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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

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To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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While there are FAFSA webinars available, I believe community and family focused FAFSA and financial aid workshops in tribal communities might be an effective way to promote college going overall among indigenous students.” That is something that identifies this institution for over 30 years.

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Strategies for Speaking Out

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I hope these starting points help decipher the hidden curriculum of scholar activism. Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab is author of Paying the Price, College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream , senior fellow at Education Northwest, and an adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia.

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Brown President Awarded the 2023 TIAA Institute Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence

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Paxson – a globally renowned economist and public health expert – was honored for leadership of efforts bolstering health, education, and economic well-being, diverse recruitment, curriculums, and research about race, ethnicity, inequality, and justice.

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Experts Gathered to Discuss Challenges Facing Higher Education

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Most people don’t realize that financial aid is a line item in a budget, and it, like everything else, is funded by the same source: tuition,” said Fleming. One of the only mechanisms you have to increase financial aid is to increase tuition. It’s a completely diabolical, upward spiral.