Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2024

In April, Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), participated in the Attaining College Excellence and Equity Summit put together by the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute for Higher Education Policy. It collects, analyzes, and reports comprehensive performance data.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This work, a real testament to the diligence of our student affairs staff, gave students the confidence to register, which resulted in our census number coming in essentially flat year-over-year.” Undergraduate students who stopped out—left postsecondary education for at least 18 months—have been returning at increasing rates.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. As a financial aid consultant, I’ve noticed a trend in the most searched colleges and universities—an indication of where students hope to invest their futures.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I (Ford) was reading a commentary on the top number of “issues” facing education/ educators and became even more outraged and indignant on terminology used to describe children who live in poverty, Blacks, and other minoritized students. b. Special education over-referrals and overrepresentation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Kim Hughes, director of the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas “What we have learned is when you require students to spend more time or more money to become a teacher, it becomes a barrier, especially for first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. It is providing greater access for students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2023

He attended a school that specialized in science and while still a teenager in 1983 came alone to the United States to pursue higher education. Like most people, I did not set out to lead an institution of higher education,” he added. “I There is also the proximity to family, particularly grandchildren who reside in Brooklyn, New York.

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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. The Fellowship runs from June to September 2022.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This leaves, on average, over $15,000 a year for students and families to fund, many of whom lack savings and may be living paycheck to paycheck. The data below highlight disparities in institutional merit (academic and other non-need-based scholarships) and need-based grant awards. [1] Source: U.S.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, within the realm of higher education – where the stakes are often much higher – there isn’t the same level of transparency. Without accurate information, many students apply ( or even commit ) to a college or university without complete information on how much it will cost them to attend.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

November is National Scholarship Month —and that makes it a perfect time to apply for prestigious, generous scholarships like those from our featured partners! are invited to apply for up to $20,000 from the Equitable Excellence Scholarship; and students living with inflammatory disease can earn up to $15,000 from AbbVie.

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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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IEFA

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Imagine unlocking the door to a world of opportunities in the fascinating field of computer science, without the worry of funding your education weighing you down. A treasure trove of computing scholarships awaits you, designed to support ambitious students like you in pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 15, 2022

No matter the scholarships or loans you will apply for, you will almost certainly have to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online. College financial aid officers will probably recommend different sources of assistance that have proved helpful to students who attend their schools.

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NACAC's Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

Motivations for this movement included inequitable patterns in test taking, test preparation, and test scores that systematically disadvantaged racially minoritized and low-income students in the admission process.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Ascendium Education Group , a nonprofit organization committed to helping people reach their education and career goals, has awarded the Pell Institute at the Council for Opportunity in Education a $748,000 grant to research TRIO programs. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

Those students’ high school careers were thrown into disarray by the COVID pandemic. But, as higher education settles into its post-pandemic reality, what can those students expect to face—and how can private-sector scholarships help as they work toward their associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degrees?

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2024

Program Director Anwar Dhanani underscores the significance of cultivating meaningful mentor-student relationships and nurturing a vibrant, supportive community. Additionally, to support each Fellow, we've awarded $35,000 in scholarships and refurbished MacBook laptops. – Lauryn Valerio, Ed.D,

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 4, 2023

This year's mentors bring a diverse range of experiences from industries such as academia, accounting, education, finance, and technology, and represent major employers like Stanford, Ernst and Young, KPMG, Deloitte, Instacart, LinkedIn, Meta, Google, Apple, Netflix, and Visa.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 threw the world of higher education into disarray, college enrollment is stabilizing. According to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse, “Undergraduate enrollment continued to shrink this fall but the decline has slowed to nearly pre-pandemic rates.”

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This grant enables us to expand our reach and provide even more students with the transformative opportunities they deserve. Close the Gap is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in the SF Bay Area, California, dedicated to equipping first-gen, low-income students to attain their fullest potential.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

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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Student Research Foundation

JANUARY 26, 2023

Department of Education to help eligible low-income students pay for college costs, including tuition, fees, room, and board, as well as other educational expenses. Learn about Pell Grants on the website of the US Department of Education. Another option? if you can pay a new, lower tuition? Well, you should.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Triple the number of students were accepted from a pool of over 100, and triple the mentors and care were invested to match this exponentially larger cohort of FGLI students. Perhaps most notably, a $15,000 partnership with DoorDash allowed all 30 of this year’s Pitch Day presenters to receive a minimum $300 scholarship.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Visa process, international students may not actually have the necessary paperwork to arrive when planned, despite their enrollment or deposit activity. 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.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

Other publications with Best Colleges rankings include Forbes, Princeton Review, Money, Kiplinger, New York Times Higher Education, and the Wall Street Journal. To develop their rankings, publishers use proprietary algorithms that reflect their judgment on what contributes most to the quality of a college education. Weight = 50%.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

Other publications with Best Colleges rankings include Forbes, Princeton Review, Money, Kiplinger, New York Times Higher Education, and the Wall Street Journal. To develop their rankings, publishers use proprietary algorithms that reflect their judgment on what contributes most to the quality of a college education. Weight = 50%.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. They often lack familial and community support in navigating higher education pathways.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

This shift to remote learning puts low income individuals at a disadvantage, with many having little to no access to reliable devices or high-speed internet. Each activity is as important as the next for shaping the outcome of the summer social impact project , with the top project awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Since the event’s inception, thousands of educational institutions have joined in to increase donations for targeted campaigns and annual funds. . Giving Tuesday leverages the power of social media to inspire millions across the world to give back and support the issues and causes that matter most to them, such as education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Access, affordability, and free speech will continue to make headlines in higher education. Efforts by the Biden administration to pass a rule on student loan forgiveness was a major story from 2023 that will again be front and center in the new year. Bonner says student mental health will be newsworthy in 2024. Dr. Fred A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

Krinsky “The Supreme Court’s decision creates additional headwinds to the efforts of law schools and others to provide access and equity in legal education,” says Krinsky. But these considerations all assume that students of color choose to apply to an education that is often too expensive to realistically consider.

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