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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. Research indicates that Hispanic students are more likely to attend underfunded schools with fewer resources, resulting in limited access to quality education.

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UT Dallas Closes New Office, Lays Off Employees to Further Comply With Anti-DEI Law

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The university is closing its Office of Campus Resources and Support (OCRS) to comply with Texas' anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation SB 17, which has been signed into law. It banned DEI offices , hiring preferences, enrollment training, and student benefits based on race or ethnicity. Texas enacted SB 17 on Jan.

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California Community Colleges Offer Free Immigration Legal Services to Students

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Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Services carry over until a resolution is found, even if a student has graduated from the community college.

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New Jersey Will Now Require High Schoolers to Apply for College Financial Aid to Graduate

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Students who are at least 18 years old, parents, guardians, or counselors can sign a waiver to exempt students from filling out financial aid applications to graduate. Phil Murphy signed a bill this month that requires 2023-2024 11th-grade students to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or N.J.

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San Diego Community Colleges Get $3.4M for Pride, Dreamer Resource Centers

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The funding will go to programs benefiting LGBTQ+ students, former foster youths, and undocumented students. About 10,000 students make up the SDCCD. California's largest community college district is getting millions in federal funding for student assistance programs. million in funding from Congress.

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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

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It’s critical to keep students engaged and informed during the FAFSA delays. The good news (fewer questions and more Pell eligible students) has been overshadowed by a site launch where many families experienced irregular availability and malfunctions. Students who successfully submit a FAFSA receive a Student Aid Index (SAI).

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Fellowships Give Undocumented Students a Chance for Work Experience

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Undocumented students without DACA are often barred from participating in paid internships. Fellowships bridge that gap, oftentimes giving these students the chance to engage in advocacy for other undocumented people. But for undocumented students, internships can seem out of reach.