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Helping Students Navigate the College Application Maze

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You can also read our first report on college planning and student emotions. ) Accessible resources Many high school students do not have access to resources such as college counselors or test prep services. Colleges can bridge this gap by offering accessible resources online or on-campus.

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Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

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million endowed scholarship to help juniors and seniors graduate. The “Finishing Well” Scholarship will go toward juniors and seniors at Morehouse who need help paying for college in their final years there. Jones says the scholarship was inspired by the financial challenges he experienced as a first-generation college student.

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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

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Some of you are well prepared; others are trying to get prepared with limited staff and even more limited resources. The Department of Education has also put out some great videos that could be wonderful resources. These can be great virtual resources with some shelf life. (If What will your strategy be?

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9 First Generation Scholarships to Help You Pay for College

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Fortunately, if you're willing to spend some time looking, there are many different resources out there that can help you figure out how to pay for college. If you're a first generation college student, there are many first generation scholarship opportunities that you can apply for.

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Equitable Engagement: Addressing Gaps in Access to Information With Students and Families

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First, it’s important to know how involved families are and how eager they are to hear from you. Families with first-generation prospective college students, families of color, and families with less household income were less likely to report having access to key information and resources. Financial aid and scholarships.

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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. Make sure you have bilingual resources As mentioned earlier, Hispanic families are even more likely to open and read communications from colleges.

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Common App Sees More Students Applying to College This Year

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And first-generation, rural, and underrepresented groups contributed to the boost. Through March 1, 2024, 1,313,763 distinct first-year applicants applied to the Common App's member schools — up 6% from 1,243,246 in 2022-23. Overall, applications rose 7% from about 7 million to 7.5