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Fundamentals of Financial Aid for 2024

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Let’s dive into some definitions and discuss fundamental financial aid terminology while introducing what’s new this aid cycle so you can successfully navigate the process of funding an undergraduate education as we approach 2024. It aims to make higher education accessible to those with limited means.

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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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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

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Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Student-Parents Aren’t a Niche Population “I started college when my daughter was just under three months old.

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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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Students With Disabilities in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics

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5] Despite how common disabilities are, society and institutions — like higher education — sometimes fail to provide adequate accommodations or truly inclusive spaces for all to participate equally. College students with disabilities have a variety of experiences. National Center for Education Statistics. 30% vs. 16%).

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Research indicates that Hispanic students are more likely to attend underfunded schools with fewer resources, resulting in limited access to quality education. Hispanic families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups.

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What We Learned About College Students and Families in 2023

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Videos of campus, classrooms, students, and residence halls 73% of students have taken a virtual tour 79% find them useful 4. Admission requirements 80% of families think money spent on students’ college tuition is a worthwhile investment in their students’ future.

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