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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For years, advocates for higher education in prison programs worked to see Pell Grants reintroduced for incarcerated individuals. Basic needs services on campuses include food and housing assistance, but reentering students may not know about these services, noted Pokornowski.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. According to the college, the internal grant awards total approximately $1 million a year. Likewise, Renton Technical College devoted $1.6

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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Answering Private K-12 Financial Aid Formula FAQs

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For Families Schools work hard to help families manage the tuition costs for a student’s education. Many schools offer financial aid workshops to walk families through applying for financial aid, grants, and scholarships. Aid most often takes the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition reductions. What Documents Will I Need?

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Does Your Financial Aid Solution Include Strong Communication Tools?

School & Student Services by Community Brands

According to the latest data from NAIS , thirty-three percent of students enrolled in boarding schools receive some form of financial aid. Additionally, $33,047 is the average grant of award per individual. appeared first on School and Student Services by Education Brands. Let us walk you through a demo! Sign up here.

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Financial Aid Basics for Families

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Need-based financial aid, such as grants, is awarded based on an assessment of a family’s income and expenses. Here are the most common types of financial aid: Grants are given to students and families based on financial need. Grant funding comes directly from a school’s budget.

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Simplifying Financial Aid for International Students

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The Role of Financial Aid One of the most significant challenges facing international students is the cost of attending a US private school. Financial aid plays a crucial role in making these schools accessible to a wider range of students. Sign up for a demo today and learn how SSS can benefit your school.