Topic: First Generation Students

Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

June 11, 2024 by EdTrust

Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).

Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers

February 23, 2024 by EdTrust

Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).

How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban

article-cropped November 17, 2023 by Jaime Ramirez-Mendoza

Here are some recommendations on how colleges can better support undocumented students in the wake of the affirmative action ban and remove barriers that often deter these students from obtaining a postsecondary degree.

Policy and Mindsets Must Change to Truly Prepare Students for College & Career Success

article-cropped October 18, 2023 by EdTrust

When I look out at my classroom, I reflect on my last eight years as a teacher. I think of all of the faces, lessons, heart to hearts, and the…

An Undocumented Student’s Uphill Road to College and Career Success

article-cropped June 14, 2023 by Alexa Maqueo Toledo

As a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because my state prohibits undocumented students from accessing it. Never mind that…

The Importance of Equitable and Adequate School Funding for English Learners

article-cropped May 12, 2023 by Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos

I have been involved in the topic of school funding with an emphasis on English learners since my doctoral dissertation. I was fortunate to be trained by Dr. Ruben Espinosa,…

Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive

article-cropped April 19, 2023 by Ali Procopio

Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…

Raising the Bar for Students Through Multilingual Education

article-cropped April 17, 2023 by Oscar Jimenez-Castellanos, Ofelia Garcia, Eugene Garcia

The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently laid out his three education priorities for the year: Promote academic excellence Improve conditions for learning for all students and Prepare all…

Fugees Family: Offering Education Opportunities for Immigrant and Refugee Students

article-cropped April 10, 2023 by Manny Zapata

Mauwa is a seventh-grade student at Teranga Academy, a school district partnership between Fugees Family and Bowling Green Independent Schools in Kentucky, where immigrant and refugee teens are provided up…