Computer glitches in the U.S. Department of Education’s recently overhauled financial aid system have left many students unable to commit to a school. Jojo Henderson, a senior from Pittsburg, Texas, was stuck in limbo for months while waiting to learn what sort of financial aid he might get. “I’m frustrated because it’s just like, you […]
In the agricultural community of Immokalee, Florida, known for its large migrant worker population, a 40-year-old tutoring and mentoring program has made big strides in promoting higher education as a path to prosperity — and helping students prepare, apply and be able to afford college. Just before starting her freshman year at Immokalee High School, Jazmin […]