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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

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If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans.

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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. 41% of undergraduate students who were awarded aid received federal student loans during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Guide to Financial Aid Letters + Examples

StandOut College Prep

Congratulations on receiving your financial aid award letter! No matter where you are heading, your financial aid award letter is a crucial document that can make or break your decision to attend a particular college or university. So, let’s dive in and explore the different parts of your financial aid award letter!

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What Drives Graduate Student Enrollment Decisions?

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This table reflects the percentage of students who said each factor was important or very important to them: Importance Factors in Enrollment Decisions Importance (Important and Very Important) Factor Not yet enrolled Enrolled Cost 77% 79% Future employment opportunities 70% 78% Flexible course options (online, evening, weekend, etc.)

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Hispanic and Latino/a Students in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics

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Data Summary Check Hispanic and Latino/a undergraduate students made up 17.5% of the total student undergraduate population in 2022. [1] 1] Check There were roughly 282,940 Hispanic and Latino/a graduate students, and they made up around 9% of the total graduate student population.

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What We Learned About College Students and Families in 2023

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Results from financial aid or scholarship calculator Prospective Family Engagement Report : Engaging the biggest enrollment influencers Nearly all families are involved in the college search process with students, and this study from RNL, CampusESP, and Ardeo Education Solutions looks at how those families want to connect with campuses.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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These challenges, including education, employment, healthcare, and overall well-being, can significantly impact their lives and intrinsically affect their ability to help their children with college planning. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. The need for information equalized families!