Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

State financial aid programs across the country have varying levels of accessibility for students and plenty of room to improve, according to a recent report from The Education Trust. Massachusetts’s programs do not require test scores or certain GPAs. Michigan and Tennessee are two of the states that join Massachusetts in this regard.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

But while higher education experts celebrate the new value of the Pell Grant and how much it can help students in need, many agreed the amount is not enough to combat the rising cost of living and tuition. “We According to the Department of Education, about six million students received Pell Grant funding in the 2020 – 2021 academic year.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. Graduates of higher education have increased volunteerism, improved health outcomes, and lower incarceration rates. Historically, higher education has underserved many Kansans.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander oversees the legacy of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP) at UCLA, one of the longest running academic support programs for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. Academic Advancement Program AAP is rooted in the purpose of public education, notes Alexander.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. Hall, a first-generation African American student at DFC. “It Del Valle López, a first-generation DFC student from Guatemala, agreed. Staff were everywhere.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education. Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. These perspectives have shaped our understanding of education as a communal, intergenerational, and culturally embedded process.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology, Delaware State University Tenured: No Age: 39 Education: B.S., As the first person in her family to go to a U.S. She tries to help her students navigate some of them, such as the FAFSA process and the registrar. psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Counselors' Corner

MARCH 27, 2024

Last February 1st, 6 million students had filed a FAFSA. The December 31 “rollout” of FAFSA was really part Beta-test, part blackout, with the site up for a while, then dark for hours, like electricity in a developing nation. Many of these students are convinced they aren’t really welcome in the world of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2023

Now, new research—one of the largest educational studies ever performed—has revealed both the power and the limits of these programs: direct admissions led to more students applying to college, but it did not mean that more of them would actually enroll. Non-first-generation students were 2.5 points likelier.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Add in their hesitance to talking about money with counselors, and you’ve got an Auld Lang Syne trifecta for higher education disaster.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Recognizing her potential, they urged her to pursue higher education.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

How to pay for classes can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. To help alleviate this stress, institutions of higher education and other organizations are taking notice and providing scholarships specifically for first-generation students.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Higher education has long been heralded as a path to personal and professional growth. A recent nationwide survey by TimelyCare, higher educations most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, shows that 71% of college students experience mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Title: First Generation Scholarships and General Scholarship Essay Tips. How to pay can be one of the most stressful aspects of navigating a college degree for many first-generation college students. The 2022-23 FAFSA is open now! Written by: Tara Parrillo; Director, TRIO Student Support Services.

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COE

JANUARY 8, 2024

COE Empowers TRIO Community with Exclusive “Better FAFSA” Support Series January 8, 2024 — by Nicole Norfles January brings a revolutionary development – the release of the Better FAFSA. COE invites its members to attend an exclusive, three-part series, “Working with the 2024 Better FAFSA.” Register here.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer. Create Change.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

Payne (Rutgers University - Newark); Dr. Larry Mayo (DePaul University) Education: B.A. For Cureton, education was the key to living her dreams. She became the first in her family to attend college, struggling through first-generation woes like the unfamiliarity with FAFSA, scholarships, or even how to pay for her attendance.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 6, 2024

As the gateway to federal financial aid for college, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step for students and their families in securing funding for higher education. However, completing the FAFSA can often feel like navigating a maze, with complex forms and important deadlines to contend with.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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I'm First!

JANUARY 17, 2024

When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with the material. So, as a first-generation college student […]

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. Department of Education; and Stephanie Miller, Vice President of Data and Impact at Axim Collaborative. Department of Education; and Stephanie Miller, Vice President of Data and Impact at Axim Collaborative.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) delivered an inspiring speech at the Council for Opportunity in Education’s annual conference on Monday, September 9 in New York City. New York, NY —U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. On Monday, September 9, at the Council for Opportunity in Education’s Annual Conference in New York City, three distinguished TRIO professionals were honored with the 2024 Walter O. Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Author, journalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson brought her moral clarity and willingness to speak hard truths to the opening plenary session of the 2023 Annual Conference of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. Department of Education. Source: U.S.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Dollars for Scholars plans to focus on the disenfranchised student population who believe they do not have a path to higher education in the traditional model, saying “Our target population includes low-income, culturally diverse students who are first in their family to attend college.”

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 20, 2023

So we looked at the data and found that the majority were getting tripped up by the bureaucracy: FAFSA, transcripts, immunization, deposits, registration, and so forth. Disproportionately, these were students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! At its annual conference in Washington, D.C., Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2024

Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college or already navigating your way through higher education, the pursuit of scholarships should never be underestimated. As college tuition costs continue to rise, the search for scholarships becomes increasingly crucial for students and their families.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Manhattan and Bronx centers serve thousands of youth aged 12-24, offering a wide range of free services including health care, mental health support, legal aid, career and education services, and much more. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

At the Educational Opportunity Dinner on September 10, 2024, in New York City, former U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference Blog U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference by Terrance L. this summer. Create Change.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While training from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is available, the self-explanatory menu system ensures that even non-technical staff can quickly adapt. In conclusion, empower has become an indispensable asset in our journey toward educational excellence. Here’s to empower -ing education, one student at a time!

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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