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First-Generation College Students Need Help to Dream Big
November 21, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
November 21, 2014The challenges of a postsecondary education can seem overwhelming to students who find themselves struggling financially. Add to financial hardship the pressure of curriculum and growing a … Read More
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November 7, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
November 7, 2014One third of all new college students begin their higher education journey at community colleges1 where open enrollments make access easier. But once enrolled, these students immediately encounter … Read More
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The Secret to College Access: It's About More Than Grades and Scores
November 7, 2014
November 7, 2014What does it take to get into college? Traditionally, the answer has been strong academics: good grades and test scores. The mantra was: If you make the grades, you can get into college. … Read More
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Opening Doors to College, and Success, for Underserved Students
November 6, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
November 6, 2014Twenty-one-year-old Morgan Larson is on track to graduate from the University of Arizona in spring 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting. That summer, she will … Read More