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Higher Ed Afghan Response

Colleges and universities can provide much-needed protection and support for Afghan newcomers. Supporting access to higher education is at the core of the higher education mission.

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November 7, 2023 No Comments

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AfghanFactsheet

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Adult Education, Child and Family Services

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Youth Education, Youth Mentorship

Higher Ed Afghan Response

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Colleges and universities can provide much-needed protection and support for Afghan newcomers. Supporting access to higher education is at the core of the higher education mission. In supporting and enrolling Afghan refugee students, U.S. colleges and universities can improve refugee integration outcomes, expand access to higher education for refugee students, capitalize on the many resources available […]

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Adult Education, Child and Family Services

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Youth Education, Youth Mentorship

Resources to Help Explain Refugee Eligibility for College Admissions

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Refugees resettled in the U.S. sometimes face unique challenges explaining their immigration status and eligibility to enroll in colleges and universities in the U.S.. These challenges include: gaps in their education history; transcripts in other languages; lack of financial means to take standardized tests; and identification documents that are new to admissions staff.  Here is […]

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Adult Education, Child and Family Services

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Youth Education, Youth Mentorship

Statuses & Eligibility for Financial Aid and In-State Tuition

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With the expanding use of a greater variety of immigration protections for displaced persons in the U.S. and emerging state legislation expanding access to in-state tuition for forcibly displaced students, it can be challenging for students and staff to understand what they are eligible for. This resource offers: A breakdown of statuses displaced students may […]

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Adult Education

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Higher Education

Transfer Process for Undocumented and Refugee Students: Models and Considerations for 2 & 4 Year Institutions

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This resource, developed by Presidents’ Alliance, is intended for community college and 4-year institutions’ staff, faculty, students and administrators. It is intended to provide tangible examples and resources that community colleges and 4-year institutions can adapt to create inclusive materials and programs and intentionally support the college and career success of undocumented and refugee students […]

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Adult Education, Immigration Legal Needs

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Higher Education

Helping Afghan Students Navigate the Visa Process

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With the increased number of Afghans who have fled their country of origin and are now seeking higher education opportunities in the United States, a broad array of campus stakeholders are eager to help them find paths to study, teach or conduct research. Drawing on lessons learned to date about what works and what doesn’t, […]

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