The Hispanic population in Tulsa County is on the rise, as more than 85,000 people (about 13%) in the county identify as Hispanic or Latino. Of these, the majority (10.2%) hail from Mexican heritage, while 0.7% and 0.3% come from Puerto Rican and Cuban backgrounds, respectively (American Community Survey, 2018). The HAF mission is deeply committed to eliminating financial barriers to education. In fact, close to 90% of the organization's annual budget is specifically allotted for education-related scholarships.

This population surge has brought about an increase in Hispanic student numbers. Over the next seven years, Hispanic students will enroll in grades 9 to 12 at a rate outpacing all other ethnic groups. Higher graduation rates have also boosted matriculation rates into college. Many Hispanic students come from lower-income, first-generation families, and thus face financial obstacles that may hinder their post-secondary educational opportunities (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities Legislative Report, April 2020).

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At the forefront of the HAF mission is education.

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