Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. We’re very blessed to have a strong, committed, and dedicated alumni board.” Staff were everywhere. I spend a lot of time fundraising.

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CAPD

APRIL 8, 2025

How is the connection between current students and alumni? Do alumni easily offer internships or other opportunities to current students? There is a very strong alumni network at MIT, and there are a number of events and opportunities happening on campus throughout the year for students to connect with alumni.

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University Business

AUGUST 17, 2023

First-generation college students often grapple with daunting financial hurdles that set them apart from their peers who hail from families with a tradition of higher education and corresponding wealth accumulation. These could include financial aid, housing, food pantry, transportation, childcare and technology.

Food 98

Food Study Abroad Financial Aid Transportation 98

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Confusing Websites Sites overloaded with information: Websites designed to serve multiple audiences — current students, alumni, faculty, and potential students — can make the inquiry stage difficult and confusing for prospective students. admissions, financial aid, advising) can create confusion and frustration among students.

Community College 79

Community College Marketing and Communication Services Financial Aid Transportation 79

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

Providing more financial aid and more information about financial aid can help prospective students make a true risk assessment. Providing more generous financial aid targeted based on need and simple to apply for has a strong positive impact on increasing enrollment and persistence.

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Higher Education Financial Aid Education Marketing and Communication Services 105

AIFS Abroad

JUNE 30, 2022

Here’s why thousands of our alumni decided to pay for an unpaid internship: They may be more accessible than you think. If you’re receiving academic credit for your internship abroad, you may be able to use your existing financial aid package through your home university. Yikes, right?

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