Michael Jackson Scholarship Fund at UNCF Reminds of His Generosity
It’s been a week since the shockwave of Michael Jackson’s passing has rippled through the world. Thankfully for even the smallest fans, Jackson’s legacy lives on through his incredible music. While...
View Article5 Back to School Tips for Adults
If you’re one of the many adult Americans heading back in to the classroom, we want to help arm you with information you need to make that a successful transition. The Today Show recently featured Kim...
View ArticleCollege Tuition on the Rise
If you have been in college for a few years, I’m sure you have noticed that tuition keeps getting just a little bit more expensive every year. I know I sure have noticed it. It seems like colleges keep...
View ArticleGetting Ready for the 2010 FAFSA
Another spring semester is about to start. We are half-way through the school year, which means we are half-way to summer break. It also means that it is almost time to start filling out those FAFSA...
View ArticleStudy Answers Who Are Today’s First-Year College Students
The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA attempted to answer the question – Who are today’s first-year college students? The institute surveyed 220,000 first-year students who graduated from...
View ArticleFAFSA Must-Haves for Applying for Student Loans
Most students cringe when it comes time to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known by its dreaded acronym, FAFSA. Some students even avoid the whole situation by simply...
View Article2011-2012 FAFSA Now Available
When preparing to go to college, one thing can help you more than anything else – get started early. If you think you might want to go to college or are sure of it, you should get the process started...
View ArticleFAFSA Updates to Streamline User Experience
It’s FAFSA season again! Time to get those applications completed and submit them for review. Every student requesting Federal financial aid must fill out a new FAFSA (free application for federal...
View ArticleHigh School Senior College Checklist
As an upcoming high school senior, you may be thinking ahead to college. There are a lot of different things to do and dates to have on your calendar. For those that plan to continue their education...
View ArticleIt’s Almost Time to Submit Your FAFSA for the 2012-2013 School Year
If you are one of the many college students who needs help paying for college, there’s an important date in your near future: March 1, 2012. Why is this date important? Well, if you want to receive...
View ArticleFederal Minimum Wage Increase is Good News for Students
If President Obama‘s plan to raise minimum wage goes through, plenty of people will benefit. One group in particular may see a direct benefit, but they probably aren’t the first group of people thought...
View ArticleThe U.S. Department of Education Should Think Before It Tweets
This week the U.S. Department of Education gave us an excellent example of what NOT to tweet out to the many college students who will be hoping for student aid this school year. It also showed it’s...
View ArticleFAFSA Error Affects Thousands of Students’ Financial Aid
If your financial aid package for the upcoming school year seems off, you may want to have it checked. An error on the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, made some...
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