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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students.

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Morgan State Receives $1.5M Acceleration Grant Targeting Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The grant is expected to serve the Morgan State’s Division of Enrollment Management and Student Success, which provides support to guide students through enrollment and academic processes like managing financial aid and academic advisement.

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APLU and Temple University Releases Guide on Higher Ed Completion Grant Implementation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education’s (ED) Institute for Education Science (IES). Completion grants should not be handled by financial aid offices alone but should instead involve other valuable campus stakeholders, Perkins said, which the guide also advises. I feel like.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At a time when the Latino population in the United States is growing and students are still facing daunting obstacles, Excelencia in Education is recognizing nine institutions for their clear and decisive commitment to Latino student success with the Seal of Excelencia. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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Comparing Financial Aid? Ask These Questions!

Hope College Network

For many high school seniors and their families, the college selection process includes a comparison of financial aid offers. Keep this list handy as you compare financial aid packages: What is the renewal criteria for my financial aid? Does your financial aid package include an academic scholarship?

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Mental Health and Financial Barriers Threaten College Student Success (TimelyCare)

Higher Education Inquirer

exposes significant barriers to student success and calls for specific action by educational institutions to address pressing concerns. Financial Strain - Nearly one-third (31%) of respondents cited financial strain as a primary reason for considering withdrawal.

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

This is your education, after all. Most colleges offer some sort of academic advising , but the quality may vary. Will you have one academic advisor or more than one? Is your academic advisor someone you will be able to build a relationship with over the course of your four years? Who would be teaching my classes?