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It was a wonderful experience presenting our preliminary findings on stakeholders’ experiences with the #BetterFAFSA and learning with colleagues at the Council for Opportunity in Education’s Student #FinancialAid Research Network conference hosted at the University of Maryland last week #SFARN2024 Jonathan Lewis uAspire
🎉 We're thrilled to introduce uAspire's new Chief Financial Officer, Casandra I. Scales! “It is my privilege to join uAspire, an organization that is making a profound impact on the lives of students, their families, and the generations that follow.” 🔗 Meet Casandra:https://bit.ly/3YcgUi1
In light of the #SCOTUS decision on affirmative action, uAspire remains committed to breaking down barriers to higher education. We're ready to collaborate with the Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to implement the ACARE report's recommendations and advance equity in education. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g28ZemTr
Today, Femi Stoltz, uAspire Massachusetts Policy Director, joined the Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's press conference to spotlight key recommendations for advancing equity in higher education. 'Students of color, first-generation students, and those from low-to-moderate income backgrounds often face added barriers in the college and financial aid process. Strengthening collaboration between the Commonwealth and community organizations will streamline these steps, making the transition much easier for prospective students,' said Stoltz. 🔗Read more: https://bit.ly/3BNXybu
📣 Thank you, CCAN, for having us at the Statewide FAFSA Training yesterday! We were thrilled to participate alongside Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Program and connect with dedicated counselors committed to supporting Connecticut students. Shout out to our collaborators: Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, CHESLA- Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority, #CAPFAA, and Connecticut State Department of Education.
📢 Our VP of Knowledge, Brendan Williams, shares insights on college affordability in Vox: "Parents and their children should be on the same page about how much money each party has available to pay for college." 👉 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4dghP6B
We had an amazing time at #NCAN2024! Grateful for the opportunity to network and learn from dedicated professionals in college access and attainment. Thanks to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN), our attendees, and partners for your support! 🎉
Vice President, Research | Director of the Pell Institute | Council for Opportunity in Education
2moIt was great seeing you at SFARN; I’m so glad you and Jonathan were able to share your work! I look forward to seeing how your findings continue to help us think about ways to approach #BetterFASFA.