Do Latino Boys See Bright Futures?: Latino/a Students’ Perceptions on College and Financial Aid Mari Luna De La Rosa, Ph.D.

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Do Latino Boys See Bright Futures?: Latino/a Students’ Perceptions on College and Financial Aid Mari Luna De La Rosa, Ph.D.

“That is, today we grapple with our need to thoroughly understand who we are-gifted human beings-and to believe in our gifts, talents, our worthiness and beauty, while having to survive with the constructs of a world antithetical to our intuition and knowledge regarding life’s meaning.” Ana Castillo, Massacre of the Dreamers, 1994

Description of High Schools 9 low-income high schools in the Los Angeles County area. Enrollment from 1,000 to 5,000 students. 12 th graders from 133 to 734. Teachers (both credentialed and uncredentialed) from 47 to College counselors at each school: 1. College preparation programs on each campus from 2 to 7.

Description of Latino/a Student Respondents N=3,032 46% are male. 54% are in the 11 th grade. 84% are 16 to 17 years old. 80% are U.S. citizens. 96% live with their parents. 40% receive mostly C grades. 57% first to go to college. 67% have parents with some high school education.

Latino Boys Plans after High School

Latina Girls Plans after High School

“If I Want to Go to College, I Want to Go Because….” (% Very Important)

“When I Think About Paying for College…” “When I Think About Paying for College…” (% who Strongly Agree to Agree)

“I Will Use Financial Aid Information to….” (% who Strongly Agree to Agree)

Policy Implications Culture of preparation at high schools shapes college aspiration. College and financial aid information framed to create college opportunity. Understand the needs of Latino families and their awareness of college opportunity and financial aid.

Contact Information Mari Luna De La Rosa, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate (213) Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis