Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

We’re located in Southwestern Virginia, a more rural area, and we recognize that our students and their families might not be as familiar with higher education,” said Trageser. Andes said that Radford’s grant submission prioritized “enhanced student services in mental health and mentoring,” which made Radford’s proposal stand out.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In an effort to address the needs of Black and Latinx men in higher education, male resource centers have been looking to increase belonging, persistence, and graduation rates. Carey Seventy percent of Black men in California pursuing higher education attend a community college, but degree attainment lags. Dr. Roderick L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa. noa’s Native Hawaiian population has grown tremendously since the 1990s, and doubled between 2007 and 2020, thanks to deliberate efforts to recruit and retain these students, said Dr. Willy Kauai, director of Native Hawaiian student services at UH M?noa.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

A good portion of those donations were given to various kinds of institutions of higher education, many serving students from underserved backgrounds. In the process of selecting recipients, Scott’s team sought out colleges and universities successfully educating those from chronically underserved communities, she wrote.

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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. We’re looking at this unique intersection of two really big systems—the correctional system and the higher education system meet at college-in-prison programs,” said Pokornowski.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. The market regularly draws more than 700 students and plans are underway to build student housing on campus. Curry isn’t just talking about career and technical education (CTE) programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Immigrant high school students without citizenship or permanent residency in the U.S. are often told by high school counselors and colleges that they do not have many options for higher education. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. No student loans. No Pell Grants.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 1, 2025

When families consider private school education, theyre not just weighing academic rigor or college acceptancestheyre making one of the most personal, emotional, and financially significant decisions of their lives. With a commitment to both academic excellence and access for all, this prestigious boarding and day school awarded $11.2

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Private K-12 schools across the country rely on financial aid programs to ensure accessibility for families from diverse economic backgrounds. Rising tuition costs, economic fluctuations, and a growing emphasis on educational choice have expanded the number of parents exploring financial aid options.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

In todays global education landscape, independent and private K12 schools are welcoming more international students than ever before. These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

Tampa, FL, January 23, 2025 VenturEd Solutions, a leading provider of cloud-based admissions, financial aid, student lifecycle, and payment solutions for schools, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its financial aid product, School and Student Services (SSS).

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Single Stop

JANUARY 29, 2025

Upswing and Single Stop Announce Partnership to Empower Marginalized Students NEW YORK, Jan. Upswing and Single Stop Announce Partnership to Empower Marginalized Students NEW YORK, Jan.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 5, 2025

VenturEd Solutions was proud to be a Diamond sponsor at this annual event where over 3,000 educators, administrators, and industry leaders gathered to explore the future of independent schools. Thats where School and Student Services (SSS) comes in. This years conference fostered collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 31, 2024

RELATED: Providing Support to Financial Aid Awardees During the School Year Current Research While an abundance of financial aid research exists for the higher education space, Clapp found a lack of existing literature around this subject as it concerns PreK-12 schools. Prioritizing students. Rethinking funding and policies.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of students attending private K-12 schools has increased by 7% over the last decade, with more than 4.7 million students currently enrolled. Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

With TaxStatus’ advanced IRS integration, SSS provides schools with immediate access to verified financial data while safeguarding families through secure identity verification methods, including ID.me.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

A well-structured financial aid program attracts and retains mission-driven students and families while maintaining a balance between affordability and tuition revenue. As tuition costs rise and demand for financial assistance grows, financial aid directors play a pivotal role in making private education accessible.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Private K-12 schools are known for providing unparalleled educational experiences , smaller class sizes, and individualized attention. Here are some key strategies schools can adopt to ensure families understand that a private education can be within reach, regardless of financial circumstances. Connect with us here.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Youll have access to all IRS data, Benson explained. Its a tall order. Its fully transparent.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

To make confident financial aid decisions, officers must have access to timely, verified financial data and a methodology that ensures consistency and fairness. Schools must also consider the broader experience of students receiving aid. Schools need a financial aid process that eliminates guesswork.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

These trends underscore the growing commitment of independent schools to support families and enhance accessibility to quality education. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 10, 2025

And when it comes to families who may be unfamiliar with private education or concerned about affordability, offering insights into your financial aid process can be the game changer that turns a great camp experience into a lifelong school relationship. Many families are surprised to learn that private education is within reach.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, there’s been a notable increase in families across various income levels seeking financial aid for private K-12 education. Examples include: Percentage of students receiving aid A benchmark to maintain diversity and accessibility. Average aid per student Helps in understanding per-student investment.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

This fall the university will strategically place five Campus Anywhere booths around campus to increase student access to support departments. These booths provide students with a safe place to engage in high-touch interactions.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

play an important role for students and communities, providing a quality education that prepares students for jobs or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. The 1,038 community colleges in the U.S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Education Brands launches new entity, name, and brand identity focused exclusively on K-12 schools , helmed by new CEO St. The new name and brand identity reflect the company’s continued evolution and refined strategy, focused exclusively on serving the K-12 education market.

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NACAC's Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Motivations for this movement included inequitable patterns in test taking, test preparation, and test scores that systematically disadvantaged racially minoritized and low-income students in the admission process. At these highly selective colleges, we did not find consistent evidence of gains in college access.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Appily combines EAB’s suite of student services into a one-stop destination where visitors can discover colleges, take virtual tours, find scholarships, explore majors, and match with schools. We work with more than 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

This results in duplication of effort and, in some cases, creates barriers to college access. EAB research shows that even the smallest hurdles can prevent students from applying, enrolling, or persisting. Sandra Davis, Vice President of Student Services at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 24, 2023

The last few years in education have forced school administrators into thinking, operating, and forecasting differently —from acquisition strategies to marketing, budgeting, engaging, and everything in between.   The good news is that schools are continuing to be agile, determined, and rising to challenges with adaptability and strength.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s easy to understand how these barriers make it impossible for students to start, or finish, their education without deliberate support from student affairs professionals. read the blog: Pell eligibility for incarcerated students 5. Thus, community colleges need to invest in basic needs to stabilize enrollment.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2023

In 2021, Promise Institute Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw discussed her ground-breaking concept of intersectionality with COE conference attendees and inspired the audience of educators to renew its commitment to the advancement of opportunity for the least advantaged students. Their comments were edited for length and clarity.

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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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