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Repost: FAFSA Fails First Gen, Economically Limited and Minority Students

Mark Mains, Ph.D. (he/him) ·
(From Inside Higher Education) T he rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) has been, unequivocally, a mess. Inside Higher Ed has reported on every beat in the debacle , from the first signs of concern in 2022 to the lingering completion gap that threatens to undermine years of college-access progress. ... (link to rest of the article) . * Associated image was generated and vetted by the author using Microsoft CoPilot generative AI.
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Repost: I Needed Help! College Students Spill the Truth About their Experiences

Mark Mains, Ph.D. (he/him) ·
Advanced training and degrees are a goal of many First Generation students but they often need support in navigating requirements. The Cooperative Extension Service can support these youth as they transition into academic and workforce pathways. https://www.the74million.org/article/i-needed-help-students-spill-the-truth-about-college-experiences/ *Image created by Microsoft CoPilot
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(Repost) FirstGen Forward Releases New Fact Sheet on First Generation Student's Degree Attainment

Mark Mains, Ph.D. (he/him) ·
New findings show success gaps between first-generation students and their continuing-generation peers...(Link to Article) Many first generation students receive their first exposure to a University through their involvement in Cooperative Extension Service programs. How can CES support these individuals as they navigate the intimidating and confusing path from enrollment to graduation? Associated image created using Microsoft CoPilot Generative AI.
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