1. WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR HISPANICS

2. President Obama’s North Star   The Initiative‘s objectives are to increase educational opportunities, improve educational outcomes, and deliver a complete and competitive education for all Hispanics, from cradle to career.   Key priorities - College Access and Postsecondary Completion

3. Future Workforce o Over the next decade, 8 in 10 new jobs will require some workforce training or postsecondary education o Currently, of the 30 fastest growing jobs in the US, half require at least a 4-year degree o From 2002 to 2050, Latinos will account for 60% of nation’s population growth o 24% of the nation’s K-12 public school student body is Latino Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

4. Hispanics in Higher Education  76% of Hispanic students graduate from high school  69% of Hispanic high school graduates immediately enrolling in college  15% of Hispanic adults hold Bachelor’s Degrees or higher “In today’s knowledge-based, globally competitive economy, a world-class education and some postsecondary schooling [are] essential.” —U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, September 2013.

5. Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics College Affordability Navigation of the system College Selection Career Pathways FINANCIALBARRIERS College Success College Enrollment

6. ¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success

7. ¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success (Guide) Planning for College Steps of Action e.g. enrolling in challenging courses Choosing the Right College College Scorecard Financial Aid Shopping Sheet College Navigator FAFSA 101 Information Deadlines Financial Aid Federal Aid Programs Grants, Work-Study, Federal student loans

8. ¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success (Guide) Scholarships Lists and application guidance e.g. STEM fields Financial Resources for Undocumented Students Financial aid options, including scholarships Completing College On-campus resources Career Pathways STEM Teaching Careers

9. Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics BRIGHTSPOTS  Laredo Early College  “I know how to study because they prepared me with the study skills I need.”  Dual credit/ H.S. redesign/counselor support  Family engagement  Boys2Men  Mentoring program for black and Latino young men  FAFSA completion, college access support and counseling  Community service component  Café College  College admissions assistance  Financial Aid Guidance  College Applications

10. Opportunities  Share Best Practices  Share Success Stories  Cultivate Partnerships  Use and Share the Guide  Start a college-going tradition and culture  When one Latino graduates, their family graduates with them Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

11. Contact Us  Stay in Touch: www.ed.gov/HispanicInitiative www.ed.gov/HispanicInitiative  Email: WHIEEH@ED.GOV WHIEEH@ED.GOV  Download ¡Gradúate! Guide Guide Higher Education Subcommittee: President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics