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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The North Star Promise program is open to all Minnesota residents with a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) below $80,000, as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).” One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’

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Number of Some College, No Credential Students Continues to Increase

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With the FAFSA delays likely to have an increased impact on SCNC numbers, Briscoe said, policymakers need to examine this data to write policies that will actually move the needle on achievement and equity. Adult learners and non-traditional students, what do they need to thrive?

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Cultivating a Culture of ‘Servingness:’ Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. This includes revising policies and curriculum design to better serve this population. It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DFC’s curriculum is also designed to be culturally sustaining, with diverse source material and assignments about social issues that may affect the students. DFC’s average out-of-pocket cost for students who didn’t file a FAFSA was just over $4,500. “If It isn’t a full cost of ed model.”

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

Hidden curriculum: This refers to institutional jargon, unspoken rules, and processes that are intimidating to first-generation students. Terms like FAFSA, withdrawal deadline, or academic probation can feel alien and inaccessible. Normalizing these conversations is critical to reducing this stigma.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

COE

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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Helping Teachers Talk College Counseling

Counselors' Corner

Ideally, you’d get about 15-20 minutes at a faculty meeting or professional development day, spending about half of it on your college counseling curriculum and how it’s implemented. Tell them what you don’t do This presentation should also briefly address some common misconceptions about the counselor’s role in the college advising process.