Latinos and Higher Education Survey

Presentation

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Four Latino students in their graduation caps and gowns holding diaplomas.

This survey explores the aspirations and challenges faced by Latino college students as they navigate higher education.

Latino students view college as a crucial step toward achieving well-paying jobs and creating a better future for their families. However, many face significant barriers, such as food insecurity, the need to work while studying and difficulties with the FAFSA process. These challenges impact students across all types of institutions—two-year, four-year and private colleges—especially lower-income, LGBTQ+ and single-parent students.

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BSP Research

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Out-of-School Time Learning: Practice to Policy

Topic Brief

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This Practice to Policy brief, highlights the critical role of Out-of-School Time (OST) programs in supporting the Latino community, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latinos in U.S. History Lesson Plans

Curriculum

Latinos in U.S. History Lesson Plans

This curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of Latino and Latina experiences in the United States during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, focusing on immigration, civil rights and the contributions of prominent figures.

Federal TRIO Eligibility Sign-On Letter

Letter

Group of diverse Latino college students.

UnidosUS led a sign-on letter to the Department of Education supporting the expansion of Federal TRIO college preparatory programs to DREAMers/undocumented students.

A Community-Based Approach to Career Pathways Navigation

Position Paper

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Research has shown that early exposure to career options is crucial in developing learners’ interests and aspirations. However, many Black, Latino, and low-income learners lack access to high-quality opportunities to gain that exposure and to acquire the credentials necessary to be competitive in our nation’s economy.

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