Title: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students | BestColleges
Headings: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
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Content: Persistent educational challenges continue to affect the Hispanic community, however. Many college-bound Hispanic men and women come from low-income families, and tuition rates for in-state students at public universities rose 242% between 1998 and 2019. Consequently, many of these students are forced to take out student loans to afford their degree. These loans often carry steep monthly minimum payments and interest rates that can affect borrowers for decades. Unique Challenges
The Pew Charitable Trusts shows that 30% of Hispanic households with some college or an associate degree have outstanding student debt. That figure rises to 42% among Hispanic households with a bachelor's degree or higher. Additionally, the median income of Hispanic households is $47,675, which is significantly lower than the average household income of $59,039. Additionally, 52% of Hispanic students complete their education at a two-year community or technical college, according to the American Association of Community Colleges. These programs tend to be significantly less expensive than four-year programs, but they are also less likely to help students secure meaningful employment after graduation. As of 2017, only 18.5% of Hispanics ages 25-29 held a bachelor's degree in any subject.