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College financing has changed since you went to school. In light of the dismal job prospects that await many debt-laden grads it’s clear that today’s students and their parents must think strategically about ways to pay for college. Here are some do’s and don’ts that may help you.
Critics have called them a race-based anachronism. Others have said worse: They’re inferior, they’re in need of a new mission, or should be managed by for-profit entities. Yet, the data show that historically black colleges and universities contribute significantly to the black middle class and the nation’s economy, and with fewer resources graduate impressive numbers of majors in education and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Although most have a majority black student body, the faculty at many HBCUs is strikingly diverse, sometimes more than 50% nonblack. Moreover, these institutions have never discriminated on the basis of race. But, in an age of increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the U.S., do we still need HBCUs?
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It pays to be strategic with how you look for college financing. Check out these key tips.
