Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

About 43 % of Latino students surveyed said that they faced difficulties completing the FAFSA application form, which is required to receive financial aid. She said that action is needed to address the systemic obstacles and to work to ensure that Latino students are supported in their journey toward higher education success. economy.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 23, 2024

These changes, informed by extensive public engagement, aim to modernize and standardize race and ethnicity data collections to improve uniformity and comparability across federal data sets and their usefulness for equity-driven policymaking. The bold text indicates the minimum reporting categories.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Still, in light of the FAFSA financial aid debacle that delayed the processing of financial aid at institutions across the nation. With the attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education, HBCUs are “even more relevant and important today,” he says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Campus conflicts and the FAFSA debacle contribute to a steady drumbeat of bad news, eroding public confidence. Champion Policy Changes: Advocate for institutional and systemic policy changes that promote equity and inclusion for Latine students. It’s easy these days to feel pessimistic about the state of higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

Kelley’s notion of the “ Freedom Dream ,” an invitation to imagine an educational space that is grounded in racial equity, social justice, and collective liberation. Through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), community college students should automatically qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 4, 2023

Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream, a membership network of community colleges working to achieve equity in higher education, said this increase will very likely keep current Pell Grant recipients on the path toward completion. Of course, they need more, but it’s better than not getting it.” Dr. Karen A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Problems related to the rollout of the new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) impacted the responses of parents. Fifty-two percent of families reported problems submitting the FAFSA. Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Wil del Pilar, senior vice president of The Education Trust Dr. Wil del Pilar, senior vice president of The Education Trust, a nonprofit focused on educational equity, praised the program’s design and said that the level of support was relatively unique for a two-year program. Bank, Target, and 3M. But he raised some concerns.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Alexander says one of the most pressing issues in higher education is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They’ll work with a faculty member and conduct research for six to eight weeks and then come back and give a presentation.” There is a good reason why we continue to do this kind of work,” he notes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Beck, administrators, faculty, staff, and student leadership have used data and intentional practices to re-center campus culture around an equity-minded student success agenda and solidify strategic direction in closing equity gaps. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Terms like FAFSA, withdrawal deadline, or academic probation can feel alien and inaccessible. Empower students to seek support today Promoting help-seeking behaviors on your campus is more than an administrative initiativeits a commitment to equity and academic success.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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EAB

JUNE 1, 2023

Ferris State University views their Second Chance Pell partnership as a natural extension of their Ferris Equity Initiative , a public-private partnership with EAB that seeks to eliminate equity gaps and improve student outcomes.

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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 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. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This came to a halt following the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Enforcement Act and FAFSA Simplification Act, which put to an end to Pell Grant funding for incarcerated individuals. How One Institution Created a Blueprint for Improving Student Equity Across Campus. November 9, 2022. November 7, 2022. October 26, 2022.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Sharon Perry Fantini , Vice Provost for Equity Access and Opportunity at Iowa State University. • We have to assume that our students are unaware of our complicated FAFSA system. Outside support takes political will to decide that this is a priority for equity and competitiveness. And we're going over EFC.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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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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The Counseling Geek

MAY 16, 2024

I have been essentially unavailable to them over the past two weeks to assist those STILL struggling to submit their FAFSA, evaluating college decisions, assisting students struggling make it to the finish line and working on our schedule for students next year.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

JANUARY 5, 2023

Students interested in applying for the MoState Access Award must submit their FAFSA to MSU by February 1. Learn more about the MoState Access Award. TRANSFER NEWS: Inside Higher Ed: Shaping a Transformational Transfer Vision.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

FAFSA Guidance : Students receive support when completing FAFSA and throughout the verification process. Explore how one college retained more students and closed equity gaps with retention micro-grants and registration hold reform.) Financial Literacy: Virtual and in-person training is provided to students.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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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. Be sure to share updates about how upcoming FAFSA changes will affect affordability.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

EAB’s reverse admissions model overcomes the limitations of direct admissions by sticking to a few key principles: Achieve equity through simplicity : Students can complete their profile on the platform in 30 minutes and do not have to provide test scores or essays – although they can provide those if they wish. October 4, 2022.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Canedo described how his research on supporting undocumented students laid the foundation for his current endeavors, underlining the significance of healing, disability, and transformative justice in the pursuit of genuine equity. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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EAB

APRIL 14, 2023

Campaigns: powerful communications tools for high volume outreach, like messaging students who need to complete their FAFSA, or students who could benefit from tutoring. You can customize campaigns and segment them to contact specific cohorts, allowing you and your team to be more strategic in outreach efforts. Here’s what we learned.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Be specific about what you hope to accomplish when you talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes. Your institutional “why” will act as your guiding light to set specific priorities and assess progress against your diversity recruitment goals.

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