Dr. Monica Vela Phone Number: 312-996-4495 Dr. Monica Vela is the Director of the Hispanic Center of Excellence and a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Institution University of Illinois, Chicago
Dr. Daniela Gill Phone Number: 956-665-2296 Dr. Daniela Gill is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Institution University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Rosa Fonseca Rosa Fonseca is the Program Director for the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program at the University of North Texas. Institution University of North Texas
Latinos in Higher Education & Pell Grants Financial aid is critical to the access and success of Latinos in postsecondary education – 50% receive federal Pell grants to help pay for college. This factsheet provides a snapshot of Latinos and federal Pell grants.
The Reimagining Aid Design and Delivery (RADD) Consortium for the Reform of Federal Student Aid Grants and Work-Study The Reimagining Aid Design and Delivery (RADD) Consortium for the Reform of Federal Student Aid Grants and Work-Study: Our Agenda for Reform provides policy recommendations to the federal student aid and work-study programs that improve college access and support retention and completion for post-traditional students.
The Impact of Financial Aid on Student College Access and Success: The San Antonio Experience The Impact of Financial Aid on Student College Access and Success: The San Antonio Experience is co-authored by two community leaders, Noé C. Ortiz and Eyra A. Pérez. Commissioned by Excelencia in Education to inform - the San Antonio case demonstrates how a community can partner across different sectors and institutions to remove financial aid as a barrier for students to access postsecondary education.