| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.59 |
| Liaison | Victor Udo |
| Submission Date | Sept. 23, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bucknell University
PA-7: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.42 / 4.00 |
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Part 1
Support for Low-Income Students
Yes
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A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
At Bucknell, we welcome financial aid applications from any students who apply for admission, but we do not have specific financial aid funding for students who come from low-income families. We do spend time working with the students, parents and guidance counselors to educate them on our financial aid process, let them know what aid is available for those who qualify, and what they have to do in order to apply. We try to give them as much information as possible and advise them that we are here if they have further questions or need guidance during the application process.
None
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
This year we have worked to create an initiative to address the issues of food insecurity. We have created B-EATS Food Pantry to provide support for students who have exhausted their meal plans and are in need of resources. Work continues to think about other strategies to support students around issues of food insecurity.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide and prepare students and families from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
The Inclusive Excellence Series https://www.bucknell.edu/Documents/Diversity/InclusiveExcellence-Faculty.pdf
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A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
none
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Associate Dean of Admissions & Director of Partnerships works with various partner programs from Posse Program, Schuler Scholars, YES Prep and other community based organizations and high schools to make connections with a diverse group of students. Admission Officers visit additional community based organizations and high schools that serve low-income students.
A brief description of the institution’s other policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
None
Support for Non-Traditional Students
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
None
A brief description of the institution’s on-site child care facility, partnership with a local facility, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
None
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
The Bucknell Community College Scholars program is for high-achieving, low- to moderate-income community college students who want to earn their associate's degree ... and then take their education further. Bucknell partners with five community colleges on this program.
https://www.bucknell.edu/CommunityCollegeScholars
Part 2
Yes
The percentage of entering students that are low-income (0-100):
9.50
The graduation/success rate for low-income students (0-100):
85.10
On average, the percentage of need that was met for students who were awarded any need-based aid (e.g. as reported to the U.S. Common Data Set initiative, item H2) (0-100):
92
The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt or for whom no out-of-pocket tuition is required (i.e. the percentage of graduates who have not taken out interest-bearing loans) (0-100):
55
Optional Fields
9.50
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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