First-Generation College Students Not Succeeding, and Money Isn’t the Problem
First-generation college students encounter a campus culture shock they find impossible to navigate. Many drop out. Those who stay develop support systems.
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College Admissions to Focus on Character Over-accomplishments
Are today's college-bound students obsessed with impressing colleges instead of thoughtfully immersed in exploring their own interests and helping others?
College Fundamentals: Financial Aid 101
Applying for financial aid? It helps to know the lingo and understand what you're getting into. To know the difference between COA, EFC, and SAR, read this.
More Are Graduating But Fewer Are Going to College
Recently released numbers out of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center suggest that college enrollment rates have actually decreased—and for the fourth straight year, all despite massive increases in federal aid for students who can’t afford tuition. The number of students enrolling in colleges and universities this year is 1.7% lower than it was last year. (The percentage of high school graduates who immediately enrolled in college fell from 69% in 2008 to 66% in 2013.)
[Feature] College Students Mentor Each Other About Money
“Social support is crucial to the behavior change process. Peer-to-peer money mentors are a great vehicle for providing that support. This process will enable mentors to provide encouragement and helpful tips to assist fellow students in adopting more positive financial behaviors,†says Sara Johnson, Ph.D., co-president and CEO of Pro-Change Behavior Systems Inc.