APLU In The News
-
Chronicle of Higher Education
‘Completion Grants’ Are Just One Part of the Student-Success
Even modest financial hardships can often derail students who are nearing graduation. That’s why some colleges give small awards known as completion grants to low-income students who are well on their way to earning a degree. A just-in-time grant of even a few hundred dollars can keep many recipients from dropping out, according to a…
-
Inside Higher Ed
Small Grants, Big Impact
A small amount of financial aid, even $300, can go a long way toward helping a student graduate. Emergency aid or microgrants from colleges can be used to cover a last tuition bill or even to help pay for a financial emergency, like fixing a car or visiting a sick relative. Microgrants aren’t new. But…
-
The Washington Post
When students face financial hardships, these colleges step up
A new report from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities encourages schools to use predictive analytics to identify at-risk students and continue to track their progress after they’ve received grants. The suggestions are a part of guidelines for schools interested in using small grants to improve retention and completion. The report highlights several schools…
Stay Connected
X (formerly Twitter)
Facebook
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS