Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2023

Diversity of the US Public Health Workforce Pipeline (2016-2020): Role of Academic Institutions ,” developed by researchers at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) looked at public health student diversity from 2016-2020 using a Diversity Index (DI).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

PCC’s Community Excellence Grants program allows faculty, staff, and students to propose ideas in service of the school, its diverse campus, and its nearby communities. According to the college, the internal grant awards total approximately $1 million a year. PCC is a place where we have a lot of creative thinking,” Boekelheide says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But finally, in spring 2020, the federal government asked undergraduates if they had enough to eat or a safe place to sleep. Even at private nonprofit doctorate-granting universities, the most gated in the nation, 18% of students experience food insecurity. Basic needs insecurity affects even the highest achievers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2024

At the end of 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which was designed to give low-income households a discount each month on their internet bill, even offering a one-time coupon of up to $100 to buy a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. million grant from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It has shown up in her leadership while she was chair of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, and it shows up throughout her scholarship and teaching at Wayne State University, where she is one of only two Black women in her department to be elevated to full professor. Vassar, affectionately known now as “Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

Institutions that receive HSI designation are then eligible to apply for various federal grants in support of their programming. GBC has an endowed scholarship fund from the Goizueta Foundation, and utilizing this fund, GBC began pursuing Hispanic students in the region. She notes it helps build community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Interim Provost Dr. Rani Roy says the school has already applied for two HSI grants and will find out in October whether they’ve been accepted. The Bronx is home to over one million people, 56% of whom are Latinx, according to 2020 U.S. But being an HSI isn’t “just about passing the 25% threshold — it’s about intentionality,” says Roy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a researcher and tenured associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, Means’ scholarship “examines racial and class inequities in rural contexts, challenging monolithic perspectives that equate rurality to whiteness,” wrote Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., He was co-PI, and the undergrads were co-researchers.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The new school year is here, and that means the start of another busy scholarship season! Now is the perfect time to start making your plans, researching the scholarships you want to apply for and brushing up on the do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications. Applications are open through November 1.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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Scholarship America

APRIL 26, 2023

Of course, choosing your college also means figuring out how you’re paying—and, while scholarship season is slowing down, there are still plenty of options out there. LendKey Scholarship Program LendKey connects students with credit unions for in-school loans and student loan refinancing options. Apply now !

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Impact “As of 2020, students who live on campus, their [three-year] graduation rate is 4% higher than the students who do not live on campus,” says Andrew Morong, dean of enrollment management at CMCC. In the summer, certain EHS buildings have a Pell Grant rate for individuals who are Pell Grant eligible.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. However, the reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Since 2019, Moore Wealth has gifted over $30,000 in scholarships. She arrived at the University of Florida in July 2020. She has partnered with FOSSI, or the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative, to give financial literacy workshops to FOSSI scholars.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. We’ve also provided emergency housing, financial support for off-campus temporary housing and scholarships for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students,” says Morishita. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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Student Loan Hero

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Scholarship awards and financial aid can help ease the financial burden of attending college. For students who identify as Hispanic or Latino, there are many scholarships worth exploring. Consider these 20 scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students as a starting point in finding ways to fund your higher education.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Jake learned about writing grant proposals to support the research, and the team received a $5,000 grant. Receiving the Scholarship America Dream Award has “granted me the privilege of focusing on my academics instead of working so much,” Jake—a 4.0 The field took notice of the research project. Jake, chill!”

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

But, as higher education settles into its post-pandemic reality, what can those students expect to face—and how can private-sector scholarships help as they work toward their associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degrees? That’s down by nearly 15% since 2020, according to the clearinghouse. Costs will keep rising.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

He is the primary investigator on a National Science Foundation disciplinary grant of nearly $250,000. And he was featured as the Mathematician for the Day in the 2020 calendar of Lathisms, Latinx and Hispanics in Mathematical Sciences. He has written more than 20 journal articles on algebraic coding and cryptography.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 1, 2022

30, 2020, but later extended several times until Dec. Many federal student loan servicer contracts due to expire In June 2020, the Department of Education announced that it had signed contracts with several new loan servicers , which would assume control of most of the federal student loan portfolio. When is the FAFSA deadline?

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 5, 2023

Merit-based academic scholarships have ranged from $13,000 to $30,000 and need-based grants have ranged from $1,000 to $40,000. In 2020-2021, 95% of our full-time beginning undergraduates received grant/scholarship aid.”. This prevents users from receiving merit scholarship information.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Study explores college funding sources, including family income and savings, scholarships, grants, and loans. Families reported spending an average of $25,313 for college in 2021–22, a 4% decrease from 2020–21, marking the second year of lower average college spending by families. This percentage was unchanged from 2020-21.

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EAB

JANUARY 30, 2023

Over the past few years—since 2020 in particular—the methods we use to make connections with potential donors have changed. My parents couldn’t afford to pay for any of my college education, so I worked to pay for it on my own using a combination of scholarships, grants, and a work-study.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this post, we review three important rule changes in the 2020 FAFSA Simplification Act (the Act ) that took effect this year. These changes significantly impact the Net Price of College (NPC), which is a college’s Cost of Attendance less the average amount of free financial aid such as scholarships and grants given to admittees.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2024

When he tries to do so, his application is rejected by the ED because neither of his parents has a SSN, even though rule changes made pursuant to the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 have eliminated the requirement that students and parents have an SSN. Montejo Garcia says that without aid he will attend an in-state school. Wilson said.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2024

When he tries to do so, his application is rejected by the ED because neither of his parents has a SSN, even though rule changes made pursuant to the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020 have eliminated the requirement that students and parents have an SSN. Montejo Garcia says that without aid he will attend an in-state school. Wilson said.

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College Planners of America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

They use partial merit scholarships as bait to land strong academic performers who will raise their position in college rankings, which many people use as a proxy for educational value. There are still some scholarships awarded solely on merit. Many colleges now use merit aid as a means of boosting their institutional reputation.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These shows have allowed the UIA to reach and inspire leaders and practitioners beyond member campuses.

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College Planners of America

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This year, the FAFSA for academic year 2024-25 will not be available until December due to delays at ED resulting from the roll-out of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2020. However, 2023 is an exception. There is an option on the FAFSA form that asks if the student would like to be considered for the FWS program.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These shows have allowed the UIA to reach and inspire leaders and practitioners beyond member campuses.

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College Planners of America

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

They indicate how generous the college can be in granting financial aid. Table B , below, lists private gifts to colleges of $50 million or more in 2018 and $60 million or more in 2019, 2020, and 2021. 2018 Carnegie Mellon Tod Johnson $50 million Support for undergraduate scholarships and programs to help students graduate.

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EAB

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Gallup’s State of Higher Education 2022 Report shows the alarming percentage of students who have considered stopping out due to emotional stress—a number that almost tripled from 2020 to 2021 for two-year students. Where and when grant-funded interventions can increase student retention. October 24, 2022. October 13, 2022.

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Supporting Student Success

MAY 6, 2021

But we tend to get lost on the why because it is personal and squishy—there’s no empirical evidence you can cite, no scholarship to drive your formulation. Bryce and Portia Morrison on election day 2020, reminding us all to do our civic duty. His earliest TED Talk inspired me to start thinking about my why. Courtesy of Cali Morrison.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

College Greenlight became part of EAB in 2020, and we continue to help students connect with colleges and universities to help them find their best college fit and the financial support that they need. And so the other thing I think it's important for people to know about CBOs is what experts they are in their home community.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 10, 2024

Over the past decade, Black college and university enrollment has been dropping at alarming rates, declining 22% from 2010 and 2020. As the country’s largest champion of the Black college community, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has awarded more than $500 million in scholarships and leadership development to HBCU students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

declined nearly a year from 2020 to 2021, non-Hispanic American Indian-Alaskan Native people (AIAN) experienced the biggest drop in life expectancy, declining 6.6 He says obtaining grants and donors to fund recruiting, lectures, and events has become paramount in helping the program recover from the negative impact of the pandemic.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 12, 2023

The opposition to Scott’s course is only a small part of the backlash to the racial reckoning of 2020 that was sparked by the murder of George Floyd. It’s an opportunity to reclaim those spaces with our bodies and with the scholarship,” said Williams. “We Others are taking more active steps to counteract the restrictions.

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