Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

The program pairs prospective students with trained advisers who help them navigate the enrollment process, choose an academic program, and create a class schedule that accommodates their other obligations such as employment and caregiving. Its advisers also support students through the financial aid process and the FAFSA application. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

James Kvaal ED updated the supporting tables used in the Student Aid Index calculation — which replaced the Expected Family Contribution formula — that account for inflation. billion in aid and ensure that all students can access the maximum financial aid for which they are eligible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On the topic of academic success, schools should keep an eye out for dips in single-term GPA – instead of just cumulative GPA – to use as early warning signs of a struggling student and provide early guidance through faculty and advisers accordingly, the report recommended.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 31, 2025

But before you get too caught up in the excitement of graduation, lets talk about something thats just as important: college financial aid. If you think financial aid prep starts in the fall of senior year, think again! Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 7, 2023

Program participants get access to early advising from their college of choice, academic counseling, and financial aid, while not having to face specific tests or transfer application fees. SAU will also offer scholarships to Bridge to Bachelor’s students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

DECEMBER 12, 2024

We also partnered with the Department of Education for the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Advising Summit. We will continue partnering with students and field experts to identify and uplift promising strategies for improving student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid. Seek out information and updates to better advise and support students. Work with Admissions, Financial Aid, Counseling, Career Development, and other offices to discuss inclusive actions and support structures. No Pell Grants.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

It wasn’t always easy to know where to go if I needed advice on what classes to take, what to declare for my major, how to get financial aid,” Cardona shared in a keynote at last week’s Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona didn’t always know where to turn for help in college. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 21, 2024

She enjoys being able to see how budgets function, how admissions and financial aid operate, and how campus security is run. From the creation of advising and professional development programs to the construction and renovation of several campus facilities, Allen’s tenure has proven fruitful. To me, it felt bigger.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

We have collaborated with the State Board to introduce completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as a graduation requirement, which greatly increases the odds a student will apply to college.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2024

The grant is expected to serve the Morgan State’s Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success, which provides support to guide students through enrollment and academic processes like managing financial aid and academic advisement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Among the organizations that contribute are foundations (including family foundations), corporations (including privately held companies), and donor-advised funds. The survey found that much of the endowed support was targeted by donors to fund student financial aid, academic divisions, and faculty and staff compensation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The guide also recommended pairing completion grants with other resources and supports for students in need, because “participants reported that students who received completion grants were also likely to request emergency aid to remedy acute financial barriers to student success, such as basic needs insecurities and other nonacademic factors.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

By being proactive with admissions, recruitment, and advising, however, we can reduce this risk. Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 10, 2023

Navigating financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming for students and their families, especially for those who are new to the process. Here are a few things you might not know about financial aid that could help you navigate the process more effectively. Financial aid can come from many sources.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2023

He added that nothing prevents schools from collecting data about applicants’ backgrounds, but, for schools with rolling admissions policies, he advised that decision-makers be kept carefully insulated from information about the racial trends among the growing class. Coleman said that continuing to offer scholarships tied to race is risky.

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance. This approach overwhelms advising and support teams and contributes to declining retention rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

It means the institution changes how we develop faculty and advise students – where all 6,662 Compton college students benefit. Being a Black-serving institution means we strive daily to serve all students while unapologetically seeing and valuing the Black learners' experience. All employees see themselves as student success advocates.

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Scholarship America

JANUARY 30, 2023

You’ve received all your financial aid award letters, but there’s no standard template for financial aid award letters, and comparing offers can be a huge challenge. Your offer will also take financial aid into account, and you’ll need to understand the types of aid that show up on your letter.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

On the panel, “Selecting Evidence-Based Advising Strategies to Improve Student Outcomes,” Thompson spoke about equity being a top priority, noting that, if higher education does not serve its most disenfranchised populations, then it is failing. Campuses are investing resources into financial aid and emergency support services.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Federal Student Aid has started to email FAFSA applicants to advise them to check their form’s status in “the first half of March.” ” The communication failed short of providing any new information or an exact date.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The program – founded in 2008 as part of Breakthrough’s larger support model – works to support students as they face the encounters and challenges of postsecondary education, offering resources such as academic advising, tutoring, emergency student support funds, legal aids, and tax services, according to CCST Director Dr. Arelis Palacios.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Financial aid, retention, and faculty/staff representation are part of the Seal,” says Dr. Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, who says she is delighted to see institutions with intentional practices actively working toward increasing Latino representation in key positions.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 9, 2024

Counseling and Advising: Dedicated counselors provide guidance on academic planning, college admissions, and personal well-being. The Role of Financial Aid One of the most significant challenges facing international students is the cost of attending a US private school.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 4, 2025

Institutions are advised to log into the COD website to review the final Campus-Based program funding worksheets, which have been calculated using the applicable statutory formula and amount of funds appropriated… More Final Funding Authorizations for 202526 Campus-Based Programs (Apr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Rachel Burns, senior policy analyst at SHEEO Teach out agreements, in which shuttering institutions partner with surviving schools to allow students to transfer and retain as many credits and as much financial aid as possible, can help stanch the bleeding. “[It]

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Disjointed systems can lead to feeling like a pinballbeing bounced between financial aid, advising, faculty, and the registrar over a registration holdcausing confusion and frustration. This insight led to strategic adjustments like group advising to free up capacity for those needing individualized support.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cost and financial aid package. Regardless of your financial situation, its important to compare costs and make a plan to pay for college. Helpful resources might include everything from research grants and advising services to specialized workshops and student groups.

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about how to apply to college, including: Understanding college application requirements Keeping up with your college application checklist Building a balanced college list Writing standout college essays Asking for letters of recommendation Applying for financial aid, and more!

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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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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

iStock Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Although each student’s situation is unique, knowing how to respond to common financial aid questions can help you effectively advise the students you serve. Student: OK, when I turn all of this in, I’m done, right?

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 22, 2022

Students, parents, and guardians regularly ask questions about the financial aid process. Although each student’s situation is unique, knowing how to respond to common financial aid questions can help you effectively advise the students you serve. Checking on Application Status.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

He noted that efforts to explain processes like course withdrawals and financial aid appeals during orientation and introductory courses have significantly reduced confusion and barriers. Work with financial aid offices to develop emergency funds that can be accessed without daunting paperwork.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Therefore, the program works closely with other departments of the college, particularly admissions and advising, to identify students who would benefit from EAP. “We Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. WSU’s CAMP was founded in 2006.

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Counselors' Corner

APRIL 23, 2025

The same is true for financial aid packages; on student picked a school just because they gave him a $600 grant and called it an honors scholarship. That makes the school a little less expensive but does it make it right for you?

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