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Student Success…. A Definition for the Very Few

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Since institutions use different definitions regarding the term “student success,” it raises a critical question: Who are we leaving behind? Foundations continue to focus on awarding scholarships to students who navigate and matriculate in college with ease. Dr. Merrill L.

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Paying for college: New insights into how families foot the bill

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Families also had some definite thoughts on financial aid offers: An overwhelming majority would prefer to receive “a simplified, standardized letter,” the study noted. Eight in 10 students received scholarships covering 27% of families’ expenses. More from UB: This year’s FAFSA delayed until Dec.

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Private colleges and discount, 2020

Higher Ed Data Stories

First some definitions: Discount rate measures the amount of institutional aid you award as a function of how much gross tuition you charge. The scholarship or aid is just an accounting transaction. But as a thing unto itself? Pretty worthless, actually. Here's why. Here's where it gets a little tricky. And nothing left to spend.

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Australia’s international enrolments capped at 270k

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Based on this definition, 96,497 new international students commenced a higher education program in 2019 and 152,511 in 2023. Based on this definition, 96,497 new international students commenced a higher education program in 2019 and 152,511 in 2023.

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Asian universities compete as global educators

The PIE News

Definitely a very attractive point for Asian destinations,” said Josephine Phinith, business development manager at ICEF. It has introduced a government scholarship exclusively for International students greatly increasing the university’s viability for international education. To aid this, getting a visa is becoming increasingly easy.

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WI State Bar Reaches Partial Settlement in Diversity Lawsuit

Insight Into Diversity

The State Bar of Wisconsin agreed to change the definition of ‘diversity’ in its language for a program designated for underrepresented law students following a lawsuit by a conservative-backed organization. The State Bar said the program would continue unchanged under the settlement, however, WILL also claimed a victory in a statement.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent survey conducted by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, 87 percent of employers responded that earning a college degree or credential is "definitely" or "probably" worth the money and time. Employers also recognize the value of a college degree.

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