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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. Northeast College’s College Access Scholarship and Renton Technical College’s McCarthy Bridge Grant program are two examples.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite these barriers, undocumented students are finding opportunities to pursue a college education through individual resourcefulness, ambition, targeted scholarships, and more welcoming institutional policies. Undocumented students make up nearly 10% of Oglethorpe’s degree-seeking student body.

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Enhancing Family Experiences Through Financial Aid: Solutions and Strategies for Private K-12 Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support. Satisfaction often came down to how easy it was for parents to fill out documents and pay school expenses.

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Spring Cleaning Your Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

You can even increase the lifetime value of your students. At School and Student Services, we understand how important it is to keep your financial aid folders clean, and we offer a K-12 Select Software Suite that can help. Declutter the excess paper, purge old documents and get your “house” in order.

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Simplifying Financial Aid for International Students

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Financial aid plays a crucial role in making these schools accessible to a wider range of students. By offering scholarships and grants, schools demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Institutional Scholarships: Many private schools offer their own scholarships to attract top international students.

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Answering Private K-12 Financial Aid Formula FAQs

School & Student Services by Community Brands

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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Ready to Simplify Your Financial Aid Awarding Process?

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Did you know the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps remove obstacles, complete efficient reviews, and support families during the financial aid process? Wouldn’t it be amazing to streamline this process, free up valuable time, and even attract more students in the process?