; Whereas many Latino students are not adequately prepared or well-positioned to take full advantage of financial aid opportunities to attend an institution of higher education; Whereas the National Center for Education Statistics reports that 70 percent of Latino students have unmet financial needs, the highest of any demographic and such challenges are particularly significant for first generation college students in Latino families, making it far more difficult for them to pursue STEM education and careers; Whereas the growth of well-paying STEM jobs is expected to outpace non-STEM jobs at 10.8 percent, as opposed to 4.9 percent in non-STEM sectors through 2031, making STEM fields even more attractive for Latino students and young adults and increasing the need for new strategies to facilitate their entrance; and Whereas greater investment in the Latino community will generate more individuals eager to pursue STEM jobs and will greatly increase the domestic high-skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it