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Duke Ends Full-Ride Scholarship for Students of African Descent

BestColleges

Duke University is ending a full-ride scholarship after the U.S. The Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program was for students of African descent and required no application or test scores. The merit scholarship required no application, test scores, or other strict eligibility requirements. This comes after the U.S.

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

Ruffaloni

By now we’ve all accepted that the next 60 days will be one of excitement and nervousness in the world of financial aid and enrollment management as we await the changes to the FAFSA. Another strategy is similar to the days when FAFSA workshops were/are held—consider holding FSA ID “how to” workshops.

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When the Math Isn’t Mathing: How College Affordability Impacts Student Choices and Your Enrollment

Niche

When asked to predict challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. To mitigate concerns as much as possible, be transparent and clear about costs from the outset, providing detailed financial information early on in the process.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

Ruffaloni

Not surprisingly, access to crucial information topics (such as admission requirements, cost, financial aid requirements, and process) varied greatly depending on those same demographics. Providing workshops on filling out the FAFSA and connecting families with financial aid advisors can ensure that finances are not a barrier to entry.

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Helping Students Navigate the College Application Maze

Ruffaloni

This may include webinars, workshops, and informational materials that provide insights into the application process, essay writing tips, and guidance on standardized tests. Financial aid information The cost of education is a major concern for all prospective students.

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Family Matters: The Role of Parents in College Admissions

Niche

Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the college search and admissions process, often serving as trusted advisors, cheerleaders and financial planners. Be transparent, comprehensive and timely in your communication about financial aid. Cost and aid have a tremendous impact on enrollment decisions.

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What should you know before applying to college?

Solomon Admissions

To aid you as you decide when to apply to college, I recommend reading this blog post that Solomon produced last year on the different admission rounds and their benefits. Financial Aid College is becoming more expensive every single year. Financial aid award letters can include grants, loans, or scholarships.