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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When the revised Pell Grant regulations went into effect in July 2023, they contained a provision that college in prison programs must now document how they and/or organizations with which they partner provide reentry services.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples.

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2019, Oglethorpe partnered with TheDream.US , a national scholarship program that helps provide access to a college education for immigrant youth who came to the country at a young age without documentation. Undocumented students make up nearly 10% of Oglethorpe’s degree-seeking student body.

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Integrated Approach to Student Success Leads to 8% Retention Lift at Northwest Missouri State University

Civitas Learning

Faculty and staff needed ways to easily communicate and access student data in one place so they had the shared context they needed to meaningfully help students. To realize their mission to support the success of every student, every day, Northwest’s leaders fostered a shared culture of holistic student care.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Results Interviews with staff covered innovative and ongoing strategies to improve student accessibility. Schools have updated strategies around how they fund financial support, evaluate student needs, and apply tuition reductions to create more equitable and inclusive policies. Rethinking funding and policies.

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Simplify, Support, & Succeed: 5 Must-Have Benefits of a Top-Notch Financial Aid Solution

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Juggling spreadsheets, chasing missing documents, and stressing over award decisions? Accessing documents and financial data should streamline the review process and free up valuable time. Feeling like you’re drowning in a sea of paperwork while families anxiously wait for their fate?