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Study Shows Limit to Benefits of Online Classes for Community College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ortagus believes that the results fit with what we know about the lives of community college students and the limits of virtual interaction. “It It makes sense that a flexible course schedule allows community college students to be more likely to make progress towards a degree and ultimately graduate,” he said.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) UCSD’s financial aid office assists students through grants, loans, and scholarship resources, with an emphasis on supporting low-income students. If reducing your out-of-pocket cost is vital, it’s worth the time to schedule a complimentary consultation with us.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These students are provided academic supports that include counseling, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in innovative science programs. “Dr. Alexander is very accessible, very approachable for students,” says Dr. Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve.

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To Improve College Access

Counselors' Corner

As we return to our students, and during a time when the world is focused on goal setting, what better time to look at our profession and consider the big-picture changes that would improve college access. Without them, the conversation with the students goes nowhere. Then again, so are more counselors.

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5 Big FAFSA Updates That Will Impact Your Financial Aid This Year

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

This change is designed to improve accessibility for all students and reduce barriers to financial aid. Elimination of the Expected Family Contribution Perhaps the most significant change for students and families is the replacement of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) with the Student Aid Index (SAI).

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

Timely MD

College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being.