College Access, Admissions, and Graduation

This area will focus on highlighting the importance of closing the income gap in college access and graduation for low-income students. We’ll discuss the current issue impacting low-income students’ college persistence, as well as the opportunity barriers in determining and actualizing career paths.

Financial Aid

The financial aid component will look at the challenges that low-income, first-generation students and their families face in the admissions process and persisting in college. We’ll also look at the availability/structure of funding for students and how it may or may not assist in their college graduation goals. 

Mental Health/Wellness

The mental health/wellness focus of the CDI Learning Academy will highlight the mental health challenges that low-income, first-generation students face and how to better support them and find the appropriate resources.