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 […]
Finding Ways to Pay for College – HBCU Style!
Finding ways to pay for college is a perpetual topic of interest to most college students and their families. When it comes to the latest information, tips and tricks for finding ways to pay for college, look no further. HBCU Lifestyle offer practical, up-to-date information to help you fund your black college experience.
Once upon a time, finding money for college was the purview of guidance counselors. Nowadays, scholarship information is available across the Internet – in fact, there’s so much it can be difficult to determine what you qualify for! HBCU Lifestyle eases the process, offering a library of scholarships tailored specifically to the HBCU student. We take it a step further too, connecting our readers with sweepstakes opportunities and other unique online college resources.
Finding money for college can be hard. HBCU Lifestyle makes it easy. Check back often for the latest on finding your pot of college funding gold.
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Understanding Student Debt: Deferment, Forbearance and Consolidation
A lot of people equate graduate school with a serious amount of debt. In most cases, it is worth it to go into debt for school. A college education can lead to higher paying jobs and a more fulfilling life. Unfortunately, college costs have skyrocketed in recent years, forcing most young people to obtain a […]
HBCU Teacher Scholarships Options for Education Majors
Students planning to attend Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs) and pursue teaching degrees have several options available for securing HBCU teacher scholarships. Many of these scholarships are made available through programs that are dedicated to assisting African American students specifically, though others are available to a student planning to earn their degree in education […]
HBCU Scholarships for Pursing a Higher Education
If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, you may want to increase your career prospects by continuing your education at the college level. As you consider your options for higher education, you may be interested in attending one of the historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). If so, it’s a good […]
How to Find Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
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 […]
Apply for the Educated Black Scholarship to Pay for College Expenses
Educatedblack.com has announced up to five scholarships for the fall 2012/Spring 2013 school year. Any African American student (future or current, grad or undergrad) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply. Scholarships may be used anytime throughout the year for reimbursement of tuition, book costs or reimbursement […]
4 Unique Ways to Find Scholarships for College
Top students usually find scholarships the easy way: they have them offered to them. This happens because guidance counselors have helped with the necessary paperwork, called a few connections and know the tricks of the trade. Still, even top students sometimes endure many challenges when it comes to finding scholarship money, which means students who […]
Financial Aid for Adults Seeking to Further Their Education
Age is never a hindrance to obtaining quality college education. As a matter of fact, there are many adults who are back to college to further their education despite their age. They are provided the same privileges as other regular students. They can enroll in various degrees and take advantage of financial aid offered by […]
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