Title: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students | BestColleges
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Content: What's more, less than half (47%) of these students were eligible to receive federal Pell Grants. Many educational experts agree that parents without a college background are unable to adequately prepare their children for the rigorous academics and the social pressures of institutionalized higher education. " Without family background in the college experience," the study notes, "these students may find it difficult to fully engage in college life, which can lead them to drop out and not complete a degree." English as a Second Language
Language barriers are another factor affecting postsecondary education rates of Hispanic students. Individuals with Hispanic or Latino/a origins made up 44% of all U.S. immigrants in 2018, according to data from the Migration Policy Institute. Additionally, the National Education Association notes that roughly 80% of the country's English Language Learners (ELLs) identify as Hispanic. Despite a widespread emphasis on English instruction in U.S. public schools, however, eighth grade ELL students continue to score well below the National Assessment of Educational Progress average reading score, and nearly 17% lower than their non-ELL counterparts. The lack of English speakers in the home is undoubtedly a major influence on this trend. Children of Migrant Workers
Another underrepresented group are the children of Hispanic migrant workers. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education's Migrant Education Program serves approximately 225,000 students between the ages of three and 21 — most of them Hispanic or Latino/a.