| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.11 |
| Liaison | Natalie Sobrinski |
| Submission Date | June 25, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Muhlenberg College
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Robin
Riley-Casey Director of Multicultural Life Student Life |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
Muhlenberg College has policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low income students.
Programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education
A pilot program was created this year involving 10 students from low-income backgrounds. These students were given a guide for success at college, as well as follow ups to any questions they may have. A complete list of the resources available to them here at Muhlenberg was also given to allow a full view of their opportunities here at the college.
Programs to guide parents for low-income students through the higher education
3 days before regular student orientation a special orientation is set up specific for low-income background students. These students are encouraged to come with their parents for a pre-orientation that is voluntary to receive a private guide to the resources available to them at the college. Parents also receive brochures to let them know the opportunities available for them and their kids at the college.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
Muhlenberg College has policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low income students.
Programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education
A pilot program was created this year involving 10 students from low-income backgrounds. These students were given a guide for success at college, as well as follow ups to any questions they may have. A complete list of the resources available to them here at Muhlenberg was also given to allow a full view of their opportunities here at the college.
Programs to guide parents for low-income students through the higher education
3 days before regular student orientation a special orientation is set up specific for low-income background students. These students are encouraged to come with their parents for a pre-orientation that is voluntary to receive a private guide to the resources available to them at the college. Parents also receive brochures to let them know the opportunities available for them and their kids at the college.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
Muhlenberg College provides financial aid to low-income students.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
Muhlenberg College has policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low income students.
Programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education
A pilot program was created this year involving 10 students from low-income backgrounds. These students were given a guide for success at college, as well as follow ups to any questions they may have. A complete list of the resources available to them here at Muhlenberg was also given to allow a full view of their opportunities here at the college.
Programs to guide parents for low-income students through the higher education
3 days before regular student orientation a special orientation is set up specific for low-income background students. These students are encouraged to come with their parents for a pre-orientation that is voluntary to receive a private guide to the resources available to them at the college. Parents also receive brochures to let them know the opportunities available for them and their kids at the college.
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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