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FAFSA top of mind as ‘decision day’ comes and goes
After months of delays and technical difficulties, the Department of Education and advocacy groups are working to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid so they can receive financial aid packages and decide where to enroll.
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May 03, 2024
The ‘mega gifts’ transforming financial aid
The Chronicle of Philanthropy explores how nine- and 10-figure donations to highly selective colleges reduce barriers to higher education for underserved students.
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HBCU med school to be ‘a beacon’ for communities underrepresented in medicine
Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically Black university, has solidified plans to open a new college of medicine, which will be the fifth HBCU medical school in the nation and the only one in the Gulf South.
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New report finds diversity gains during race-conscious admissions ‘were incremental at best’
Research exploring demographic changes at U.S. colleges shows limited gains in diversity at selective institutions from 2009-19. The report urges stakeholders to “zoom out” and ensure that they are not only widening access to selective schools but also investing in open access institutions.
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Still following college sticker prices? Ignore them, report says
The published cost of attending college is a “poor indicator” of what students really pay to attend; yet, it often discourages middle- and low-income students from pursuing higher education. A new report explores “a better way” to track what’s happening with college costs.
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‘After taking that class, your perspective on everything changes’
Manuela Castano (B’24) shares how Georgetown’s Mastering the Hidden Curriculum course prepared her for success as a first-generation college student.
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Highly selective colleges focus on financial aid to increase diversity
After the end of race-conscious college admissions, some highly selective colleges and universities are expanding financial aid programs, hoping to boost racial and socioeconomic diversity on campus.
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