College is considered a valuable tool to those who want to secure a job with a great salary and benefits. However, the cost of college tuition increases about 8 percent every year, which means it doubles every nine years.
by Nailah HerbertPresident Biden announced that the Build Back Better Plan would push $45 billion of their $3.5 trillion budget toward funding HBCUs. The funding was expected to go toward a plethora of issues and plans to rebuild HBCUs.
by Nailah HerbertOne of the American Families Plan’s goals is to allow the IRS to monitor transactions of bankers over $600 to ensure that people are not lying about their taxable income.
by Viviana VazquezOn September 9, Amazon announced they would be covering their employees’ college tuition fees. The CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon, Dave Clark, said the company will invest a total of $1.2 billion by 2025 for more than 750,000 front-line workers.
by Sheena AllenWith college-related expenses increasing each year, many companies are taking action by helping their employees save money. Below you will find four leading companies helping their employees by paying a portion or all of their college tuition.
by Nailah HerbertAttending college comes with a high cost, and unfortunately, not everyone has the financial capability to pay off their tuition in full. One of these methods is applying for and obtaining scholarships. Below are some of the top scholarships we gathered that are now open to college students.
by Sheena AllenAs high school comes to an end, you may be preparing for the next chapter of your life. If you plan on attending college, you should know that college expenses are steep. Fortunately, many scholarships are tailored towards high school students and graduates to help reduce your college tuition fees.
by Sheena AllenIf you are either an upcoming or current college student, you should constantly be looking at scholarships and grants as your first choice to pay for college instead of setting for student loans. After all, free money over student loan debt wins every time.
by Viviana VazquezCollege tuition can get expensive, especially when no one is helping you foot the bill. Fortunately, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities that will help you lessen the amount of money you have to pay out of pocket.
by Matin VarshochiMany of us are told by our teachers, counselors, and parents that college is the best choice. However, going to college is not for everyone. Choosing to attend college is a personal choice and should be considered an investment.
by Nailah HerbertThe COVID-19 pandemic shed light on how dire many Americans' financial state is, and having money in your savings account can help you to feel financially at ease.
by Nailah HerbertIf you are one of the 42.9 million Americans who owe some portion of the $1.57 trillion in student loan debt, you already know that student loans can be stressful. Some of your favorite celebrities and influencers have or are currently in college.
by CapWayIn some situations, your college may give you a refund check. With hundreds or thousands of dollars at your disposal, you're thinking about (or maybe already know) how you're getting ready to use the money.
by CapWayWith the beginning of the school year right around the corner, many students will be looking to acquire their course materials from the campus bookstore. On average, college students spent $415 during the 2018-2019 school year. Below are eight ways a college student can save money on textbooks for the upcoming school year.
by Nailah Herbert