Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

The Fellowship leverages project-based learning, structured mentorship, and tailored workshops to help rising 11th and 12th-grade students recognize and embrace their potential through the planning, executing, and presenting a social impact project to better their communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

To date, 391 students, 98.72% of them Latino, have collaborated with more than 25 non-profit organizations for a total of 6,782 hours. The students’ volunteer work translating documents for Proyecto Inmigrante has a value of over $100,000 (when compared to what translation services charge).

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

If that happens to your family, here’s a few ideas of how to find money to pay for college after financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office(s): If there is a school that particularly appeals to your student, you can contact the financial aid office and ask if there are any other options for receiving more financial aid.

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

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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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

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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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 23, 2023

Resume Tips Your resume is one of the most important documents you will need when applying for internships. Furthermore, Imposter syndrome is a common experience among many first-generation low-income students during interviews. This can manifest as a feeling of being inadequate or unqualified for the position.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

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.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

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.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

As Forbes reports , “Between 1980 and 2020, the average price of tuition, fees, and room and board for an undergraduate degree increased 169%,” thanks to a well-documented confluence of factors. That includes better serving all of our students, in particular students of color, low-income students, and first-generation students.”

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, FAFSA will require you to assemble and organize financial documents, including your income statements and tax returns, that you will need to apply for a variety of scholarships, loans, and other forms of financial assistance. The application process involves submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

This group of dynamic presidents and chancellors from our member institutions embody our vision and commitment to success for low-income students and students of color. • We hope you'll let us know what you think of these resources and how we can improve them.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This group of dynamic presidents and chancellors from our member institutions embody our vision and commitment to success for low-income students and students of color. • We hope you'll let us know what you think of these resources and how we can improve them.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

University of Maryland-led Project : A team lead by OiYan Poon and Julie Park at the University of Maryland is gathering data to document experiences and outcomes associated with test-optional admission and other admission practices. How and why did institutions decide whether to go test-optional (and, if so, in what form)?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Children’s Literacy Initiative: The Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) helps to ensure that low-income students are able to read at or above their grade level. Speedy document verification. Immediate access to documents. Operation Backpack operates in several states and cities.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, students applying via the QuestBridge National Match Program , a scholarship program for first-generation and low-income students, will have to apply by September 26. Additionally, you’ll need to work with your family to get the required documents to apply for financial aid.

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