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DCPS Persists and Beam

Providing access to emergency funding and retention grants to over 700 DCPS graduates with support from DC Public Education Fund
September 23, 2022
Community
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Webinar Recap: Strategies For Emergency Aid Distribution

Emergency aid has become a core part of many institutions’ strategies to address student basic needs insecurity, boost retention, and enhance student success.
August 30, 2021
Education
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Why student basic needs supports go underutilized

When basic needs supports go underutilized by students, it's a sign that something deeper is going on.
November 3, 2021
Education
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What are Need-Based Scholarships and Why Are They Important?

Scholarship-granting organizations often face challenges in deciding how best to administrate their funds for maximum impact. Differentiating between need-based and merit-based scholarships is an important starting point.
April 25, 2022
Education
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Understanding the Types of Emergency Financial Aid

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought conversations about emergency financial aid to the front page of news outlets, and new legislation passed during the pandemic has created more opportunities for the federal government and universities to help students.
December 13, 2021
Education
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Ways to Support Students Through Natural Disasters

Natural disasters cause unplanned displacement and disruption on college students. Learn ways to support student basic needs during these times.
November 3, 2021
Education
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Western Governors University helps keep students enrolled

Distributing emergency aid funds quickly and equitably
June 9, 2021
Education
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Colleges Should Provide Year-Round Housing

Colleges and universities have a prime opportunity to address student housing insecurity and support homeless students.
March 7, 2022
Education
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“I wanted to thank you for the emergency funds I received. I was able to get my dryer and shower fixed. I also paid my electric and water bill. I bought food and water. I thought it would be nice to thank all of you at Beam, formerly Edquity, for your hard work and compassion in these trying times.”

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