As you work to complete your college education, the responsibilities of adulthood begin to set in. The thousands of dollars borrowed for tuition loom on the horizon and the day of your first due payment rapidly approaches. The average borrower in the college class of 2013 is likely to carry more than $35,200 in student […]
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It seems as though all we hear about college is the rising tuition rates. While this may be true many HBCU are ever working towards making college more affordable. With the in-state low cost tuition many HBCU’s provides paying for college still can become a struggle for many. This is where the rubber meets the
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When their children finally start to attend college, parents may utilize their college savings plan, which handles a significant portion of the students’ college expenses. These plans typically come with tax credits. As such, there are about ten steps that parents may follow to utilize their children’s college saving plan funds. 1. Review the due
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There are a lot of scams that promise to get you the money you need for your college education, only and take money from you. Here are tips to avoid them.
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We just re-watched an old favorite film: Drumline (2002), starring Nick Cannon as Devon Miles. In the movie, Devon wins a band scholarship to a fictional HBCU – Atlanta A&T University. Though his freshman year is bumpy, Devon notes that he wouldn’t even be attending college if he hadn’t been recruited by the band director
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Listen to the podcast Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2013 I share tips for college students to get back on a schedule after winter break. In the featured section of the podcast I am joined by fellow HBCU advocate Michelle Janaye. Michelle was born to be journalist. She fell in love with
Listen to the podcast In episode 3, I share some year-end goals, and my theme for the month to help stay motivated and inspired. I also share tips from our blog to help students find scholarships for college and provide some care package ideas for parents. In the featured section of the podcast I am
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There are two kinds of disabilities — physical disabilities and learning disabilities. The great news is that regardless of the type of disability you have, there is probably a scholarship or a grant program for it. The bad news is that you have to look around. You have to put in much effort and time
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