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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That animals avoid environments which seem unhealthy due to predators or poor conditions is a well-documented ecological phenomenon. The University of California learned after Proposition 209 how this can lead to group-level declines in application rates from Black and Latinx students. Humans are no different.

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

School & Student Services by Community Brands

How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not? Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Parent interviews investigated the range of emotions felt during the application process and improvements that would help schools better attract and retain families.

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Have you seen these 10 Terrible Tenure Decision Making Patterns?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

whether reviewers decline to write for the candidate, length of the letter). · Recognize that there may be fewer appropriate letter writers in the pool for diverse applicants. · Recognize that minoritized faculty seldom/rarely have the same social and cultural capital as their White peers.

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How to Navigate the U.S. Student Visa Process for International Students: Tips and Requirements

IEFA

This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a successful visa application. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate proof of financial funds sufficient to cover their tuition and living expenses while in the U.S. Preparing for Your F-1 Visa Application Thorough preparation is crucial for a successful F-1 visa application.

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Power Your Financial Aid Using A Financial Aid Assistant Program

School & Student Services by Community Brands

As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards. Speed Up Award Decisions & Improve Family Communication Timing is everything when it comes to financial aid.

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The Department of Education Pauses Processing of TPD Discharges from Dec. 20, 2024, to early Mar. 2025 – What You Should Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Education announced that it is temporarily pausing the processing of Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge applications. In the past, the Department of Education had a contract with Nelnet, a student loan servicing company, to handle all applications for TPD discharges.

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Authorship for post/PhDers – author order

Patter by Pat Thomson

An authorship agreement does not need to be a formal legal document. The agreed order of authors should be consistent with any applicable disciplinary norms and publication requirements identification of at least one corresponding author who is responsible for communication with the publisher and managing communication between the co-authors.