First Gen College Students / By Maham Ali
Many colleges and universities are struggling to meet the needs of shifting student demographics. As a first-generation college student,...
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Finding Scholarships / By Sarah Meerza
As a college student, money is already a huge stressor. Balancing stacks of Ramen Noodles under a computer desk is a sad reality one must...
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How to Start Saving FAST for COLLEGE / By Nia Robinson
As an incoming freshman, I realized that college students were not joking when they said college is expensive. According to Forbes, 1 out...
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ONE MILLION DEGREES: Increasing Opportunity for Chicago Students / By Serena Taylor
There are seven community colleges that serve in the City of Chicago. The schools offer opportunities for students from different...
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4 Easy Ways to Network Successfully in College / By Samantha Mallett
College is a time where students discover themselves and start to make connections with people that will last a lifetime through...
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Saving for College / By Aisha Dhorajiwala
A high school graduate usually earns eighty-four percent less than a person that has graduated from a four year college (College Atlas)....
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LAUNCHED / By Cameron Green
The 2006 movie Failure to Launch inspired my mother to push her children outside their normal orbit. As the youngest of three, going away...
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In-State vs Out-of-State Colleges / By Jazlynn Williams
"It’s a myth that you will [only] have a beneficial growth going away for college,” Marcia Boyd, financial advisor and director of...
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How to Make Applying for College More Affordable / By Colette Gordon
Many students consider the costs of tuition and fees for college, but most fail to think about the cost to apply. In 2015, the average...
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Traveling College Student / By Jasma Wheeler
Traveling in college allows you to create memories, grow, experience, and find your career path. According to David Chapman, Director...
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Financial Aid Resources for Dreamers / By Karmen Rosiles
According to research by the University of California Riverside, over 40% of undocumented immigrants live in poverty, making college seem...
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Keeping Food Costs Low at College / By Su Mon
It’s hard to save when there are so many things we want. You might not realize it, but the lunch and coffee that we buy every day can add...
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Your Freshmen Dorm / By Colette Gordon
After deciding on a college, one of the first things that many students consider is their freshman dorm room. Nowadays, teens spend an...
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Young Illinois Saves Get Your Money Right Scholarship Winner / By Kaitlyn Coleman
My banking and saving experience, in addition to my financial education, has taught me that in order to save up for the things I want I...
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Student Athletes, Business, and Student Benefits / By Marc Carbajal
In 2016, March Madness, a widely watched NCAA basketball tournament in the US, generated over 1 billion dollars for the NCAA according to...
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Keeping Your Business While in College / By Nia Robinson
The post-millennial generation, Generation Z, is full of entrepreneurs. In fact, almost 13% have their own business, and 22% more plan to...
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Preparing for the Future: Noble Network School and Increased ACT Scores / By Fatima Huazano
During the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, Michelle Obama stated, “You have to stay in school. You have to. You have...
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What Does a Four Year Degree Mean to Minorities? / By Michelle Chavez
Obtaining a four year degree is a big step economically and emotionally in the United States especially for minorities. According to Mr....
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Difficult Beginning, Rewarding Future / By Stephanie Careterro
Getting accepted to the school of your dreams is your reward for the hard work you did in high school. Being able to afford the college...
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BROKE and BOUGIE: Scholarship Success / By Alexia Feaster
“Congratulations, you’ve won!” Every student would love to see or hear these words from an institution that is ready to invest in their...
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