There are seven community colleges that serve in the City of Chicago. The schools offer opportunities for students from different...

College is a time where students discover themselves and start to make connections with people that will last a lifetime through...

A high school graduate usually earns eighty-four percent less than a person that has graduated from a four year college (College Atlas)....

The 2006 movie Failure to Launch inspired my mother to push her children outside their normal orbit. As the youngest of three, going away...

"It’s a myth that you will [only] have a beneficial growth going away for college,” Marcia Boyd, financial advisor and director of...

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...

Traveling in college allows you to create memories, grow, experience, and find your career path. According to David Chapman, Director...

According to research by the University of California Riverside, over 40% of undocumented immigrants live in poverty, making college seem...

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...

After deciding on a college, one of the first things that many students consider is their freshman dorm room. Nowadays, teens spend an...

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...

In 2016, March Madness, a widely watched NCAA basketball tournament in the US, generated over 1 billion dollars for the NCAA according to...

The post-millennial generation, Generation Z, is full of entrepreneurs. In fact, almost 13% have their own business, and 22% more plan to...

During the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, Michelle Obama stated, “You have to stay in school. You have to. You have...

Obtaining a four year degree is a big step economically and emotionally in the United States especially for minorities. According to Mr....

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...

“Congratulations, you’ve won!” Every student would love to see or hear these words from an institution that is ready to invest in their...

In the world of sports, there is a debate about whether student-athletes should get paid for their hard work. In college sports, students...

On October 11th, 2018, I attended Farther Foundation’s 10th annual “Story Slam.” Farther Foundation provides opportunities for deserving...

“I won’t apply there because it is out of my reach.” This straight-A student is referring to a top-tier college. Every year, many...