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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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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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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. Morales, president of CSUSB. Currently, 60.1% of the Fresno State student population is Latinx.

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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations

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The needs start with physiological essentials such as food, water, shelter, clothing, and sleep. Unfortunately, many campuses fall short in evaluating whether their food options appropriately cater to diverse ethnic and cultural dietary needs. It is the institution’s responsibility to ensure long-term success and retention.

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CSU Creates a National Model for Supporting Student Parents

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In an interview with Diverse, O’Keefe emphasized that while basic needs like food and housing are important, many student parents require additional academic and childcare support. She explained that parenting students often need flexibility with class schedules, childcare resources, and child-friendly spaces on campus.

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Report Presents New Approach to Increasing Completion Rates at Public Institutions

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CCA’s completion-goals funding advocates for the funding to be allocated up front, thus giving public institutions the funds to provide adequate support services which will lead to improving outcomes and meeting state completion goals.

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Achieving the Dream Releases New Equity Toolkit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When equipped with information about the availability of support services and how to access them, faculty can refer students to needed supports before a crisis point is reached.” They can also help notify students of services provided by their school, such as food pantries.

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Undergraduate Enrollment Shows Growth for Second Year

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Our holistic support services including food pantries, tutoring, counseling, athletics, clubs, organizations and our cultural centers create opportunities for our students to thrive. In particular, we have seen an increase in utilization and supports around student wellness and mental health.”