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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The tutoring and academic counseling were crucial to her success. Then, you see the successes.” The peer mentors are recruited from UCLA’s undergraduate student body and are usually former participants in AAP. Peer counselors are current students who enroll in a quarter-long, four-unit course as part of their training.

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet less than 12% of resident 18-to-24-year-old students enrolled in our public universities are Hispanic. We see similar enrollment gaps for African American students, rural students, and low-income students. About 60% of our state university students graduate within six years.

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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

College Aid Consulting Services

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. University of California, Irvine (UCI) UCI is known for its strong research programs and diverse student body. Are you ready to unlock the potential of financial aid?

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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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.

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Unequal Distribution

NACAC's Admitted

However, the rising costs of college are increasingly out of reach for many students. Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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My mom’s journey began on a South Carolina farm, with her parents, who had limited education, relocating to Connecticut during the Great Migration to provide better opportunities; despite initial challenges, she achieved an associate’s degree and a successful career at IBM, emphasizing the transformative potential of higher education.