Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2023

For most of its 50-year history, the Pell Grant has not covered summer classes, with two brief exceptions: 2009-2011 and 2017 to the present. Part-time students can use leftover traditional Pell Grant money to take summer classes, so they don’t qualify for summer Pell.) They may also avoid summer learning loss.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

And thanks to a grant from Sound Transit, tuition, normally $5,000, is waived. With a grant from the Human Resources Services Administration, AAMU developed a master’s-level social work Registered Apprenticeship program that allows social work students to work as paraprofessionals, par ticularly in under-served communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Online courses and programs were both praised by comebackers and suggested by the report’s authors for the flexibility in scheduling that they provide. The report’s recommendations revolve around themes of flexibility, accommodation, inclusivity, proactiveness, and continuous support.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This change is designed to improve accessibility for all students and reduce barriers to financial aid. Increased Pell Grant Eligibility The FAFSA changes also come with an expansion of Pell Grant eligibility. The maximum Pell Grant award has increased, and more students will qualify for this need-based aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Since 2015, Stout has served as president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), a network of over 300 community colleges, with the goal of being accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility that eliminate inequities in educational and workforce outcomes. Shes helping colleges implement evidence-based reforms.

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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. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2022

“I wasn’t interested in only being a dean of education,” he says, sitting inside of his spacious office on a recent afternoon after a whirlwind of meetings with faculty members, representatives from the athletics department and staff who marvel at his punishing schedule. “I Michigan State University stuck out right from the start. “As

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

Colleges have different deadlines, scholarships come with various eligibility criteria, and grants can require some paperwork that takes time to gather. Heres a quick review of what financial aid actually refers to: Grants: Money you dont have to pay back (yay!). What is Financial Aid? These are often based on financial need.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The spring and summer are when institutional leaders are doing project plans and budgets for the following academic year, so if opportunities are not already scheduled into the institutional plan, it makes it complicated to get the right people and resources in place to maximize the opportunity.” 2. ii 5.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. This includes not only grants, scholarships, and loans but also any work-study opportunities or other forms of support. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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Thrive Alliance Group

JANUARY 19, 2022

And, grants for mental health in schools are readily available, if you know where to look. The fact is, there are many grants for mental health in schools, including federal funds that you already have access to. You already have access to federal grants for mental health in schools. Here’s how to get started.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The spring and summer are when institutional leaders are doing project plans and budgets for the following academic year, so if opportunities are not already scheduled into the institutional plan, it makes it complicated to get the right people and resources in place to maximize the opportunity.” 2. ii 5.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission? Promote (and support) flexible course schedules. Extending admission office hours beyond 5 p.m.,

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Timely MD

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Community colleges are vital in providing accessible higher education opportunities to diverse student populations in rural, suburban, and urban communities alike. Access to mental health is something I think a lot of people take for granted. These services can help students manage stress, anxiety, and depression effectively.

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Timely MD

JULY 30, 2024

Providing easy access to comprehensive mental and medical health care during critical times can be life-saving. Bring TimelyCare to Your School Foundations Several non-profit foundations such as The Jed Foundation (JED) and Active Minds offer grants to colleges and universities looking to launch or expand mental health initiatives.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the transition to online classes was initially unfamiliar and required adjustments, it made education more accessible. This flexibility opened new possibilities for engagement, as it eliminated the need for commuting and offered more flexibility in scheduling.”

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Perhaps one of the biggest pros of the SAI is that more students will be able to receive access to Pell Grants. Access to Pell Grants is typically based on family size and the federal poverty line. Starting this year, applicants who don’t qualify for a max Pell Grant if their SAI is less than the maximum grant amount.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 20, 2024

Financial Aid for College The college portal is like a digital command center, providing access to essential resources, announcements, and updates pertinent to your student’s academic journey. Whether it’s scholarships, grants, or loans, these resources often make higher education attainable. Schedule your FREE 15 minute call.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

Spring thru Fall 2023 FAFSA Specifications Guide This multi-volume technical reference provides financial aid administrators and software vendors critical technical details for upcoming changes and software systems updates. This training will help participants better support students and families.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This form is your ticket to accessing crucial financial support for your education, including federal grants, work-study opportunities, and low-interest loans. Take the time to compare these offers and consider factors like grants (which you don’t have to pay back), loans (which you do), and work-study positions.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information. The Strategic Enrollment Team needed a solution to streamline efforts and improve access to advisors.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Throughout this month, all of us in the higher education community make an extra effort to provide even more information about how to use and access financial aid for college. Completing this form could provide you with access to federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans, different forms of money to pay for school.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pell Grants: More students will be eligible to receive maximum or partial federal Pell grants. The hope is that7 million more students will qualify for the maximum Pell Grant each year, and allow hundreds of thousands more to receive partial awards. You can learn more about the changes with the SAI here.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs. Pell Grant availability for incarcerated adults Starting in July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell eligible.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

MISSOURI STATE NEWS: The MoState Access Award. The MoState Access Award is designed to ensure that cost does not prevent Missouri students from completing a degree.” Students interested in applying for the MoState Access Award must submit their FAFSA to MSU by February 1. Learn more about the MoState Access Award.

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Timely MD

APRIL 11, 2024

Few people have the time to wait or travel to such appointments, let alone at Albion, where 40% of students are also student-athletes busy with competitions, practices, and travel schedules in addition to their academic coursework. I’ve heard that wait times could be two to three months. If that’s all you have as an option, you wait.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission? Promote (and support) flexible course schedules. Extending admission office hours beyond 5 p.m.,

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As a result, the Act’s provisions were not scheduled to become effective until July 1, 2022. The Impact on High-Need Students The ED has pointed out that the SAI tables have no bearing on the lowest-income students who receive Pell Grants, a form of aid for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. The ED projects that 1.5

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The idea for the Lab grew out of the UIA’s desire to provide higher education professionals with access to timely conversations and training opportunities, the results and knowledge from initiatives being tested at UIA partner institutions, and chances to collaborate and connect with others working on similar challenges.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Some scholarships may even require the form to be completed.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The FAFSA is how the amount of aid a student receives via federal grants, loans,work study, and more is calculated. This will give you access to the online FAFSA application. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college. Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Aid most often takes the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition reductions. Examples include Form 1040 Schedule C, E, or F, and Forms K-1, 1065, and 1120-S. What Does Financial Aid Cover?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 24, 2024

While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness. Explore Alternative Funding Sources Exhaust all other financial aid options, such as scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and savings, before turning to student loans.

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Single Stop

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Governor Jared Polis expanded the Economic Mobility Program by authorizing Colorado’s Department of Higher Education (CDHE) to create partnerships with businesses using an online platform to assist students in accessing public benefits. Schedule a Demo. Schedule a Demo. INTEGRATION. Innovation in awareness. ONE STOP SHOP.

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techKNOWtools

OCTOBER 24, 2021

The award was given to the project in the “Open Reuse/Remix/Adaptation” category and, according to the adjudicators, the project is an outstanding example of the power of OER reuse for the following reasons; Remixing the physical book into an audiobook has increased accessibility by providing the text in an alternate format.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. Schedule a demo with the knowledgeable staff at COE, gain the knowledge, and let empower transform your program. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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