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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sara Goldrick-Rab They’ll probably express concern, wonder why colleges aren’t mentioning this, and get confused when they find little information about affordable off-campus housing on school websites. 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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Forging Strategic Partnerships

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Like so many other HBCUs, Pierre says Southern has its share of challenges like student housing. Still, in light of the FAFSA financial aid debacle that delayed the processing of financial aid at institutions across the nation.

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Rising to the Challenge on Student Basic Needs Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The growth in on-campus support for studentshousing, food, transportation, mental health, childcare, and related needs is both heartening and depressing. On the one hand it’s wonderful to see skilled professionals take to heart the lesson that students are humans first. Students require and deserve far more than band-aids.

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How to Achieve HSI Status: Intentionality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education (DOE), at least 25% of full-time equivalent students enrolled must be Hispanic. These two-year and four-year institutions must also enroll a significant number of students who require needs-based financial aid. Hiring practices have been implemented to help attract and retain Hispanic faculty.

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Unapologetic Leadership for Black Learner Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

All employees see themselves as student success advocates. At our Black-serving institution, the maintenance and operations team, primarily men of color, encourage students to apply for financial aid or recommend grabbing a free meal before heading off campus to work or to class.

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

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Financial Considerations While planning to study abroad, taking a quick look at your finances is considered healthy. Instruments like financial aid and on-campus work options help you grab deals like student housing in New York City. Download the AmberStudent app now to book an affordable home for your adventure.

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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It launched a popular Farmer’s Market on campus last year, providing each student with $20 a week to access fresh foods and vegetables. The market regularly draws more than 700 students and plans are underway to build student housing on campus. He says he also wants to build a 24-hour urgent care facility on campus.

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