Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“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. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students. Intentional course scheduling has played a role in student success.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 3, 2024

Duties Schedule changes, testing coordination, and discipline don’t belong in the counseling office, and counselors shouldn’t be used as last-minute substitute teachers since they “don’t have anything to do”. Without them, the conversation with the students goes nowhere. Then again, so are more counselors.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 18, 2024

If that happens to your family, here’s a few ideas of how to find money to pay for college after financial aid: Contact the Financial Aid Office(s): If there is a school that particularly appeals to your student, you can contact the financial aid office and ask if there are any other options for receiving more financial aid.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2018, when it became clear that we were well ahead of schedule to exceed our initial stretch goal for awarding more degrees , we began identifying how we might grow, both formally as a network and informally as a hub and clearinghouse for higher ed innovation.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Furthermore, when mentoring an FGLI (First-Generation Low-Income) student, it is crucial to hear where they are coming from. Unfortunately, many FGLI students dream of certain careers and schools but are not given the support or knowledge to help them achieve their ambitions.

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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

. “If a student needs help at 2:00 a.m., When students’ mental health needs are met when and where they need it, they’re empowered to take control of their academic success. Explore how you can customize a health and well-being solution to reduce wait times for your students. and they’re not waiting until 8:00 a.m.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In 2018, when it became clear that we were well ahead of schedule to exceed our initial stretch goal for awarding more degrees, we worked with a consulting team and our board to identify how we might grow, both formally as a network and informally as a hub and clearinghouse for higher ed innovation.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

On January 30, the day before it was scheduled to start transmitting ISIR’s to colleges, the ED announced that most ISIR’s wouldn’t go out until mid-March. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 5, 2024

On January 30, the day before it was scheduled to start transmitting ISIR’s to colleges, the ED announced that most ISIR’s wouldn’t go out until mid-March. Low-income students will get more aid and more students will be eligible for grants.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, students applying via the QuestBridge National Match Program , a scholarship program for first-generation and low-income students, will have to apply by September 26. However, certain applications can be due as early as September or August. If they’re not, you’ll have to plan on taking either the SAT or ACT.

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant. I even strategically scheduled my classes for Monday-Thursday so I could work double shifts at my restaurant job Friday-Sunday.) They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 28, 2023

The FAFSA for the 2024-25 admission cycle is now scheduled to open in December 2023. The delay of the 2023 FAFSA launch from October 1 to December worries advocates of greater access to college for low-income students. But I can assure you that we will launch in the fourth quarter of 2023.”

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

This was not budgeted or scheduled. The Biden Administration came with its own agenda regarding student loan forgiveness plans that required resources that had not been budgeted and close attention from senior management of the ED. ED management was behind on the schedule set by Congress and were anxious to launch the new FAFSA.

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College Planners of America

APRIL 24, 2024

This was not budgeted or scheduled. The Biden Administration came with its own agenda regarding student loan forgiveness plans that required resources that had not been budgeted and close attention from senior management of the ED. ED management was behind on the schedule set by Congress and were anxious to launch the new FAFSA.

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