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Reducing Barriers Like Standardized Test Requirements Expands Access

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The reasoning for going “test optional” was twofold: it was not possible to administer the tests safely, and there was a shared understanding that the most deleterious effects of the pandemic were exacerbating inequities in ways that disadvantaged students from under-resourced communities. Dr. Suzanne M. Only about 40 percent do.

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Legacy Looms Large in College Admissions, Perpetuating Inequities in College Access

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The data indicate that considering legacy status when making admissions decisions is associated with decreased college access for Black and Hispanic students, as well as for students living with low incomes. million undergraduate students enrolled in institutions that considered legacy status when making admissions decisions.

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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Experts say this will have a negative impact on students and potential students as they embark on postsecondary journeys. While the college, university, or school may have internet access, it doesn't mean that students always have these resources and services in their own home. Similarly, the ECF sunset on June 30.

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Proposed Regulations Looks to Increase College Access

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New proposed regulations could increase college access for high school students and provide better public data on student outcomes, according to officials at the U.S. Department of Education.

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CSU Opens Up Access to Transfer Planner to All California Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community college students in California will now have an easier time lining up their academic progress to transfer to a California State University (CSU) system school, now that CSU has opened up access to its recent Transfer Planner to even more students.

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Textbook Access Program Saves Money, Time for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Houston is providing all undergraduate students with the books they need for a flat fee through the Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP). CTAP ensures our students don’t have to wait for their books. We want to make sure all students start ready to learn.” Bauer College of Business.

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Partnership Receives $100,000 to Increase College Access for Indigenous Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Partnership with Native Americans offers scholarships, college grants, emergency funding, college readiness camps, and literacy and school supplies through its American Indian Education Program to improve Native studentsaccess to higher education. Everyone at PWNA is sincerely grateful for this recent funding from Synchrony.

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