Question 1

What struggles do Hispanic students face in college?

Accepted Answer

First, there is a lack of Hispanic mentors to guide students through their education journey, as only 4.7% of full-time professors are Hispanic even though 19.8% of undergraduates are Hispanic. This discrepancy results from the disproportionate amount of white professors, who account for 73.2% of full-time professors, despite the fact that only 52% of undergraduate students are white.
Furthermore, today there are many undocumented Hispanic college students in need of assistance. It is estimated that there are currently more than 450,000 undocumented immigrants enrolled in colleges and universities. Of these undocumented students, 46% are Hispanic or Latinx, and 65% of DACA-eligible students are Latinx.

Question 2

Is there a wage gap for Hispanic workers?

Accepted Answer

There is still a significant wage gap between white and Hispanic workers, with Hispanic men who work full time making 14.9% less per hour than white men in 2016. This gap is partially due to the differences in college attainment rates, with around 40% of white men holding college degrees as compared to 16.4% of Hispanic men.

Question 3

Who qualifies for Hispanic scholarships?

Accepted Answer

There are many scholarships available for Hispanic high school students to prepare for college and for Hispanic college students to prepare for professional life to help lessen their student loan debt. The CareerVillage.org Scholarship, for example, is open to a student who attends a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). You can find even more exclusive scholarships on Bold.org!

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