Blog Posts
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Rates in Arizona and Florida
August 7, 2018
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
August 7, 2018According to the National College Access Network, seniors who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are 63 percent more likely to enroll in postsecondary education than … Read More
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Prioritizing Latino Student Success in Arizona and Florida
July 31, 2018
Author: Callie Kozlak, Field Campaign Manager for Education Policy, UnidosUS
July 31, 2018In July 2018, UnidosUS hosted its Annual Conference in Washington, DC, also marking its 50th Anniversary. UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza) is the nation’s largest Latino civil … Read More
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USF Finds Preeminence in Serving Students
July 31, 2018
Author: Dr. Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida
July 31, 2018Across the national higher education landscape, there has never been more emphasis placed on metrics-based ranking systems. Administrators, faculty, students and parents are looking more and more to … Read More
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USF Latino Scholars Program Encourages Some to Lift While Others Climb
July 30, 2018
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 30, 2018The University of South Florida (USF) Latino Scholarship Program will begin its 27th year this upcoming 2018-2019 academic year. The program’s motto We Must Lift as We Climb captures the essence of … Read More
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Helios Scholars at TGen Learn Teamwork, Technique, and Tenacity
July 27, 2018
Author: Steve Yozwiak, Senior Science Writer, TGen
July 27, 2018Keilen Eidalith Costilla-Martinez learned this summer that she is not afraid to fail in the face of a seemingly insurmountable challenge, taking on a highly aggressive and usually fatal disease — … Read More
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July 27, 2018
Author: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
July 27, 2018When Helios Education Foundation was formed in 2004, our Board of Directors, under the leadership of our Founding Chairman, Vince Roig, made a strategic decision that impacts our work every day. … Read More
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Ready Now Yuma Highlighted in Recently Released Documentary
July 22, 2018
Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 22, 2018With the increasing demands on the 21st-century workforce, all students should graduate from high school prepared for college and career success. However, improving the skills students need is a … Read More
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Ensuring Latino Student Success Through Strategic Policy Engagement
June 26, 2018
No CommentsAuthor: Janice Palmer, Vice President and Director of Policy
June 26, 2018One of Helios Education Foundation’s key beliefs is that education changes lives and strengthens communities. That’s why we seek to increase the number of young adults – especially students in … Read More
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New Education Trust Report Highlights Need for Continued Focus on Latino Student Success
June 14, 2018
Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 14, 2018Today, The Education Trust released its most recent report titled, “The State of Higher Education Equity.” The report provides state-by-state snapshots of the state of college degree attainment for … Read More
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The U.S. Department of Education Releases 2018 "Condition of Education" Report
June 5, 2018
Author: Michelle Boehm, Research & Evaluation Analyst
June 5, 2018By June 1 every year, The National Center for Education Statistics submits the Condition of Education report to Congress. Comprised of educational indicators spanning the continuum from early … Read More
