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Sandra Lilley // Feb. 8, 2013 // 5:31 PM

A new report finds that modestly-funded small programs in colleges across the country can help Latinos gain access to college. More



Nadine Natour // Jan. 22, 2013 // 5:22 PM

States are increasingly taking action on their own when it comes to benefits for college-bound undocumented students. More



Rick Dalton // Nov. 6, 2012 // 8:00 AM

Many of America's children aren't worried about the cost of higher education because they can't even imagine attending college. More



Sandra Lilley // Mar. 2, 2012 // 5:28 PM

Shirley Giraldo helps her students choose classes, fill out applications, and visit colleges to show them what their future could look like. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 27, 2012 // 1:13 PM

For high school students, standardized test are required in order to apply to most American colleges and universities. More



Dana Chivvis // Jan. 19, 2012 // 12:58 PM

Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 3, 2012 // 2:47 PM

Con Mi Madre is a program that shows girls the possibility of college, and helps families obtain scholarships and fill out financial aid forms. More



Sandra Lilley // Jan. 3, 2012 // 1:59 PM

As high school seniors start applying to colleges, many Latino students – and their families – shy away from taking out loans to avoid debt. More



Ryann Blackshere // Jan. 3, 2012 // 10:00 AM

On Jan. 1, Oregon joined other states in providing a college tuition waiver to foster children over the age of 16. More



Patrick Supanc // Dec. 15, 2011 // 8:00 AM

Teenagers need to begin planning for college before high school begins to ensure they’re on track to succeed in their post-secondary educations. More



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