Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

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. State financial aid programs can help alleviate these burdens, but such programs in the current day are lacking, according to the report.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Yet the humanity of formerly incarcerated Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab students is too often marginalized, even overlooked, in campus programs addressing issues like food and housing insecurity. That is largely because these justice-impacted students are often invisible to educators, their identities simply erased.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 1, 2023

Tina Smith, D-Minn, and Chuck Grassley R-Iowa, have reintroduced three bills to help students and families make informed decisions about borrowing for college. Tina Smith The bills aim to make sure that students are informed and educated about college search and selection, loans, and financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Higher ed association leaders are looking to address financial aid confusion by forming a task force to establish guiding principles and standards for student aid offers. Dr. Ted Mitchell Higher ed institutions often use different terminology and guidelines when providing financial aid information.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A proposed federal financial aid policy could change the lives of postsecondary students, particularly Black and Latinx students, by allowing them to spend less out-of-pocket for their degrees and prevent the accumulation of student debt, which remains financially crippling for many graduates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025. After looking into and providing a solution to assist the student, Weatherspoon wanted to know what more the institution could do.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

An additional 1,600-1,700 students at Emory University received grants and scholarships instead of loans in their financial aid packages this fall, the Atlanta-based institution announced recently, more than doubling the number of undergraduates expected to finish school with limited or no debt.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities. Choosing a college is a significant decision, and understanding the financial aid options available can be just as crucial as selecting a major. Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

But like other free tuition initiatives for Native American students, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. One of the concerns I have is many college-bound students do not have the tools or the know how of securing adequate funding before they go to college,” says Dr. “Communication is key on how the funding works to benefit students.”

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 3, 2025

As you prepare for college, understanding the world of finances can feel like learning a new language, especially when you start looking at your financial aid award letter. Heres a few key terms that you need to know when it comes to loans, grants, and work-study! Loans: Loans can be a tricky part of your financial aid package.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

This study offers a clear picture of what institutional funding can be when policymakers prioritize the needs of students, said Dr. Kayla Elliott, co-author and Joint Center Workforce Policy Director. The 39 institutions analyzed in the study received about $765 million for direct student aid and $1.9 million to $348.3

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

million grant from the state to support its Pell Grant-eligible and low-income students for four years. The funding will allow for the hiring of four new student support advocates, who will offer dedicated attention and guidance to these students as they pursue their degrees. Dr. Susan P.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2024

million Acceleration Grant from the National Institute for Student Success. Dr. Kara Turner The institute collaborates with colleges and universities to identify obstacles to degree completion and implement proven solutions for student success. Morgan State University has been awarded a $1.5

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 17, 2025

Receiving your financial aid letter is a huge milestone in your college journey, but it can also be overwhelming. Heres your financial aid breakdown: Free Money: Grants and Scholarships Grants and scholarships are the best parts of your financial aid package because they dont require repayment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Temple University have released a guide for higher ed institutions on how to implement completion grants for their students. Dr. Christel Perkins Completion grants are funds given to students who need them to finish out their degree or academic journey.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 10, 2025

As a high school student preparing for college, one of the most excitingand sometimes stressfulmoments is receiving your financial aid packages. Colleges often send out different offers with varying amounts of financial support, and it can be tricky to figure out which one is the best deal for you.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

For students preparing to apply for financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial part of the process. This can help to maximize your eligibility for aid and financial aid funding. Hopefully this makes higher education more affordable!

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 4, 2025

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Consent to share data can be granted or withdrawn at any time. Its a tall order.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2024

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Of the Latino students in U.S. The vast majority of these students are citizens of the U.S. (90%),

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College Aid Consulting Services

DECEMBER 3, 2022

We have another financial aid success story to share. We started advising this family on the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms for financial aid in the beginning stages of their daughter’s college pursuit. Our student has now committed to Brandies for her future education. My very best regards to you.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. Here are some key strategies schools can adopt to ensure families understand that a private education can be within reach, regardless of financial circumstances.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 31, 2025

Independent and private K12 schools are constantly striving to balance accessibility with financial sustainability. While schools have made significant progress in increasing financial aid and net tuition revenue, the challenge of rising costs outpacing family income growth persists.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular. Amid news that the U.S.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Higher education becomes even more expensive when students receive their financial aid offers – and theyre smaller than everyone hoped. Heres 6 things you can do when your college financial aid falls short of expectations: 1. Double-check the accuracy of your financial aid award.

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The University Innovation Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Completion Grants: Innovative Financial Aid for Today's Students. Completion Grants. Student Aid. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) was honored to partner with The Chronicle of Higher Education for its September 29, 2022 panel discussion on innovative financial aid for today's students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your family is navigating the financial aid process, the timing of your application can impact your financial aid strategy, too. You will still receive your financial aid package along with your acceptance decision. But you’re not required to make a decision on financial aid immediately.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 29, 2023

This program is designed to support nontraditional students who are working on a degree. The Osher Foundation has committed to a $50,000 bridge grant and a $1 million endowment in support of Osher Reentry Scholars. The program is fully online and specially tailored to accommodate non-traditional students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Higher education leaders and states can take a number of additional steps to bolster academic success, reenrollment, and degree completion for students who started college but never finished. Dr. Laura Bernhard These students with some college, no credential (SCNC) make up more than six million Californians ages 25-64.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

But this decision isn’t just about choosing the school with the best programs, campus vibe, or student culture. It’s also about how to make it work financially. This means you can compare not only the acceptance offers from multiple schools but also the financial aid packages that come with them. What Is Regular Decision?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ensuring that students from all backgrounds can enroll and thrive at Rhodes, regardless of their financial circumstances, is one of our core institutional commitments.” The college offers merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, fellowships, ROTC opportunities, and other programs.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. Knowing what has changed for your situation will allow you to better advocate for your appeal.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Students at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY. UNT and LaGuardia’s student centered, data-driven approaches are helping their students succeed in the classroom and beyond, offering considerable returns on their educational investment. Kenneth Adams, president of LaGuardia Community College.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 31, 2019

Earlier this month, millions of students nationwide made the life-changing decision to attend college. For these students and their families, enrolling in school is the culmination of years of hard work and determination, and these students have much to celebrate. Leaders in Congress have taken note.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

Aaron Fichtner Educators, college administrators and students say the governor’s proposed FY25 budget reduction — flat funding from FY24 — could negatively affect students and the higher education community. The governor’s budget proposal projects the state would end the fiscal year, which begins July 1, with a $6.3 billion surplus.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

Want to surprise a college-bound student? Tell them that just 16% of all college students live on campus. Let them know that the high price of rent is one of the leading contributors to student debt, and that nearly one in two undergraduates struggles with housing insecurity while in school.

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