African and diaspora students play an essential role in the U.S. higher education landscape. Analyzing their enrollment patterns, financial aid options, and evolving policies is critical for promoting equitable access and success. This report offers an in-depth overview of current enrollment trends and financial aid mechanisms, anticipating developments for the 2025 academic year.

The Tukole Graduation Tracker Tool is designed to support international and diaspora students in bachelor degree programs across the USA. This innovative tool offers personalized academic tracking, course scheduling assistance, milestone setting, and timely alerts. By integrating essential support services and providing regular progress reports, the Graduation Tracker ensures students stay on track for graduation, helping them navigate their academic journey successfully, reduce student loan debt and achieve their educational goals.

The Tukole Reading Program is a summer long adventure designed to inspire children and young adults aged 10-18 to discover the joy of reading. From June 1st to August 31st, participants will enjoy curated book lists, weekly themed activities, virtual story time, book clubs, author visits, and exciting rewards. Ignite your child's passion for reading and enhance their literacy skills in a fun, community-driven environment with the Tukole Reading Program.

TUKOLE through its international and diaspora student office wishes to help bridge the gap between the educational needs and financial constraints of the students in our community. The summer jobs program is an initiative to advance the student’s economic and career prospects while reducing the financial burden.

Supporting migrant workers is not just about providing immediate aid; it's about investing in the long-term wellbeing of the global society, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their journey, has the opportunity to live with dignity and purpose.

Opening a Trade office by the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce is a pivotal moment for US-Tanzania relations, and the Tukole Foundation’s Business Network is ideally placed to leverage this opportunity to enhance its members' business prospects and contribute to the sustainable development of the East African community in the US.

The diaspora economy refers to the economic activities and networks formed by diaspora communities, who leverage their connections, resources, and knowledge from their current countries of residence to influence and engage with their countries of origin. This economy encompasses investments, remittances, entrepreneurship, and collaborative projects that not only generate wealth but also foster development and strengthen cultural and economic ties between the diaspora and their home nations.

The 2024-25 FAFSA process introduces significant changes designed to simplify the application and expand access to federal student aid. Key updates include a streamlined form reduced from 108 to 36 questions, expanded Pell Grant eligibility for low-income students, and changes in income reporting rules. Additionally, the student aid index can now be negative, providing more accurate assessments of financial need. The form will be available by December 31, 2023, instead of October 1.