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Panel Dives into Social Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He noted that the founding documents of most colleges and universities list economic mobility as an important goal. The factors that it uses include student earnings, student capacity to pay off debt, and comparing the percentage of students who receive Pell grants that graduate to the expected rates.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

Here, we’ll dive into what interest in these schools could mean for students seeking financial aid and how working with a financial aid advisor on your FAFSA and/or CSS Profile could be your ticket to unlocking more funding opportunities. Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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How to Close the Gap Between Financial Aid Offers and the Cost of College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Any financial aid offer letters received will outline the amount of scholarships, grants, and loans you can expect. The school may have additional funds for low-income students or may be able to point you in the direction of other scholarships. From there, they are able to offer financial aid accordingly.

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What’s the (hold) back?

NACAC's Admitted

Administrators typically place holds on a student’s online account to urge them to act on a variety of specific tasks (much of which is guided by a federal or an institutional policy). But one type of hold in particular is gaining attention for the potential negative implications it has on students.

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What’s the (hold) back?

NACAC's Admitted

Administrators typically place holds on a student’s online account to urge them to act on a variety of specific tasks (much of which is guided by a federal or an institutional policy). But one type of hold in particular is gaining attention for the potential negative implications it has on students.

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The Pros and Cons of Parent Plus Loans

College Planners of America

If a parent’s credit needs improvement, they may become eligible for a PPL by adding an endorser or documenting extenuating circumstances. Documenting extenuating circumstances : There may be a good reason why a parent’s credit report doesn’t accurately reflect their ability to repay the loan.