Each October, the federal government provides more than $150 billion in financial aid for college or career school. See our FAFSA application success tips.
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Each year the Tom Joyner Foundation selects one high school senior to receive one of their annual ‘Full Ride’ Tom Joyner Scholarship. Deadline Jan 18, 2018.
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If you’re wondering how to become an actuary you’re not alone. Unlike more familiar careers (to become a doctor you must go to medical school and complete a residency; to become a lawyer you must go to law school and pass the bar exam), the path toward a fulfilling career as an actuary isn’t as
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It’s that time of year – winter break is almost over and it’s time to kick off the spring semester. While it’s easy to get distracted and focus on the here-and-now, this is also the time to start planning how you’ll spend your time off during the summer. It can be tempting to slip back
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Many students choose their school based on location, cost and school reputation, but it’s important to remember that your degree is a stepping stone toward a fulfilling career. One often overlooked statistic is the average salary earned by graduates. While you might assume that a degree from the most expensive, selective or prestigious school will
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The Black College Expo will be back for its 15th year in 2014. This exciting expo will provide resources and information to prospective students, helping them to gain the information and confidence they need to achieve their educational goals. This expo is what is known as an “infotainment” fair … which simply means that it
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This year you can celebrate black colleges on the fun, festive Soul Train Cruise 2014, a unique opportunity to support your school while enjoying a festive seven day voyage. The Soul Train Cruise 2014 is part of the HBCU alumni program and in an effort to combine fun with function, the cruise will be donating
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Applying to college can get overwhelming and it’s not unusual to stop and as yourself: “What are colleges looking for?” While every college is different and every school and course of study looks for certain qualities in their applicants, there are also qualities that are desirable across the board. Those are the things that we
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