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Radford University Low-Income Students Get Leg Up with $1.2M Grant

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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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New Clearinghouse Data Shows Freshman Enrollment Has, in Fact, Increased

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A point noted in last falls data was that the number of 18-year-old freshman saw the biggest decline, particularly at public institutions that serve low-income students. Associate and bachelors degree programs increased 6.3% and 2.9%, respectively. increase, but they remain below 2019 levels. Dr. Brian R.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

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“Despite these declines in freshmen, there have been strong increases in the numbers of continuing and returning students among undergraduates.” Dr. “We saw fewer numbers of students registering and needed to take immediate action rooted in high-engagement practices to ensure students could attend Bergen as planned.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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“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.

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