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 […]
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Listen to the podcast I am super excited to announce the HBCU Lifestyle podcast is here. I am a big fan of podcasts and finally decided to create a one myself. The goal of this podcast is to assist students, parents, mentors and guidance counselors in the areas of college admissions, college life, and financial
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Preparing for college or a career school may seem overwhelming if you are in need of financial aid. But don’t fear: the U.S. Department of Education’s Office on Federal Student Aid can help you acquire the funding you need for your education. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office on Federal Student Aid is the largest
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Not everybody can afford a college education. There are those who excel in academics in high school but the lack of finances hinders them to pursue a lucrative degree from a reputable institution. But there’s still hope for those who want to finish college but don’t have the money to pay for tuition and other
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Jameelah Ra’oof, a first generation college graduate and author learned through trial and error how to financially survive her college years. She has volunteered, interned, and worked every type of minimum wage job to put herself through college. Teaching herself how to manage money and minimize debt. With an unwillingness to give up on her
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The costs are accrued from going to college or university has increased hugely over the last ten years, with rises in tuition fees and also a rising cost in the standard of living. Students who plan to study at college will need to plan very carefully and astutely if they are avoid excessive debts. Before
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When you are in college, money can be tight and everyone knows that. Even if you got a lot of financial aid to help you cover your educational costs or you took out loans, you will still need to have some extra spending money. Things come up that you have to pay for. There are
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Commentary by: Richard Gibson, Jr. Can HBCUs Help Change the Political Landscape in 2012? Yes they can! The 2012 election cycle is critically important for HBCUs and all that is associated with the same institutions…students, faculty, administrators, alumni. All parties therein must step up their participation in the political game in 2012. There are political
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