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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Should Student Athletes Get Paid? / By Jeremy Brice
In the world of sports, there is a debate about whether student-athletes should get paid for their hard work. In college sports, students...
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Story Slam / By Jennifer Baeza
On October 11th, 2018, I attended Farther Foundation’s 10th annual “Story Slam.” Farther Foundation provides opportunities for deserving...
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College is Not Unaffordable! / By Carina Peng
“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...
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Scholarship Hunt / By Sullivan Anderson
According to The College Board, 57% of financial aid college students receive comes from grants and scholarships. However, for many high...
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College Budgeting / By Ayana Fairly
According to Caitlin Soard in the article, “How Much Do American Teens Spend on Clothes?” teen annual spending is $8,008 on average on...
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Influences on Teen College Choice / By Cameron Green
As time in high school to comes to an end, teens have to begin to think about their next steps in life. For many teens, that would be the...
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Transitioning into College / By Darnysha Mitchell
This is the combination that most incoming freshmen think about when they are picturing their first year of college. However, college is...
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Apartment or Dorm / By Moises Sanchez
By Moises Sanchez Students need to make many different decisions for college. For instance, students must carefully analyze the living...
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