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Vanderbilt University Expands Popular Financial Aid Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vanderbilt University is expanding its nationally recognized no-loan financial aid program, known as Opportunity Vanderbilt. We want everyone who has what it takes to get into Vanderbilt to be able to enroll, regardless of their financial background.

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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alumni giving saw the most significant increase among donor categories, rising 7.5 At a time when higher education faces financial and political scrutiny, this sustained giving is a powerful vote of confidence, said Sue Cunningham, President and CEO of CASE. Thirty years ago, alumni provided 27.6 percent from the previous year.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Brooks II College graduates also continue to enjoy higher employment rates than their peers and are more likely to hold positions that include benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. Dr. Earl D.

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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy college admissions — the practice of selective institutions giving preference to children and relatives of alumni — is under intense scrutiny today. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NATAP] was to really focus on what is inhibiting [Native] students from participating on our campus and becoming our students and our alumni.” NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NATAP] was to really focus on what is inhibiting [Native] students from participating on our campus and becoming our students and our alumni.” NATAP is a collaborative effort between MSU’s Native American Institute, Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, University Outreach and Engagement and the Office of the Provost.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are FAFSA webinars available, I believe community and family focused FAFSA and financial aid workshops in tribal communities might be an effective way to promote college going overall among indigenous students.”