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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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NADOHE Presentation Maps Affirmative Action Aftermath

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The presentation was moderated by Caroline Laguerre-Brown, vice provost for diversity, equity and community engagement at George Washington University. The presentation also covered the use of race in awarding scholarships, which was not explicitly mentioned in Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion.

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Choosing A College: Don’t Ignore The Cost

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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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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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. At present, 67% of the student body identifies as Latinx. Morales, president of CSUSB.

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Austin Community College District Proposes Free Tuition for High School Seniors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Austin Community College District plans to present a formal plan for a free tuition pilot program to its Board of Trustees in February. Austin Community College District ACC Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart presented the proffer Jan. 8 but expects to present a formal plan to the Board of Trustees in February.

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Higher Ed Officials Express Uncertainty Amid Further FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By the time I transferred to the State University, I realized I was a decent student and no longer anxious about my financial aid being denied for academic standing. The angry Black woman, welfare queen, and jezebel tropes are ever present in the halls of academia. I later earned my General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)