The publisher of the University of Minnesota’s website offers up-to-date information relevant to the wide audience of potential students seeking a post-secondary education. The University of Minnesota recognizes that nontraditional students need flexibility in regards to scholarship criteria. Furthermore, the University of Minnesota offers grants in relationship with merit and need to nontraditional students who are enrolled in a wide variety of educational courses and programs. In like manner, the University of Minnesota views need as broadly defined taking into account factors like disability issues, previous access to education, time available for paid employment, and demands of juggling multiple roles of work, family, and community. For
the record, the University of Minnesota addresses other indicators of ability or potential to succeed beyond academic record, including credentials or certifications and skills. To further support the discussion of Grant Reform in Indiana, University of Minnesota reviews paid or unpaid work experience, leadership, problem solving ability, initiative, perseverance, and the ability to set realistic and attainable goals. The University of Minnesota considers the part-time nontraditional students as assets to their college campus, thus welcoming the changing of faces in post-secondary education due to recent changes both in economics and demographics. I will use the University of Minnesota publication to support and direct a proposal to the audience of possible alternatives to Indiana’s current appropriations and regulations for funding students, both traditional and nontraditional part-time students in the 21st century. The publication of the University of Minnesota’s website is scholarly due to the academic nature of the site and offers reputable links to conduct research for the general public. The goal of the website under “Paying for your Education” is to inform critical viewers and readers in an unbiased platform of current options for opening the door to a higher education, adequate financial aid, loans, and work-study opportunities.
This report looks at college from the prospective of adults who have not attended college but are considering obtaining a degree. The research results give several statistics related to adults wishing to continue their education and the main concerns that they face in doing so. They mentioned many of the factors that influence adults’ decisions to pursue a post-secondary education and how they will pursue that education. Facts presented in this report show that many people wish that they could further their education. This report will allow me to broaden my viewpoint by not only viewing college’s worth to students recently graduated from high school but also to older adults seeking to return to college.
The author, Julia Brookshire Everett commenced the article, “Public Community Colleges: Creating Access and Opportunities for First Generation College Students”, by first characterizing first- generation college students and also expounding on the difficulties first-generation students encountered when acquiring post-secondary degrees. According to Everett (2015), the term ‘first- generation college student’ was first coined in the 1960s in order to regulate student eligibility for federally financed programs to aid students from low-income households.
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Mortenson, T. (Ed.). (1993). Postsecondary education opportunity: The Mortenson report on public policy analysis of opportunity for postsecondary education. Iowa City: American College Testing Program. Web. 13 Oct 2013
Creating true economic opportunity through higher education requires promoting and preparing women, especially single mothers, for careers in STEM and traditionally male-dominated fields (Nelson, Froehner, & Gault, 2013). By counseling student mothers to pursue these fields in which they are underrepresented, it will facilitate single-mother student success. Counselors should also provide single-mother students with concrete guidance that is more relevant to their daily lives; i.e. campus resources, public assistance, book vouchers, child-friendly meal plans, etc. (Cerven, Park, Nations, & Nielsen,
The number of low-income students enrolled as undergraduates in U.S. colleges and universities, has grown over the past 35 years (NCES, 2007a). For example, the number of low-income students entering college immediately following high school has increased by over 60 percent since 1970 (Mortenson, 2007). Although it may appear
216) as illustrated in the Appendix. Students’ preferences are a function of their background and individual characteristics (race, gender, and class, academic achievement, etc.), whereas attributes of the college may include tuition costs, selectivity, institution type, and campus environment (DesJardins et al., 2006). The authors conceive of courtship activities –merit aid awards and college recruitment--as being highly consequential in the enrollment decision and suggest non-aid courtship activities (e.g., recruitment events) “may be as important as actual financial aid awards” (p.
Education comes at a high price for this generation and not just financially. Going to college can give students plenty of debt with no promise of a job in return, which can set a student father back on their course of life. Young adults trying to start their lives by going to college encounter many setbacks. Today the average cost for a private university is $25...
Many students struggle with college for various reasons, whether it is financial, academics, or personal. We may not fully understand why college students struggle the way they do; however, it does not mean help is unavailable. “Clearly, many of the benefits that accrue from a college education are explained by the knowledge, skills, and contacts that students gain from their time on campus and in the classroom (Brock 2)”. A certain degree of success in life can be related to the amount and quality of education which can also relate to income.
"A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Your Student for College." Http://www.ohe.state.mn.us. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2013. .
With scholarships offered to all years of students, Montana State stands out by giving opportunities to all students no matter what year they may be. Also offering a diverse amount of scholarships, by department, transfer, freshman, academic, sporting, merit, presidential, and so much more! There is a scholarship for almost every student, and some may even qualify by living in a certain area. Montana State and Gallatin College wants to try and help every student coming into their schools financially as it is known that almost all students struggle with paying for a higher education. Montana also wants to accommodate each student, with disabilities services and education programs, veteran programs, and even a building to accommodate each student no matter what troubles they may have. For financial aid, some schools will have prerequisites the students must complete to be eligible for financial aid. Yet for Montana, financial aid is offered federally, statewide, and institutionally with limited prerequisites making receiving help financially not as difficult as some seem to make it. “To be eligible for financial aid, an individual must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and have applied for admission to the University as a degree-seeking student. Priority consideration is
Young people go off to college with conflicting goals. Most expect to spend four or five years getting ready for an amazing job that will earn him a comfortable salary. Another goal is to have a stupendous social life before the real world starts to control you. A person who has spent a semester or two in college knows what the problem is with those two goals. They expect to have a whole lot of fun and still get an education. You will probably have to establish some priorities, and maybe he'll spend some weekends
"Should More College Financial Aid Be Based on Need, Not Merit? ." The Wall Street Journal [Chicopee, Ma]. Dow Jones, 24 June 2012. Web. 6 Nov. 2013. .
Increasing globalization has led to a world where economic and social changes are constantly occurring and there is need to bring higher education to many more students than is happening currently Dr Jill Biden pointed out that though students and programs are different in different community colleges, the goal of acquiring quality education and job training is the same. Some of the focus areas discussed were (i)providing affordable education in community colleges by facilitating first two years of study of a baccalaureate degree and allowing smooth transfer through simultaneous admission in community college and university as well as transparency about fees and costs and provision for internships; (ii) increasing completion rates by providing strong student support, collaboration with industry, accelerated learning, remedial education and credit for any course done before; (iii) streamlining the process of financial aid to cover more students- apart from Pell Grants, other federal aid, emergency grants, extension of American Opportunity tax credit, public and private sources can be considered; (iv) Community colleges in the 21st century
As a first time college student I have come to realize that its takes hard work and dedication to be successful academically. In order to be successful there are many factors that will lead to a victorious academic career. These skills will help me become successful with my academic goals and a clear outline to the path of my education. It is extremely important to have a plan before the process beings. To achieve these goals there must be a system in place for time management and studying. While attending A College, this student survival guide will help me get the most out of my college experience. As a student through distance learning, the student survival guide will consist of six separate subjects: using A’s educational resources, upholding academic honesty, setting and achieving goals, managing time wisely, fostering reading comprehension and retention and applying personality and learning styles. These following topics will explain how to become successful in certain areas of A Collage and how to train myself to learn effectively and to my best ability.