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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation. Digging into the FAFSA is a start because it asks students about dependents. To bolster their support of student-parents, institutions should start by counting them.

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Survey: Food Insecurity and Mental Health Crisis Among Concerns for Latino College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino college students face a unique set of challenges, from food insecurity to mental health crises, yet their aspirations remain remarkably strong,” said Jenny Muñiz, senior policy advisor at UnidosUS. The percentage jumped to 77 percent for students from families earning less than $29K annually.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This enrollment issue is exacerbated by students struggling with loneliness, uncertainty, and declining mental health. Last year, more than 70% of the graduating seniors in our high schools completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and a Victor Valley application, and 40% enrolled.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mitra, vice president of student affairs & enrollment management at Queensborough Community College When asked if the FAFSA impacted freshman enrollment, Shapiro said the data doesn’t address that issue. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.”

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A Persevering Spirit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I kind of defied them a little bit and said, ‘I want to help with peoples’ mental health and talk a little bit about how maybe bullying or trauma or domestic abuse can also impact their actual health, in addition to their physical health,’” says Mendoza, a first-generation Filipino immigrant who came to the U.S.

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Unapologetic Leadership Thought: Freedom Dreaming

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The facility would also address the mental health of our students. Through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), community college students should automatically qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Community college is free, and student aid covers the total cost of attendance.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The FAFSA situation as it’s occurred (problems with the implementation of the new FAFSA) really put a damper on students in terms of what they’re able to afford and how much they can get from the various institutions that are trying to recruit them.” The cost of education has risen tremendously over the last few years,” he says.

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