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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The profile of the average community college student is changing. While two-year institutions still have significant populations of adult students and people desirous of enhancing their career options, there is a growing number of first-time college students, age 18 to 22, that are seeking a traditional college experience.

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Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

Great College Advice

In this post, we’ll break down online college counseling so that you know what to expect and can feel calm and confident going into it. The way that online college counseling works can vary slightly from counselor to counselor, but most counselors use similar core methods. Like any other service, it’s a good idea to ask around.

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MEGA Symposium Tackles Trauma and Healing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shahzaman was joined by other high school students, all men of color from high schools across the state, most located in urban, low-income areas. If you have experienced any level of housing insecurity, you are not alone,” said Jean. “I That’s why we’re all here to be honest.” I had a teacher tell me I’d be dead before 25.

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Assumption U to Counteract FAFSA Delay by Offering Aid Early

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The FAFSA Simplification Act, scheduled to go into effect this year, will cut the number of questions on the notoriously difficult application for federal aid—which is also used in calculations for state and institutional awards—from 108 to 36 for most students. The consequences for students and their families could be serious.

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California's Community Colleges See the Benefits of Student Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Imperial Valley College (IVC) conducted a student survey seven years ago, they discovered over 200 students experiencing food and housing insecurity. The findings spurred the creation of a basic needs support program on campus, including the IVC Kitchen, which provides emergency food and groceries to hungry students.

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Student Spotlight: Peyton’s Spring Semester Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

AIFS Abroad

Eager to step into the footsteps of a college student who is experiencing life in Spain? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad student Peyton from the University of Northern Colorado who is spending her spring semester studying abroad in Salamanca at the University of Salamanca. What if I don’t make friends?

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“Hope”ful Living

Hope College Network

Every year my friends and I make a bee-line for the spike ball nets. Every year my friends and I make a bee-line for the spike ball nets. Even if it’s not sunny and overwhelmingly warm, we make the most of it. Spring Fling is an on-campus break from homework and the upcoming dread of finals week.

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