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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown. of degrees were awarded to Latinx students. “In All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite these barriers, undocumented students are finding opportunities to pursue a college education through individual resourcefulness, ambition, targeted scholarships, and more welcoming institutional policies. Oglethorpe University’s Undocumented Students FAQs ). Provide holistic student services.

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10 Private K-12 Financial Aid Best Practices for Enrollment Season

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Many families now rely on a combination of school-based aid, state-funded programs, and community scholarships to make private education attainable. Many institutions now access tax-credit scholarships, community partnerships, and corporate sponsorships to support their financial aid pools. Learn more about financial aid applications.

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

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support. Removing stigma.

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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. Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in.

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10 Financial Aid Best Practices for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Schools can outline: Eligibility criteria for need-based aid, merit scholarships, or other tuition assistance programs. Application deadlines to encourage timely submissions. Hold Open Financial Aid Workshops for Families Many families, especially first-time applicants, find financial aid applications confusing or intimidating.

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges around the country are exploring residential options, developing housing for the first time, or partnering with organizations such as Educational Housing Services (EHS), a New York City nonprofit group that houses students from colleges throughout the city. “As This is a growing interest, it seems, every year.”