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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many students reported relying on a complex patchwork of financial aid, scholarships, and employment to cover their educational expenses. Respondents suggested flexible scheduling options, including evening classes and virtual services, to accommodate those balancing education with work and family responsibilities.

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International Student's Detention Raises Questions About Visa Policies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After his DUI conviction in June 2023, for which he pleaded guilty and fulfilled all conditions of his release, Gnaydn was accepted into the prestigious Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota, awarded a scholarship, and has maintained a high grade-point average while carrying a full course load.

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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One of the most common mistakes that institutions make in their efforts to retain students is an overemphasis on tuition scholarships. Many of the students are working adults with children who may also be caring for elderly parents while trying to maintain jobs with rigorous work schedules.

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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Foundations continue to focus on awarding scholarships to students who navigate and matriculate in college with ease. Colleges need to review academic schedules for barriers with retention. Are schedules designed with student retention in mind? So, these students are often unnoticed and left behind as well.

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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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Navigating Financial Aid at the 20 Most Searched Colleges and Universities

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Financial aid here is comprehensive, offering scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities. Financial aid often includes merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students. It provides a variety of financial aid options, including the Pegasus Scholarship program for incoming first-year students.

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An Introduction to Junior Interviews

Counselors' Corner

Class schedule Students need to stay challenged senior year, and colleges care about rigor. Make sure their schedule does both. Point out the timeline for FAFSA, and talk about scholarship sites although Im not a big fan of them. You like them, sure but they cant stay. Whats going to make a great senior year?