Rather there are myriad ways students can make the most of undergraduate study based on their majors, living situations, strengths, prior experiences, use of resources, and campus involvement. Each of…
Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.August 16, 2023
College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…
ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023
The key is to communicate those values to admissions offices. Your student having strong grades is something to be proud of, but it’s not enough on its own to stand…
ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023
For parents of historically underserved communities, like Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), preparing a rising college student can be even more complicated. A recent surge in hate incidents against…
ScholarShare 529July 25, 2023
According to the US Department of Education, between 2000 and 2015, the college-going rate among Hispanic high school graduates grew from 22 to 37%. And between 2016 and 2017, the…
ScholarShare 529July 23, 2023
According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, students who identify as LGBTQ+ comprise an estimated 10% of the college population—that’s more than 2.5 million students. More and more parents and…
ScholarShare 529July 23, 2023
FG parents and family members are one of our most valuable and important resources for their student’s success. Previous assumptions questioned if FG parents could provide guidance and support for…
Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.July 16, 2023
I didn’t know how to navigate college – including the acronyms, financial aid, registration, and more. I remember signing paperwork and mailing it back to campus to enroll and arrange…
Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.April 2, 2023
Students’ sense of belonging has also been linked to academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. In fact, students who report a sense of belonging at the end of their first…
Courtney Stevenson, MAApril 2, 2023
As powerful as this affirmation sounds, however, we must pause for a moment to consider—is this merely a great sounding statement, or do underrepresented students authentically own and take to…
Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.April 1, 2023
In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…
Marla Franco, Ph.D.November 27, 2022
