Our Goal is to promote success amongst our participants. Education is a large component of this success. In 2007, attending college is a possibility for everyone, but the information is not wide-spread.
- In 1996, 44 percent of white high school graduates ages 18 to 24 were enrolled in college, compared with 35.9 percent of blacks and 35 percent of Hispanics.
While the percentage of students of color attending institutions of higher education has increased, the gains differed by race and ethnicity.
- Between 1991 and 1996, Hispanic students led the enrollment increases, posting a 3.3 percent gain. Other ethnic minority students also experienced increases: Asian Americans at 29.3 percent, American Indians at 17.3 percent, and African Americans at 12.3 percent during the same time period.
Diversity Works: The Emerging Picture of How Students Benefit by Daryl G. Smith, et. al., and published by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in 1997. This studies presents important research on the need for minority involvement in college settings. Some of his findings are listed below:
Diversity initiatives positively affect both minority and majority students on campus. Significantly, diversity initiatives have an impact not only on student attitudes and feelings toward intergroup relations on campus, but also on institutional satisfaction, involvement, and academic growth.
Growing evidence shows that involvement in specialized student groups, such as ethnic residential theme houses, support centers, and academic departments, benefits students of color and others. Indeed, these activities appear to contribute to increased satisfaction and retention, despite prodigious commentary of their negative effect on the development of community on campus.
In keeping with our goals, we will update our site with the lastest information on college prep services and ''Free Money'' resources for College. Here are a few of the tuition assistance programs available:
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
These grants of $100 to $4,000 are available to all students in financial need.
Institutional grants
These grants are provided to students who still need money for tuition after they have received federal and state financial aid.
State grants
Most states have some kind of free-money program for financially needy students.
A few Texas State Grants
Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG) - Based on financial need
Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG) - Based on financial need
Towards Ecellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program - Must graduate from a high school in Texas
Educational Aide Exemption - College students who want to enter the teaching field
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (LEAP) - Based on financial need
If you would like more information on any of these grant programs, please contact us at info@bayoucityshowtime.com. Please include your name and telephone number.
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