Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Of them, 2,718 were first-generation college students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 7, 2024

Yale University has pledged $10 million toward an initiative to strengthen its relationship with historically Black colleges and universities in the realm of research, teaching, and student access. Dr. Peter Salovey The initiative is part of a redress following Yale President Dr. Peter Salovey and Senior Trustee Josh Bekenstein’s Feb.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As a first-generation American and the child of immigrants who came to the U.S. As a first-generation American and the child of immigrants who came to the U.S. More than 80% of students who took a prior paper SAT reported a better experience with the digital SAT when surveyed. “As

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

32 first-generation, low-income high school students from 15+ cities across California and Washington gathered with their mentors and program leaders to kick off their three-month program experience. We look forward to witnessing how our fellows will utilize Notion to access resources and collaborate as a community this summer.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

Paying for students Multiple recipient schools told Diverse that they are using their Scott donations at least partially on scholarship programs. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples. Likewise, Renton Technical College devoted $1.6

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Scholarship America , the nation’s leading nonprofit scholarship and educational support organization, is pleased to announce that Dr. Angel B. In this role, he represents more than 26,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. About Scholarship America ®.

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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., It’s all a team effort,” Means said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

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. The new total is a record high for the program, first created in 1972. With President Biden’s signature on Dec. Our sectors aren’t always fully aligned on the importance of Pell.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

If college were accessible and affordable, students with high financial need would have a better chance to break the cycle of generational poverty; instead, the struggle to pay for higher education can leave them in dire financial straits. Scholarships can help fill that gap. However, the scholarship industry needs to evolve.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. At DFC, every student gets a scholarship of some amount, and the average student cost is under $3,000. Hall, a first-generation African American student at DFC. “It

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

To honor that vision and legacy, Scholarship America proudly funds awards in Dr. Fradkin’s name, giving outstanding Dollars for Scholars more opportunity to provide impactful scholarships, including renewable awards and additional student support. Shenendehowa Dollars for Scholars (New York) and St.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What reverse admissions means for the future of college access. Colleges review the profiles and make proactive admission and scholarship offers to students, typically within a week or two of the profile being submitted. The post What reverse admissions means for the future of college access appeared first on EAB.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Odle and Delaney studied the direct admissions process at six schools that are part of the pilot, some private, some public, some small, some large, and all ranging from moderately selective to open access. Non-first-generation students were 2.5 points for potential first-generation students. points likelier.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

A 2022 report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute and the Point Foundation, an LGBTQ scholarship fund, noted that 32.6% Prior to that, GALA raised over $250,000 to endow UND LGBTQ student scholarships; two are given every year. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects. It generated excitement and investment in current programs, our students and scholarships,” she said. “We Classrooms have been modernized and the campus is more technology accessible. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

“Related to student success, CEED has a robust center that includes tutoring, mentoring, and advocacy for students to ensure they are on the path to achievement and graduation,” adds Dr. Karen Eley Sanders, associate vice provost for College Access. Sanders has worked with CEED in various capacities throughout her 22 years at Virginia Tech.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. There are also several transfers from community colleges.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

by Kyle Walcott for Scholarship America Makayla Dawkins, a public health major at the University of Connecticut, found her passion for public health at an early age through volunteer experiences. While the transition to online classes was initially unfamiliar and required adjustments, it made education more accessible.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This significant grant supports our unwavering mission to close the opportunity gap by empowering first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students with the resources, mentorship, and skills necessary to thrive in STEM fields and beyond.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They do not provide personalized information to each student on which academic programs might be a fit, or which specific scholarships they are eligible for. We’re thrilled to partner with EAB to make college admissions more accessible for more students.” But these programs do not go far enough. What does direct admissions entail?

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

Leverage external scholarships and resources to make your overseas dreams a reality with the help of knowledgeable advisors. Take advantage of specialized scholarships tailored to you for financial assistance and explore databases packed with funding options. Some examples include the Benjamin A. For non-U.S.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many  talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. Being a first generation low income (FGLI) student is something that I carry with me.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. To help fill that gap, colleges, communities and scholarship providers are in a unique position to step in.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And she expressed concern about “the spillover impact” of the Supreme Court’s ruling on student support programs and scholarships dedicated to underrepresented students. To better assure that all students are adequately prepared for college, the College Board is working hard to expand access to AP-level classwork, said Hastings.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2024

This strategy is designed to point to student success, especially for Black, brown, queer, disabled, first-generation, nontraditional, and economically vulnerable students who are invested in gender equity. I said it before – like I am telling myself. Students – you are not alone.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Today, Close the Gap Foundation announces its first donation from Airbnb, adding to the foundation's family of corporate sponsors committed to help close the digital divide for first-generation, low-income ( FGLI ) students in the United States.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Meeting the financial needs of students isn’t easy, says Henderson, but by forming partnerships with medical corporations like Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis has been able to offer scholarships to its primary care students. They add that UC Davis wants to educate medical students who have a genuine goal of serving the medically underserved.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

But gathering feedback was just the first step. A responsibility that for Nina, a first-generation, low-income student herself, is personal. I’ve been lucky to have found the right network and mentors in my life, but growing up FGLI, I know access to professionals who are genuinely invested in your future is rare.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The much-anticipated conclusion to a three-month intensive, structured mentorship and project-based learning program brings together motivated, first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school students with intentionally paired mentors. This year’s Pitch Day included many firsts for Close the Gap Foundation.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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