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Social Justice Finds New Home in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That’s why Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has decided to offer a certificate of proficiency in social justice and an A.S. degree in Human Services, Social Justice Advocacy. “We Less than 100 miles away, Camden County College (CCC) in NJ is offering a diversity and social justice A.A.

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Black Women Navigating the Path to College Presidency

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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. This experience shifted my worldview and activated my commitment to social justice. I later earned my General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)

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Cardona Calls for FSA Changes, But Experts Say the Damage is Done

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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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Another HBCU on Track for Reaccreditation

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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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Report Suggests Reforms if Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action

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Although the court’s ruling upheld affirmative action, it changed its permissible motivation: no longer could schools consider race to achieve social justice purposes. You would need very robust financial aid,” said Baker. Money, again, is a problem.

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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

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If implemented, its recommendations would likely lead to significant cuts in funding for programs designed to support underrepresented students, including recruitment and retention programs for minority students, financial aid for low-income students, and support services for first-generation college students.

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Elms College Launches Full-Tuition Program for Massachusetts Families Earning Under $85,000

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Elms College, a Catholic liberal arts institution in Western Massachusetts, has announced an ambitious new financial aid initiative that will cover full tuition for eligible state residents from lower and middle-income families.