Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Higher ed association leaders are looking to address financial aid confusion by forming a task force to establish guiding principles and standards for student aid offers. Dr. Ted Mitchell Higher ed institutions often use different terminology and guidelines when providing financial aid information.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Tina Smith The bills aim to make sure that students are informed and educated about college search and selection, loans, and financial aid. The Understanding the True Cost of College Act would create a universal financial aid offer form and standardize terms used in financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Financial aid was necessary to paying for college for most students, according to a survey of more than 500 student scholarship recipients. Mike Nylund 521 students responded to the online survey, done by Scholarship America from Sep. 14 to Oct.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When it comes to college-bound students’ impressions of the relationship between financial aid and admissions, anxiety seems to rule the day. Many of my students and families worry that if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid that they won’t get in.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“The survey findings provide a clear picture of the disruption caused by the Department of Education’s chaotic rollout of the new financial aid application form,” said NAICU President Dr. Barbara K. The survey, which was conducted September 18-October 4, included responses from 251 private, nonprofit colleges and universities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Institutional strategic plans and budgets should strive to offer a culture of continuous support from the moment a student starts school, with comprehensive and integrated basic needs systems that include financial aid, employment services, health supports, and case managers.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Among students who had stopped out of college or were considering doing so, 79% cited basic needs insecurity as the cause, including emotional stress, mental health concerns, lack of money for living expenses, or insufficient financial aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2025

Schools with lower net prices and stronger financial aid packages showed notably higher attraction rates among these demographics. The study also revealed that affordability remains a critical factor, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Environmental factors like climate and location also play a significant role.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exceeding FAFSA completion rates of the past will require robust campaigns that encourage degree-aspiring students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds to see college as a practical option, take advantage of financial aid, and complete the application with ease.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010. The engineering college, founded in 1997, has struggled with operating deficits for over a decade. These scholarship reductions have drawn concern from ABET, the college's accrediting organization.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2025

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. higher education for 67 years, shows that nearly half of all endowed gifts were designated for student financial aid.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 31, 2024

‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers Liam Knox Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM Financial aid offices have been overworked and understaffed since the pandemic. Now the FAFSA fiasco has put some in crisis mode. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Second is CUNY Cares, which identifies students who may qualify for different forms of financial aid or life assistance of which they may not be aware. Some of the lack of completion is based on financial difficulty,” said Silva-Puras. Making sure they tap into the resources available is critical.”

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 22, 2024

Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action? Liam Knox Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

These include economic pressures, evolving societal perceptions of college education, and ongoing challenges in academic preparation and financial aid access. Experts point to multiple factors contributing to the national decline in Black male enrollment at HBCUs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

more need-based financial aid than the national average a notable achievement in supporting students with financial need. State lawmakers across the South are expected to use these findings to inform policy decisions on higher education funding, financial aid programs, and strategies to increase postsecondary attainment rates.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Step 4: Investigate the financial aid generosity of each school Not all schools are created equal when it comes to their financial aid generosity. Some will meet full financial needs while others won’t. Some schools will be very generous with merit aid for those who don’t meet the criteria for need-based aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

At Trine University, we are continuing to do everything we can to keep costs in check, from holding the line on expenses to encouraging donors to support scholarships for deserving students, with 99% of our student body receiving financial aid. But for those students who complete their degree, the return is well worth the investment.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Smedley offers insights for new financial aid directors—and their senior administrator bosses. I came into the financial aid business in a most unusual way. I didn’t want to be a director of financial aid (DFA). I had long planned to study for ordained ministry.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

If on-campus child care is no longer feasible due to rising expenses and increased regulations, institutions should include child care expenses in financial aid packages, which already cover a wide range of college-related expenses such as housing and food.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center. Morales, president of CSUSB. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Patrick Horning The University of Phoenix conducted two years of in-depth, face-to-face meetings with tribal leaders and engaged in extensive research to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by tribal students and their communities.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Financial strain emerged as a leading concern, with nearly one-third (31%) of respondents citing economic pressures as their primary reason for considering withdrawal. Many students reported relying on a complex patchwork of financial aid, scholarships, and employment to cover their educational expenses.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania and Brandeis University both announced new financial aid initiatives on Tuesday to lower college costs for students from middle-income families.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2024

When applying for financial aid they probably won’t realize that– thanks to federal law– their housing plans may reduce the amount of help they receive. There are programs available to help lower utility bills (many don’t count financial aid as income), but few students are aware.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

We don’t want the unprecedented delays and changes in this year’s federal aid application process to deter them from coming to CUNY or any college." They will help high school seniors with the journey of applying to and entering college, including the financial aid process, according to CUNY officials. Matos Rodríguez. "We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Department of Education (ED) is delaying the sending out of student information relevant for financial aid calculations to institutions, higher ed scholars and officials have voiced concern and uncertainty over how this change will affect low-income and first-generation students in particular.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 24, 2025

Ironically, thats the same challenge students face when accessing other funding like financial aid and SNAP, said Goldrick-Rab. The primary barrier colleges face when accessing this funding is a lack of information about its existence and whats required to obtain it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

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. Collectively, each team is working to get the word out to as many prospective students and families as possible.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cuts to Indiana Financial Aid Could Impact Tens of Thousands of Students Johanna Alonso Wed, 11/20/2024 - 03:00 AM Two years after boosting financial aid for low-income students, the state of Indiana plans to slash those awards again. It’s the latest instance of state officials grappling with changes to the FAFSA.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

More than a fifth (22%) accepted fewer financial aid recipients and 11% noticed a decline in their students’ racial diversity. Declining tuition revenue Schools that reported declines in students needing financial assistance also reported decreased fall enrollment.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s been a year of missteps, miscalculations, confusion, delays, glitches, and frustration after the botched launch of the simplified FAFSA, which has prevented financial aid packages from being awarded to students with ample time to make plans for their future. Last week, Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says. This grant program represents the next step in his advocacy efforts.

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University Business

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The evidence submitted Monday marks a new phase in a legal battle over allegations that, for years, 17 of the countrys top schools violated antitrust laws by conspiring to reduce financial aid for less affluent students. A group of students first sued the schools in 2022. ” Read more at USA Today.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At $141 million this fiscal year, Carnegie Mellon has increased its investment in undergraduate financial aid by 86% since 2009. Brandeis University had committed to meeting 100% of students’ demonstrated financial aid even before the initiative.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2023

If the school is able to regain accreditation, as those involved believe will happen soon, students will be able to access federal financial aid funding and state funding opportunities, including the Tennessee Student Assistance Award , which offers repayment-free financial aid to students from low-income backgrounds. “KC

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez His job entails research and collaboration with other education groups, state legislators, and education officials in accordance with TICAS’s mission to increase college access, affordability, and success through improvements in student financial aid policies.

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