| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.98 |
| Liaison | Kevin Miller |
| Submission Date | Feb. 3, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goshen College
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.13 / 4.00 |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of any policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students:
Goshen College works very hard to earn students the greatest financial aid package for each semester that can be created to make education affordable. Last year, 99% of students were offered a financial aid package of an average of $19,470. The CIIE program offers scholarships to cohort students for their entire four year program at Goshen College. In addition the institution provides other need based scholarships and grants directed specifically towards students of lower income, to accompany the FAFSA. Once students have applied to the school, Goshen is quick to find programs that will integrate and prepare individuals for the college lifestyle. Available programs are Summer Academic Leadership Program (SALT) and other programs formerly under MAO.
A brief description of any programs to equip the institution’s faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
Goshen College has established the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning on its campus which is a highly respected office with the following task:
Our work is in research, curriculum development and educational access, with the ultimate goal of understanding students’ cultural contexts and how those contexts influence their educational experience. In many ways we serve as a knowledge base, providing recommendations and teaching (and learning) so that we can continue to transform the learning community into one that better supports student success.
We believe that intercultural transformation is necessary to consider education a success. That means students and educators interacting in new ways, which in turn gives them the skills, experience and confidence to transform whatever communities they join. We offer scholarships and grants and conduct research and seminars. We also support the development of the college’s domestic Study-Service Term program.
A brief description of any programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
The Center for Intercultural and International Education (CIIE) was the 2012 product of merging the Multiculutral Affairs Office with the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning (CITL). was established on our campus in 2006. We believe that education is part of the social system, and the Center for Intercultural Teaching and Learning (CITL) is addressing the educational needs and resources of Latino students in our community to build a successful future for all. CITL connects with the Latino population in our broader community, and we also engage students and educators on the Goshen College campus.
Our work is in research, curriculum development and educational access, with the ultimate goal of understanding students’ cultural contexts and how those contexts influence their educational experience. In many ways we serve as a knowledge base, providing recommendations and teaching (and learning) so that we can continue to transform the learning community into one that better supports student success.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
The CITL program provides scholarships to cohort students for their entire four year program at Goshen College. In addition the instituion provides other need based scholarships and grantw directed specifically toward students with higher levels of financial need as determined by the Federal FASFA formulas.
A brief description of any programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
See the graphic at http://citl.goshen.edu/admission/ for details of the educational access process administered by the CITL office.
A brief description of any targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
See the graphic at http://citl.goshen.edu/admission/ for details of the educational access process administered by the CITL office.
A brief description of other admissions policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
See descriptions of all Admission office policies and programs at http://www.goshen.edu/admission/.
A brief description of other financial aid policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
See descriptions of all Financial Aid policies and programs at http://www.goshen.edu/financialaid/.
A brief description of other policies and programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students not covered above:
Goshen College has a very diverse set of programs aimed at support of a wide variety of student populations, including minorities and international students. Several student clubs are geared specifically towards support of minority populations on our campus.
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to support non-traditional students?:
A brief description of any scholarships provided specifically for part-time students:
We do not have specific scholarships for part-time students, however, we do offer our institutional need-based aid to those students as we would students who are full time.
A brief description of any onsite child care facilities, partnerships with local facilities, and/or subsidies or financial support to help meet the child care needs of students:
Campus Center for Young Children (CCYC) is a child care facility that is sponsored by College Mennonite Church, Goshen College and Amity Corporation. Goshen College students can enroll their children at CCYC and a portion of their tuition is subsidized.
A brief description of other policies and programs to support non-traditional students:
Goshen College has recently expanded our offerings of evening classes geared specifically for non-traditional students, which offers a few programs at a reduced tuition. We have also recently renovated our commuter lounge, which is for commuter students and a good portion of those students are non-traditional.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (accessibility and affordability indicators)?:
Indicators that the institution is accessible and affordable to low-income students::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| The percentage of entering students that are low-income | 34 |
| The graduation/success rate for low-income students | 63 |
| The percentage of student financial need met, on average | 85 |
| The percentage of students graduating with no interest-bearing student loan debt | 31 |
The percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
The website URL where information about the institution's affordability and access programs is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.