New FAFSA Guide Helps Latino Students Apply for College Financial Aid
Latinos are the largest minority population on college campuses today. However, many still face barriers to higher education because they have unusual family circumstances. They may have lived outside the home, have divorced parents, have parents who are undocumented, or may be undocumented themselves, just to name a few examples. NerdScholar’s recently released FAFSA Guide [...]
5 Scholarship Tips for Latinos
Going to college is not getting any cheaper and imminent financial aid budget cuts are not helping either. That is why Latinos must take advantage of scholarships to make their higher education endeavors a reality. A recent study by NerdScholar found that the greatest number of scholarship deadlines and the largest pool of money to [...]
305 Rise to Empower Young Latinos in Miami
Six Latino college students who attended a leadership program at Harvard College returned to Miami with an idea. They decided to found a group, 305 Rise, devoted to help minority students become better prepared for college. The students had been part of the 2011 Miami Dade Cohort of the Harvard Latino Leadership Initiative. After their [...]
Financing Your Child’s College Education
For many parents, the thought of paying for their children’s college education can bring about feelings of pressure and anxiety. And with some schools costing more than $200,000 for a four-year degree, it’s certainly understandable. Whether or not you’ve already started a college education fund, here are some guidelines to get you through. START NOW [...]
7 Things to Consider if You’re Thinking of Going Back to College
Many of us didn’t finish college when we were young. Some of us didn’t even attend college at all. But now, in adulthood, with families and responsibilities, and perhaps having a difficult time finding a well-paying job, we might consider getting that degree in the end. Moms, especially those who put off college because they [...]
Alternatives to University: Vo-Techs & Community Colleges
These days it’s assumed that a four-year college degree is a necessary credential for most job applications. As a matter of fact, it feels as though college is just an extension of high school—and an expensive one at that. But is college right for every student, and is a college degree really necessary for everyone? [...]
How to Attend College & Not Break the Bank
All those horror stories about the expense of attending college are true. Attending a four-year college or university in the U.S. has never been so expensive. And the prices keep climbing. A Recent New York Times article pointed out that more than 41 states cut their higher education budgets last year. In Florida, Republican Governor [...]
A College Heritage
The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his middle school teacher, Ms. Martinez, who recognized his potential and encouraged him to learn and thrive. He did [...]
More Latinos Than Ever In College—But Is This Really A Victory?
Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, Latinos are now, for the first time, the largest minority group among the [...]
How To Make The Most Of Your Money During College Years
As a college student, you should try to make the most of your money so you can focus on school instead of stressing about finances. Due to limited opportunities to make a substantial income while going to school, managing money can be pretty difficult at times. With that said, it is entirely possible to make [...]
