Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Texas A&M University-San Antonio The money – in the form of a “Caminos Hacia el Éxito” (Pathways to Success) grant from the U.S.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The minimum economic return threshold—defined as Threshold 0—indicates whether students are better off financially after leaving school. In contrast, Arizona’s Promise Program is a last-dollar program, which covers tuition costs that remain after accounting for most other sources of grant aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Collectively, each team is working to get the word out to as many prospective students and families as possible. “I We know that low-income students often get detoured from the university track early on in life because they don’t think they can afford it, and we want to eliminate that concern.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 30, 2024

AB 2093 would allow low-income students pursuing a bachelor's degrees at any California community college tuition free. Rodriguez said the legislation is a “game changer” for students and their families. Two-year degree seekers are already eligible for such fee waivers through the California Promise Program. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif-- As Americans express increasing skepticism about the value of higher education, how much colleges contribute to social mobility has come into the spotlight. With student debt spiraling out of control, people are increasingly interested in examining whether the tuition really pays off in terms of economic benefits.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 20, 2023

Higher education is one of the most powerful assets our state has to uplift families, support businesses, and create prosperity. A credential earned after high school changes an individual’s career trajectory and typically leads to higher wages and more stable employment. And it is not just about a job.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

For the report – published this April – Ed Trust used state funding data from The National Association of State Student Grant & Aid Programs (NASSGAP) to assess the accessibility and fairness of 26 financial aid programs in 10 states spanning the nation, from California to New York.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

The traditional system also disproportionately affected underserved communities, given that most of the students assigned to remedial courses were low-income students of color. This leaves such students unable to make degree progress during that period.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The overhaul – which comes with form simplifications, different student aid measures and calculations, and expanded Pell Grant eligibility – is expected to be beneficial and to increase federal financial aid eligibility, according to a 2023 report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Brochures, fliers, and information sessions are bilingual, and intentional connections built with area Latinx community groups ensure that future students know they are welcome at WVC even before they graduate high school. These programs waive tuition and connect students with academic counseling to ensure their success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 2, 2023

Students navigate housing and food insecurity, transportation issues, and other limitations to access. Individuals committed to community colleges and the vital role they play in American higher education continue to advocate for the students and the institutions that serve them. Dr. Everrett A.

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the rising cost of higher education, many students and their families are concerned about affordability. 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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The report’s preliminary data indicates the most significant decline is at four-year institutions that serve low-income students. Institutions that have a large number of undergraduate students who receive Pell Grants also reported a decline in freshman enrollment of more than 10%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Yet a 2024 report by Community College Research Center, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, and National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that only about a third of 2015 community college entrants transferred and fewer than half of those who transferred earned a degree in six years.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Kim Hughes, director of the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas “What we have learned is when you require students to spend more time or more money to become a teacher, it becomes a barrier, especially for first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Recognizing her potential, they urged her to pursue higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 4, 2024

Ben Rayder, executive director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Major Awards at UH, said his office works with low-income students to remove barriers they may encounter as they become researchers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

We’re also one of the largest enrollers of Pell Grant students in the country, enrolling about 30,000 Pell students every semester.” GSU began relying on predictive data to proactively assist students. Over the last decade, the program has given out roughly 20,000 grants and has become a national model.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 percent who have qualified for federal Pell grants for low-income students. percent who are first generation college students. Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. And there are 20.5 We also know that 53.1 percent are women, 46.9 percent are men.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The new rules clarify which students can qualify as independent, particularly those who are veterans, married, or emancipated minors. Increased Pell Grant Eligibility The FAFSA changes also come with an expansion of Pell Grant eligibility. Hopefully this makes higher education more affordable!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 31, 2024

Harvard’s incoming class has 20.7 percent who have qualified for federal Pell grants for low-income students. percent who are first generation college students. Sure, Harvard has class and gender information. And there are 20.5 We also know that 53.1 percent are women, 46.9 percent are men.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 1, 2025

Utilizing a data-driven approach, ATD provides coaching that facilitates institutional transformation so that these colleges can have maximum impact on the lives of their students and on the communities within which they are located. Shes known for her transformational work in higher education, says Dr. Theresa B.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Edward’s University St.

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, within the realm of higher education – where the stakes are often much higher – there isn’t the same level of transparency. Without accurate information, many students apply ( or even commit ) to a college or university without complete information on how much it will cost them to attend.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

San Francisco Bay Area, CALIFORNIA – October 2024 – Close the Gap is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious STEM Action Grant from the Society for Science. This grant enables us to expand our reach and provide even more students with the transformative opportunities they deserve.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The University Innovation Alliance's Three Playbooks for Student Success. Completion Grants. The University Innovation Alliance (UIA) operates as a multi-campus laboratory for student success innovation. Completion Grants. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. Thu, 12/15/2022 - 06:00.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I arrived at Believe in Students in April 2020, just as the pandemic was rocking the world and changing college campuses, in some ways permanently. My job when I arrived was to figure out how to utilize incredibly generous philanthropic support to provide emergency grants to students.

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Timely MD

MAY 9, 2023

How community colleges create opportunities for underserved populations Community colleges are particularly important resources for low-income students— 58% of community college students have low-income backgrounds compared with 42% of students at private four-year colleges.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

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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Scholarship America

JUNE 1, 2023

Those students’ high school careers were thrown into disarray by the COVID pandemic. But, as higher education settles into its post-pandemic reality, what can those students expect to face—and how can private-sector scholarships help as they work toward their associate’s, bachelor’s and graduate degrees?

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

According to CFPB: “By refusing to release official proof of studies completed, colleges, universities, and non-degree-granting institutions are keeping their students from the very academic and labor market opportunities promised by higher education.”

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NACAC's Admitted

MAY 5, 2022

According to CFPB: “By refusing to release official proof of studies completed, colleges, universities, and non-degree-granting institutions are keeping their students from the very academic and labor market opportunities promised by higher education.”.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As we approach our ten-year anniversary of accelerating student success innovation across higher education to drive social and economic mobility nationwide, I am grateful and humbled that this movement has expanded and evolved to inspire so many institutions and student success leaders beyond the UIA.

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