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Money Matters: College Savings Vehicles

Last December, I became the primary caregiver of my late sister’s 5-year-old son. I’m currently seeking legal custody as his guardian. As a single “auntie-mommy,” how do I determine the...

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Free and Low-Cost Resources to Help College Students Stay Afloat

There’s no question that college is one of the most memorable experiences in the transition from teen to adult. It can also be one of the most costly with $200 books, incidentals, and accidentals -- $115 parking ticket, $10 to replace your student ID, $15 for the on-campus comedy show (because after that week of tests and projects you need a reprieve.) Though the costs keep rising, there are a number of free and low-cost resources that can help college students keep a balanced budget.

Getting the Most Out of Your College Tour
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Getting the Most Out of Your College Tour

Here are one guidance counselor's recommendations to assist students of color to choose schools that will increase their chances of graduation and success as a professional.

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College Students Wanted

Angelique Nelson is a recent college graduate with a job. She was hired as a food service manager with Sodexo’s Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, Tennessee, less than a month after graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in event management. Although her mother worked for the company for 25 years, most recently as a general manager at North Carolina Central University, Nelson’s interest was piqued at a college career fair. “The recruiter made me want to pursue it more because of her enthusiasm and interest,” says Nelson. “Once I started doing research and found out [Sodexo’s] mission and values, I just knew this was somewhere I wanted to go.”

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