Hispanic Community June 2017

Comcast Awards Nearly $250,000 in Scholarships to Florida Students

Comcast announced that it has awarded almost a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships for the 2017-18 school year to 236 Florida students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, recognizes the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

Financing June 2017

NY Free College Tuition Program Open to Student Applications

New York state has begun accepting applications for its new tuition-free college program.

Technology June 2017

Course Hero Adds New Scholarships to Help Students Reduce Burden of Rising College Costs

Course Hero, an online learning platform that empowers millions of students and educators to succeed, announced two new student scholarships available to help offset the rising cost of a college education.

Hispanic Community June 2017

Schools Get Millions in Upward Bound Funds

Four Maine colleges and universities will receive more than $2.1 million in federal funding to help disadvantaged students pursue higher education.

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Administration June 2017

New Mexico Reduces College Scholarships Funded by Lottery

College scholarships funded by New Mexico lottery proceeds will cover 60 percent of tuition costs for the next school year — down from 90 percent — as state education officials announced changes Wednesday aimed at stretching revenue for the financial aid program.

Financing May 2017

More Than $1 Million in Grants to Help Low-income Tucson Students

Pima Community College says it's received over $1 million in federal grants for low-income and first-generation college students.

Legal May 2017

Baker, Walsh Announce Tuition-free College Pilot Program

Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Martin J. Walsh have announced a tuition-free college program.

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Technology May 2017

Earn a $2,000 College Scholarship from Uhelpfund

Innovatively redesigned crowdfunding platform Uhelpfund announces an exciting opportunity for college students to earn $2,000 towards tuition.

Global May 2017

Available Now! HO’s Financial Issues in Academia Issue

The latest issue of Hispanic Outlook (HO) is now available online at: https://www.hispanicoutlook.com/may-issue

Legal May 2017

Ducey OKs $1B University Loan and 26 Other Bills, Vetoes 6

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday finished up the 2017 legislation session by signing 27 bills, including one that allows the state's three public universities to borrow up to $1 billion and puts the state on the hook for $27 million a year to help cover the payments.

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COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL AWARDS $21,000 In Scholarships To Twelve Vermont High School Seniors

Comcast NBCUniversal announced that it has awarded approximately $20,000 in scholarships for the 2017-18 school year to 12 Vermont students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The program, funded by the Comcast Foundation, recognizes the best and brightest high school seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

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CAL STATE LA RANKED NUMBER ONE in the Nation for Upward Mobility

“Cal State LA’s mobility rate is 9.9 percent. Pace University-New York ranked second on the list with a rate of 8.4 percent.”