Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I (Ford) was reading a commentary on the top number of “issues” facing education/ educators and became even more outraged and indignant on terminology used to describe children who live in poverty, Blacks, and other minoritized students. b. Special education over-referrals and overrepresentation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. Amid news that the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Colleges around the country rolled out their applications for the new admissions season at the beginning of August. Many made adjustments to their essay prompts, given that students are still free to discuss their experiences with race even under the Supreme Court ruling. Do they list more prizes, honors, and awards?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Yet less than 12% of resident 18-to-24-year-old students enrolled in our public universities are Hispanic. We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

Throughout all of my higher ed positions — department head, dean, provost and now president — I have continued to be involved in research by advising graduate student thesis or dissertation work,” said Lim, who has been extensively published and presented at more than 100 conferences. “I Research activity is ahead of last year.

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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. A recent analysis of the National Survey of Student Engagement — a survey of more than 55,000 undergraduates at 91 U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I It’s why, in his late twenties, he chose to volunteer at Georgia State University (GSU), speaking to young college students about his successes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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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. million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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NACAC's Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

We defined selective colleges and universities as those that admitted fewer than half of applicants over three consecutive years, on average. Even if colleges were test-optional for all applicants, we sometimes found language on college websites indicating that test scores were strongly encouraged or recommended.

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Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Early decision (ED) is when a college accepts a student months before the regular acceptance date. This binding agreement could be a problem for students needing financial aid. The applicant pool could be more competitive. Since colleges naturally want students to accept their admission offers, they tend to prefer ED applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. This change is designed to improve accessibility for all students and reduce barriers to financial aid. This can help to maximize your eligibility for aid and financial aid funding.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I arrived at Believe in Students in April 2020, just as the pandemic was rocking the world and changing college campuses, in some ways permanently. My job when I arrived was to figure out how to utilize incredibly generous philanthropic support to provide emergency grants to students.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

College admissions counseling is on the rise , meaning more students and families are turning to specialized advisors to guide them through the college application process. You can find countless college application help services, all offering various services at different price points. admissions process.

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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

In the eyes of many college admissions officials, the “perfect” applicant is a student who has a top GPA, near- perfect scores on the ACT or SAT tests , and whose family is ready and able to pay full tuition. Yes, applicants who meet those criteria will not have any problem getting into the colleges of their choice.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. So, what’s going on with these student populations? Due to the extensive paperwork and waiting times involved with the U.S.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

After beginning with a handful of students in 2019, the Fellowship annually tripled its cohort size in an attempt to meet student demand and in response to increasing generosity from donors and corporate sponsors like DoorDash. A responsibility that for Nina, a first-generation, low-income student herself, is personal.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Are you a high school student, a parent, a teacher, or a college counselor? Don’t overlook important details, such as application deadlines. No matter the scholarships or loans you will apply for, you will almost certainly have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

What was the college application experience like for you? I had to access a lot of resources from my teachers and counselors since I am a first generation low-income (FGLI) student. I didn’t have parents to help me with the college application process. Valerie : It was good.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

are invited to apply for up to $20,000 from the Equitable Excellence Scholarship; and students living with inflammatory disease can earn up to $15,000 from AbbVie. Since 2016, the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship has been helping reduce the financial burden of college for students impacted by inflammatory diseases.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. A student’s choice of a college often depends heavily on the amount of financial aid he or she will receive.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the means by which students obtain their fair share of the billions of dollars in Federal, state, and college financial aid to help defray the cost of college. A student’s choice of a college often depends heavily on the amount of financial aid he or she will receive.

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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A treasure trove of computing scholarships awaits you, designed to support ambitious students like you in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Maximize your chances of success by understanding eligibility criteria and researching the application process. Low-income students. Minority groups.

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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. It was, in fact, this pursuit of assembling the perfect Ivy League college application that sparked my passion for service and introduced me to what would become my calling.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a previous post , we provided an overview of the project, which is grounded in the work that the Task Force on Standardized Admission Testing for International and US Students completed in 2021. How were testing policy changes communicated to prospective applicants and counselors? How were test-optional policies implemented?

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Education Department (ED) to the parents of dependent students to help pay for college. Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Education Department (ED) to the parents of dependent students to help pay for college. Before applying for a PPL, the student must submit the FAFSA to the ED. The FAFSA process will determine if the student is eligible for subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, Pell Grants, and/or the Work-Study Program.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

News rankings are relied upon by many students and parents in their search for the right college. Aspiring college students often find the rank of a college’s value to be helpful. Nevertheless, students and parents are advised to use rankings as only one of many sources of information. New & World Report (U.S.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

News rankings are relied upon by many students and parents in their search for the right college. Aspiring college students often find the rank of a college’s value to be helpful. Nevertheless, students and parents are advised to use rankings as only one of many sources of information. New & World Report (U.S.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

Podcast New Student Engagement Data Reveals Surprises Episode 152. They also offer advice to community college leaders on ways to make measurable improvements in student retention and enrollment. EAB · New Student Engagement Data Reveal Surprises Transcript [music] 0:00:13.0 May 23, 2023. Give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

And as any good strategist would tell you, it’s not too early to think about how these changes will impact your prospective students and subsequently, your communication and financial aid strategy. Fall 2023 – The FAFSA Estimator will be released, allowing students to determine eligibility for federal student aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For example, if a teacher wants to purchase a new rug for student activities like circle time, they can use DonorsChoose to raise money. Fund for Teachers: Teachers can receive grants through Fund for Teachers , allowing them to improve their students’ learning experience. Brainstorm Ideas With Students.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

But if you come together and say, ‘This is a community college project,’ and half of the community colleges in the state are all doing one application, you're more likely to find success. It's tremendous that this community has trusted me enough to come along and say, ‘Yes, this is the right thing for our students.’”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Law students entering school in 2023 are the most racially diverse group yet, continuing a multi-year trend. Jermaine Cruz “Forty percent are students of color, compared to 39% in 2022, and 36.9% Over the last three years, Black law school applicants have made up roughly 7.8% Latinx law school applicants made up 9.4%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

The numbers released last week merely say that 1,245 applicants gained admission on last Thursday to next fall’s freshman class. That’s out of 54, 008 applicants which puts Harvard at a 3.6 Harvard’s still exclusive, but not as exclusive as other Ivies that saw its applications soar. Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7

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