Diversity & Inclusion

Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

Explore scholarships for minority students and underrepresented communities. Find financial aid opportunities to help you pay for college.

Evan Thompson •October 6, 2021
College Resources For Students With ADHD

College Resources For Students With ADHD

Key Takeaways Students with ADHD can thrive in college with the right accommodations, support services, and structured programs. Reasonable accommodations may include extra test time, reduced course loads, notetaking help, or recorded lectures, but students must provide sufficient documentation and self-advocate to access them. Effective time management, using campus resources, building faculty relationships, and exploring …

ACO Staff Writers •October 6, 2021
What is an HBCU and Why are They Important?

What is an HBCU and Why are They Important?

HBCUs play a vital role in the Black community. Discover how HBCUs support students and hear from HBCU alumni about their experiences.

Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D. •October 6, 2021
A Guide to Visual Disabilities

A Guide to Visual Disabilities

How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students Succeed Obtaining a college education is no easy task, but for students with visual disabilities, the path to completing a degree program is lined with unique challenges and barriers. The following guide explores how vision loss and blindness impact the educational experience, what colleges are doing for visually disabled …

ACO Staff Writers •October 6, 2021
Women Of Color Ph.D. Programs

Women Of Color Ph.D. Programs

The following guide looks at the current educational landscape for women of color in doctoral programs, why their experience can be challenging and what colleges and universities can do to support them.

ACO Staff Writers •October 5, 2021
Guide To Paying For College For International Students

Guide To Paying For College For International Students

International students have a lot to consider while planning to pay for college. Find everything you need on scholarships, grants, and loans.

Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D. •October 1, 2021
Colleges That Support Student-Parenting

Colleges That Support Student-Parenting

Attending college as a student-parent can be challenging. Here, we outline helpful resources to make the process easier.

Kayla Soyer-Stein •September 28, 2021
Apps For Neurodivergent Students

Apps For Neurodivergent Students

Students Still Thrive While Facing Different Challenges In the late 1990s, autistic sociologist Judy Singer coined the term neurodiversity. It refers to variations in the human brain that impact mental functions like moods, socialization, learning, and attention span. Neurodiversity recognizes that neurological differences are not negative traits, but still acknowledges the reality of the challenges …

ACO Staff Writers •September 24, 2021
Guide to College Accommodations for Students With Disabilities

Guide to College Accommodations for Students With Disabilities

If you have a disability, learn how to request accommodations in college to get equal opportunities and support to thrive during your studies.

Evan Thompson •September 22, 2021