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September is College Savings Month! College Savings Accounts (CSAs) give young people and their caregivers the confidence that they can afford at least some of the expenses. CSAs also give kids hope that college is possible. Studies show that low-income children with small amounts of college savings are 3x more likely to go to college and 4x more likely to graduate. This College Savings Month, let's unite our schools, businesses, banks, #funders, community organizations, and more to show young people that we support their educational goals and dreams. Explore AFN's resources: https://loom.ly/rYeH6bA #ChildrensSavingsAccounts2021 #CollegeSavingsMonth

While the sticker price for some private, nonprofit universities has ballooned to as much as $100,000, the average net price (after institutional grant aid is deducted from the sticker price) has actually dropped in recent years and is now around $16,000. For public colleges, the average net price has also been dropping and is now just under $2,500.

We are excited to share details about the completed Phase I of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment application process. A total of 32 select organizations have been notified they are advancing to Phase II – the next step toward participating in the Initiative that will ultimately provide $1.5 million endowments to 10 youth-serving organizations. 🔹 Phase I Recap: A total of 104 organizations applied for the first phase, with 79 meeting eligibility criteria across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. These organizations average 33 years in operation and have an annual revenue of $1.9M. 🔹 Consensus-Based Decision-Making: The Selection Committee, alongside 44 youth from across the region, used a collaborative scoring process. After thoughtful discussion, 32 organizations have been invited to advance to Phase II. 🔹 Next Steps: Phase II opens on October 1, and by mid-December, the 10 final organizations will be selected to receive the endowments. Stay tuned for more updates! For a complete list of organizations advancing, as well as information about the Initiative, application process, and Selection Committee, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gR7nMm-b

As we prepare to dive into Giving Red and Blue Day tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, we hope to remind you once again of the collective impact we can have when united under one cause. Join us this Giving Red and Blue Day and take advantage of the chance to have your contribution matched dollar for dollar (up to $50,000) as part of our Giving Red and Blue Day $1 Million Challenge. Click the link below to invest in undergraduate student life and learning through The Penn Fund. https://lnkd.in/gK4SkKC

As a first-generation college graduate with three degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder, I've experienced firsthand the transformative power of an education at the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). This Buffs All In Giving Day, I invite you to join me in creating a future where every student can thrive, innovate and lead. CEAS giving opportunities (bit.ly/3I1EE0D) are centered around empowering the next generation: Fostering Excellence and Innovation: With funds like the CEAS Dean's Fund and various department excellence funds, we aim to elevate our academic and research capabilities to new heights. Breaking Barriers: Through scholarships such as the Lattice Scholarship Fund for first-generation students and the Society of Women Engineers, we're committed to making engineering accessible to all. Cultivating Leadership and Diversity: The BOLD Center Excellence Fund embodies our mission to create a diverse, inclusive community where every student has a sense of belonging. Each contribution, big or small, fuels our journey towards a more inclusive, innovative and impactful future in engineering. Together, we can build a legacy of opportunity and success for Buffs yet to come. Let’s be all in, together. Your gift today is an investment in tomorrow’s leaders. #SkoBuffs #BuffsAllIn #CUEngineering #FutureLeaders #Innovation #DiversityInSTEM #CUBoulderAlumni #ForeverBuffs

Over the past year staff, students and donors University of York got together to understand how we can truly be a University of Opportunity that does not accept any gaps in access, success, award or progression. The University of Opportunity Fund is one of our answers. Providing financial support where it is most needed when it is most needed to all students regardless of their circumstances. Life is unpredictable and we want to do all we can to help every student to overcome the barriers and challenges, often unseen, that prevent them from succeeding. https://lnkd.in/ehkrw4zF opportunity/university-of-opportunity/

🎯Top US universities like Georgetown, Stanford and Yale have agreed to pay $166 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of illegally favoring wealthy students. 🎯The class action lawsuit said schools conspired with each other to use unfair admissions practices that favored wealthy, privileged applicants. 🎯The plaintiffs argued schools favored students whose families could afford sizeable donations and give preferential treatment to the children of alumni. 🎯As part of the settlement, the universities did not acknowledge any wrongdoing but agreed to make admissions practices more transparent. 🎯Over 170,000 students who applied to these universities will be eligible for payouts from the settlement fund. 🎯The settlement aims to increase opportunities for disadvantaged applicants through revised admissions processes, scholarships, and recruiting.

Navigating the financial challenges of higher education can be tough for families. EALgreen steps in to ease this burden, transforming surplus inventories into scholarships. This initiative opens the door to higher education for young people, allowing them to pursue their dreams without the weight of financial constraints. We believe every young person should have the opportunity to pursue higher education without financial barriers. That's why we turn surplus inventories into scholarships, providing essential support to families in their educational journey. Dive into our mission at https://ealgreen.org and become a catalyst for change. Together, we can build a brighter, more sustainable future for all. #fundingfutures #education #sustainability #donation #scholarships #college #students #circulareconomy

"Building an education fund is building a legacy of knowledge." As parents, we all wish to leave behind a meaningful legacy for our children. One of the most impactful ways to do this is by investing in their education. An education fund not only supports your child's academic journey but also ensures that your legacy of knowledge and wisdom lives on for generations to come. Click the link to set up a FREE EDUCATION FUND CONSULTATION: https://buff.ly/3z6ODR3 Start building your child's bright future today. #EducationFunding #LegacyOfKnowledge #InvestInEducation #FutureLeaders #SeanfulAdvice

Always fascinating to hear Scott Galloway, dubbed "Prof G", sharing insights on higher education. Today he did a deep dive into the college admissions business and Crimson Education. Scott made a number of insightful points: 1) investing in college admissions counseling has a hard economic return on investment for many families in systematically enhancing their child's future 2) his UCLA degree played a crucial role in his outlier success as an entrepreneur 3) as a parent, he understands the complexity of the admissions process and despite his deep academic experience, position as a Professor at NYU and first hand experience, he sees the need for college admissions guidance to get the best results 4) legacy admissions is on the decline and universities like Stanford cranking down on legacy and donations will enhance the need to compete meritocratically for all candidates, not just the vast majority of them creating further equity in the admissions process. Thanks Scott for your insights into the intersection of economics, higher education and college admissions!