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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The data reveals that Latinos rely more heavily on federal financial aid (58%) than state (30%), institutional (23%), or private aid (13%). The report also examines differences in aid receipt by institution type. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. It’s a testament that the college is thriving, thanks in large part to Curry, who has been the school’s most vocal cheerleader.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

Since 2005, VCU has built and opened: Brandt Hall (2005), Cary & Belvidere (2008), West Grace South (2012), West Grace North (2013), Grace & Broad 1 and 2 (2015), and Gladding Residence Center (2018). Over the past 10 years, $176 million has been allocated for building updates or system replacements.

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How higher education leaders can institute and support financial literacy programs for their student body

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

For many, due to the fact that the cost of tuition has been rising faster than income levels, higher education may seem financially out of reach. Financial Literacy and Education Commission, between the academic years of 2004-2005 and 2015-2016, the cost of undergraduate tuition, fees, and room and board at public institutions rose 34%.

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How College Transforms Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Terenzini’s How College Affects Students (originally published in 1991 and revised in 2005 and updated in 2016 by Matthew J. That will certainly require devoting more money to financial aid to allow student to devote more time to their studies and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Pascarella and Patrick T.

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HEI Resources 2025

Higher Education Inquirer

Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream. The Great Training Robbery: Education and Jobs." Berman, Elizabeth P. Creating the Market University. Princeton University Press. Reclaiming the Ivory Tower: Organizing Adjuncts to Change Higher Education. Monthly Review Press. and Best, E.