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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. Over the past few years, UTRGV has increased financial support through scholarships, implemented enhanced advising services and developed initiatives like tailored mentoring programs and community partnerships.

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Diddy Delivers $1M to Jackson State Football

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had previously given $1 million to Howard in 2016 to establish a scholarship fund and had said that he would donate a further $1 million to the school in the same acceptance speech. The money will pay for financial literacy efforts and "providing a practical model for economic empowerment,” per a press release.

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Free Summer Programs for High Schoolers That are Great

Counselors' Corner

Students are wandering into your office, asking about summer programs that could fill what someone (like Mom or Dad) sees as way too empty of a summer schedule. Registered students also have a shot at earning money for their school, and making a video to be considered for a scholarship. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A data literacy workshop series offered each semester helps to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across the university. We’ve also provided emergency housing, financial support for off-campus temporary housing and scholarships for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students,” says Morishita.

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The Federal Work-Study Program

College Planners of America

Examples are reading tutors for young children, literacy tutors for adults, and mathematics tutors at local public high schools. When assigning work hours, employers must consider a student’s class schedule and extracurricular activities to avoid conflicts. If the latter, the work performed must be in the public interest.