Graduation Speech : High School Program

The first three programs established under the new Higher Education Act were, Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student support services. Together this “Trio” of federally funded programs encouraged access to higher education for low income students. Currently, there are eight programs administered under the Higher Education Act that target to serve and assist low income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post baccalaureate programs.

Indeed the National Center for Education Statistics reports that, in the 2011-12 academic year, 71 percent of all undergraduate students received some form of financial aid. Moreover, the average amount of aid was in excess of $10,000 (qtd. in Marklein). Proponents of the current FAFSA are right to point to data showing the large number of students receiving aid and average aid amounts, but these figures do not go beyond the surface. While the current FAFSA is not a broken system, it does need reform and improvements to increase its positive impact on college bound

The Federal Pell Grant program has continued to support college students with financial needs for over 40 years. Starting in 1972 as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, the program was later renamed after Senator Claiborne Pell, whose goal was to provide economically disadvantaged students with the opportunity to pursue higher education beyond secondary schooling. Even though the program is more geared toward increasing the number of college graduates seeking a bachelor's degree, being successful at the community college level can greatly benefit post-secondary students. Some of the advantages of an associate’s degree include higher pay than a high school diploma or GED certificate, relatively quick acquisition of higher education

In an effort to address the needs of the large numbers of low income and potential first-generation college students at the target school, the USC ETS project will focus on the delivery of consistent and grade level appropriate college and financial aid information to all participants. The extent to which the target secondary schools does not offer their students the courses or academic support they need to complete a rigorous secondary school program of study. They also have a low participation by low-income or first-generation students in such courses, which the USC ETS project can change.

Today, Susan Hansen, Admissions Director of East Liberal Arts College, wishes to increase tuition and reduce financial aid available to students (Brickley, Smith and Zimmerman, 2009, p. 110). Moreover, she has expressed that “increasing tuition and reducing the amount of financial aid will solve the schools financial problems” (Brickley, Smith and Zimmerman, 2009, p. 110). This will be done by “increasing an effective tuition from $15,000 to $25,000” (Brickley et al., 2009). She also projects that the tuition increase enrollment from 400 to 600 students (Brickley, Smith and Zimmerman,

The book After Admission highlights institutional challenges as a contributing factor for college failure among disadvantaged students. Though community college enrollment rates have doubled in the last thirty years, the level of efficiency of community colleges remains under scrutiny

Grants, like the scholarship from the AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program, are the only way I can fathom being able to go to Tulane. Despite the number of incredible perks Tulane University has, like the service learning componant, incredible research opportunities, and the rich culture in the surrounding city of New Orleans, the biggest hindrance has been its cost. With high-priced travel costs, steep tuition price, and staggering amounts for other expenses, this incredible school could be out of reach. However, if I am able to attend the school, with the help of recieving a scholarship from the Robert G. Porter Scholars Program, I will take advantage of every opportunity the school has to offer and hopefully show my younger and adoptive sibilings the benefits of higher education and that it can be

Presently, the availability of educational opportunities at the college and university level is a critical state and personal interest given the needs of the state for a well-educated workforce which has never been greater. Too many, the focal point of attending college is receiving a high paying job in the future. Unfortunately, in most states, tuition is on the rise and students who come from low-income families find themselves struggling to fund their education. According to legislatures, “The cost of college in New Jersey, as in the nation, continues to grow faster than the rate of inflation.” (State of New Jersey 1). In the national financial aid policy resources that are typically given to the neediest families are shifting towards

Public education has historically attempted to educate more people and make higher education more accessible to all students. Thus local school districts, higher education institutions, states, and the U.S. federal government are increasingly dealing with funding issues. Faced with decreases in additional funding, our focus must be on channeling existing resources toward practices that increase the probability of student success. This includes best educational practices and viewing schools and higher education institutions that affect student performance as part of an inter-related system, not as separate institutions. Today, educators acknowledge that there is no straight line to earning college

During week two, we were tasked to conduct a financial analysis of the Johnson family and assess their ability to independently fund the college educations of their three children. That analysis determined the two hundred dollars currently contributed monthly to each child’s college fund since each child was born will not fully fund their educations, given their ages, current balances in each college fund and the annual inflation of college costs. Assuming their available cash flow will only support the current monthly college fund contributions, alternative methods and financial tools must be explored to mitigate the shortfall. The purpose of this paper will be to research other college funding alternatives which may

The rising cost of higher education in the United States is a highly concerning issue. Over the past 40 years, the cost of attending a public, four-year university has increased by 270 percent, adjusting for inflation (Long & Riley, 2007). While tuition has significantly increased, Federal Pell Grants, which provide need-based aid to low-income students, have not kept pace with growing costs (Doyle, 2010). At the same time, more emphasis is being placed on merit-based aid programs rather than on need-based aid, seeing as support for programs that award financial aid based on merit has grown more rapidly

According to Castleman, Benjamin, and Lindsay (400), the requiring obligations of learning like purchasing of learning materials like books and other provisions like food and other necessities has made several States to give support to the overwhelmed students. The forms of the assistance include the merit-based scholarships and the need-grants as well as the student loans (Finnie 297). While the main aim of the financial aids is to meet the financial needs of the students severally, it has been insufficient due to the increasing number of

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This quote from Nelson Mandela always clicked with me, because while many things can change the world, education is always at the root of it. The Ottawa County Early College program is an opportunity for me to practice with this essential tool. I feel that I am a good fit for the program because I have passion for my studies, am proactive in them, and I flourish under challenge. This amazing program excites me because it will help me to achieve my overall goal for my education; to positively impact the world. While I have many different ideas with what I want to do with my education, Early College will allow me to explore many different paths within a budget I

I would like to give a realistic assessment of the diverse ways to pay for my education as a result of the ACA class and personal research. As demonstrated in the power point presentation there are five types of financial aids discussed. Significantly important to me were grants and scholarships, due to the fact you do not repay any money back. As a perfect illustration of a frugal person to pay for their education these formulate an appositive route for me to take. The ramifications of my impoverishment has lead me to pursue additional grants and scholarships for my schooling and living expenses. Although there are other forms of financial aid, I am disabled, I have found the other viable financial aid that might be able to benefit my

As the cost of education increases, many students search for assistance to help cover that cost. That form of assistance could come from burdensome financial aid or a scholarship that provides the student with an education free from debt. That’s why I am writing you today Mr. Alan Hall on behalf of the Student Scholarship Committee, bellow we have outlined the (1) the benefits to the student, (2) the benefits to you, and (3) how you can take action to help.