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Report: State Financial Aid Programs Show Varying Levels of Accessibility and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. The report noted, however, that Massachusetts has taken steps via legislation to make state aid available to undocumented students.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. He also pointed out that DFC may remain unaffordable for some, particularly undocumented students who aren’t eligible for federal aid.