Izamar Olaguez and Marcie Hronis founded National Higher Education Day in 2015. The primary goal of commemorating this day is to encourage students to continue their education by lowering the cost of college tuition for everyone. The United States' National Higher Education Day brings together thousands of students and academic institutions every year to raise public awareness of the importance of higher education.
The Higher Education Act was signed into law by the federal government in 1965. In order to help students who cannot afford their college fees, this act was signed to improve higher education programs at educational institutions in the United States.
Both the federal and national governments supported the Higher Education Act. A similar program was created by individual states to help students who want to attend college or university. National Higher Education Day aims to make higher education more accessible. Students can be encouraged and financially supported to enroll in undergraduate or graduate programs.
The celebration of National Higher Education Day kicks off a number of year-round activities. In addition to providing students with useful information on how to apply for scholarships, it also helps students prepare both mentally and financially for pursuing a degree in the United States.
Ways to Honor Higher Education Day
We’ve listed below few ways you can honor national higher education day:
1. Higher Education Awareness
To commemorate National Higher Education Day, use the hashtag #NationalHigherEducationDay to share stories about the advantages of a college education. In addition, you can post photos of your educational pursuits and future academic goals. You can talk about how your school, college, or university prepared you for your professional and personal endeavors.
2. Join an Online Community
Any social networking site, like Facebook, can be used to join an online community. Students who are enrolled in the same undergraduate or graduate degree program as you will be able to communicate with one another. With the help of such groups, students can share their knowledge, find paid or unpaid internships, and help each other find educational resources that are free or low cost.
3. Go for Educational Counseling
Talk to a trained professional if you're still unsure about your future academic plans. A professional counselor can assist you in developing an educational plan and selecting the right college and courses based on your interests, skills, and abilities.
