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Title: College Affordability: Insights and Solutions from Texas Students and Postsecondary Leaders
Language: English
Authors: Lily Cuellarsola, Madelyn Lucas, Deborah A. Santiago, Excelencia in Education
Source: Excelencia in Education. 2025.
Availability: Excelencia in Education. 1156 15th Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-7350; e-mail: contact@edexcelencia.org; Web site: http://www.EdExcelencia.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 40
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Costs, Hispanic American Students, Paying for College, College Students, Minority Serving Institutions, Student Financial Aid, Student Needs, Administrators, College Presidents, Academic Advising, Student Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, State Policy, Federal Aid, Grants, State Aid, Student Loan Programs, Housing, Food, Transportation, Emergency Programs, Student Employment, Scholarships, Military Service, Federal Legislation, Veterans, College Applicants
Geographic Terms: Texas
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Pell Grant Program, G I Bill
Abstract: More Latino students are attending college than ever before, bringing urgency to remove financial barriers that stand in the way of their academic goals and the promise of the American Dream. As the fastest-growing group within the national and postsecondary population, Latinos are vital to our nation's prosperity and progress. Seal of "Excelencia" certified institutions are leading the way--intentionally serving Latino students through leadership, data, and practice that supports both academic success and financial access. Developed by "Excelencia" in Education, the Seal of "Excelencia" is a national certification for institutions that go beyond enrollment committed to transforming to intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. This brief highlights Texas-based affordability strategies, drawing from a study of nine Seal-certified four-year institutions. Along with a review of recent state financial aid policies, interviews with students and administrators at institutions resulted in four areas of focus with challenges and solutions that can inform the field: (1) paying for college; (2) navigating support systems; (3) addressing basic needs; and (4) applying for financial aid. The brief concludes with strategies and practices that institutions can implement to increase access to a quality college education and financially support Latino, and all, students. [Funding for this publication was provided by the Hector and Gloria López Foundation.]
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