| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Sharon
Nolan-Weiss Director Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
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:
SUNY University at Buffalo participates in the Educational Opportunity Program, which “provides an avenue for admission and means of support for talented students who have not reached their full academic potential due to barriers in their educational, economic, or personal background.”
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
SUNY University at Buffalo's Center for Academic Development Services (CADS - http://cads.buffalo.edu/) is focused on enhancing the UB experience in many ways. The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is one of many divisions of CADS. There are many services available through UB's EOP which are designed to assist students from low-income backgrounds through higher education.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
There are a variety of scholarships offered to UB students. Some are from the university itself, while others are from organizations at UB.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
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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