support from students and. Continue Reading.

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What It’s Like: A First-Gen, Low-Income Student at Princeton

Niche - First-Generation Collect Students

First-gen and low-income student Heidi Temple shares her experience getting admitted to Princeton and what life has been like her first year there. Ivy League schools are historically considered to be only available to the wealthy.