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Obama Signs Order Boosting HBCU Funding
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 11:40 in News | viewed 348 times | 0 Comments
President Barack Obama signed the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, proposing $98 million in new money for these historic institutions.... (Continue reading)
Continuing Education
A recent study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that master’s degree recipients earn about $13,000 more in wages per year than those who hold a bachelor’s degree alone.... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:37 in College Savings | viewed 1,261 times | 3 Comments
In the closing portion of this crash course, we encourage parents and students to be resourceful in their thinking. To help, we offer a final collection of creative tips to help you whittle away at the high cost of college.... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 25 Jun, 2009 at 10:35 in College Savings | viewed 1,500 times | 1 Comment
HBCU1 It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 24 Jun, 2009 at 13:17 in College Savings | viewed 819 times | 1 Comment
To save on room and board, consider a housing purchase. One way to trim this cost—and possibly turn a profit—is to buy your child a place to live near campus. In many markets, housing prices are appealingly low, even in... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 23 Jun, 2009 at 12:35 in College Savings | viewed 1,144 times | 3 Comments
Most students finance their education with borrowed funds. According to FinAid.org, 65.6% of students graduate with education debt, and of students who attend private college, 72.8% graduate with debt. The average amount of money owed by African American students leaving... (Continue reading)
College Finance 101: A Money-Saving Crash Course for Parents
Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 12:14 in College Savings | viewed 1,064 times | 2 Comments
It’s great that you’re still basking in the warm, proud glow of your child’s high school graduation. Brace yourself, though. Come autumn, the cold realities of paying for college are sure to come rushing in. As you’re no doubt aware,... (Continue reading)
Good News For College Loans
Written on 13 May, 2008 at 4:25 in Credit & Debt | viewed 380 times | 0 Comments
If you’re the parent of a college student, you know how expensive higher education can be. For many families, the only way to pay the bills is to borrow money. Millions of students need billions of dollars in loans each year. ... (Continue reading)
High School Dropout: A Silent Epidemic
Written on 4 Apr, 2008 at 2:45 in Diversity | viewed 251 times | 0 Comments
Underscoring the release of a landmark study on high school graduation rates, the U.S. Department of Education announced plans this week to have all states use the same criteria to track students’ achievements. It is a move civil rights groups... (Continue reading)
Economic Woes Could Seep into the Student Loan Market
Written on 17 Mar, 2008 at 13:45 in Credit & Debt | viewed 135 times | 0 Comments
With the annual cost of tuition and fees at a four-year private institution averaging $23,712, it’s no surprise that students sought more than $148 billion in financial aid during the 2006–2007 academic school year. However, funding for college may not... (Continue reading)
