WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS

WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS

President Obama’s North Star The Initiative‘s objectives are to increase educational opportunities, improve educational outcomes, and deliver a complete and competitive education for all Hispanics, from cradle to career. Key priorities - College Access and Postsecondary Completion

Future Workforce o Over the next decade, 8 in 10 new jobs will require some workforce training or postsecondary education o Currently, of the 30 fastest growing jobs in the US, half require at least a 4 -year degree o From 2002 to 2050, Latinos will account for 60% of nation’s population growth o 24% of the nation’s K-12 public school student body is Latino Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Hispanics in Higher Education 76% of Hispanic students graduate from high school 69% of Hispanic high school graduates immediately enrolling in college 15% of Hispanic adults hold Bachelor’s Degrees or higher “In today’s knowledge-based, globally competitive economy, a world-class education and some postsecondary schooling [are] essential. ” —U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, September 2013.

College Affordability Navigation of the system FINANCIAL BARRIERS College Enrollment College Selection College Success Career Pathways Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success

¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success (Guide) Planning for College Choosing the Right College Steps of Action e. g. enrolling in challenging courses College Scorecard Financial Aid Shopping Sheet College Navigator FAFSA 101 Financial Aid Information Deadlines Federal Aid Programs Grants, Work-Study, Federal student loans

¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success (Guide) Scholarships Lists and application guidance e. g. STEM fields Completing College On-campus resources Financial Resources for Undocumented Students Financial aid options, including scholarships Career Pathways STEM Teaching Careers

B R I G HT S PO T S Laredo Early College Boys 2 Men “I know how to study because they prepared me with the study skills I need. ” Dual credit/ H. S. redesign/counselor support Family engagement Mentoring program for black and Latino young men FAFSA completion, college access support and counseling Community service component Café College admissions assistance Financial Aid Guidance College Applications Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Opportunities Share Best Practices Share Success Stories Cultivate Partnerships Use and Share the Guide Start a college-going tradition and culture When one Latino graduates, their family graduates with them Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Contact Us Stay in Touch: www. ed. gov/Hispanic. Initiative Email: WHIEEH@ED. GOV Download ¡Gradúate! Guide Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics