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First-Generation College Students: Facts and Statistics

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Note Reference [2] A first-generation college student is someone who is enrolled in college but whose immediate family members did not earn degrees. Disparities exist between first-generation college students and continuing-generation college students when it comes to graduation rates and student loan amounts.

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School Spotlight: Colgate University

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They attributed this growth to a number of factors, including the move to test-optional admissions , a new " no loans " policy for families with incomes up to $125,000 (since increased to $150,000), and their new partnership with Questbridge , an organization that assists high performing low-income students in enrolling in college.

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Fast Facts: Financial Aid

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85% of full-time, first-year undergraduate students in 2019-2020 were awarded some type of financial aid. [1]. The majority of students awarded financial aid received federal grants. The average federal grant award for undergraduate students has more than doubled to $10,590 in 2022 from $5,190 in 2001. [2].

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Students With Disabilities in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics

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This report shares statistics about students with disabilities in higher education to better understand the prevalence of disabilities and the state of disability inclusion on college campuses. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment III: Undergraduate Student Reference Group Data Report Spring 2022 (PDF).

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How to Succeed as a University of Florida Premed

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You’ll need permission to enroll in either track, and it’s recommended that you apply during your sophomore year or the beginning of your junior year. Not only does UF have academic advisors, but it also has a group of advisors dedicated to serving the needs of premed students. We’ve also placed them below for ease of access.