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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. 58% of students are first-generation college, 68% identified as low-income, 63% attend college part-time and 73% work while attending college.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Approximately 33% of ASU’s enrollment is dual credit students (3,700 students taking both high school and college courses), 43% of whom are Latinos and first-generation college students. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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Learning and Teaching from Adversity: Meet TRIO Star Kontessa Siliski

Castleton Trio

I’m first-generation, so no one in my family knew where to start,” she explains. Through the ASC’s TRIO Tuesdays and Financial Literacy workshops, she learned about college life and financial aid opportunities. Despite her busy schedule, Kontessa has also given back to the ASC. Ask for help if you need it,” she says. “I

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

Community college students are also more likely to be first-generation college students, non-traditional students, or exposed to financial insecurity than their four-year school counterparts. This may include initiatives such as financial literacy programs, childcare support, and access to affordable housing options.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Students scheduling services can choose to meet with a specific provider or select the first available. Students scheduling services can choose to meet with a specific provider or select the first available. “That isn’t available to me here and that wouldn’t be available to me without Timely.”