Universities Reopen for In-Person Campus Tours February 18, 2022 by Liz Montenegro After almost two years of closing their doors to visitors, many colleges and universities have begun opening back up to in-person campus tours, and some will be opening this spring. As you plan your
HBCUs Forgiving Student Debt and Lowering Tuition June 8, 2021 11:45 AM by Izzy Hall Black communities in the U.S. were among the hardest hit by the coronavirus. Infection rates and financial losses were on average were higher in Black communities compared to white communities. Black
NY Students Have a Shot at This Scholarship June 3, 2021 11:42 AM by Izzy Hall Last month, the FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds. Previously, you had to be at least 16 years of age to receive any of the three approved COVID vaccines. Now, all high
Private College Tuition Discounts Hit Record High May 25, 2021 11:32 AM by Izzy Hall College seems to get more expensive every year, and private, non-profit schools generally have higher sticker prices on their tuition than publicly-owned colleges and universities. But behind the
Student Borrowers Have Saved Billions During Pandemic May 6, 2021 9:56 AM by Izzy Hall President Biden and Congress are debating on cancelling thousands of dollars in student loan debt. As that discussion continues to unfold, it’s worth noting that since the start of the coronavirus
Attending College in Fall 2021? You May Need a Vaccine May 4, 2021 1:31 PM by Izzy Hall A growing number of colleges and universities are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend college this fall. More than 200 colleges across the country have made COVID
College Decision Day 2021 is Nearly Here April 29, 2021 9:01 AM by Izzy Hall This Saturday, students across the country will be making a big decision: Where will they go to college? National College Decision Day is May 1st, when students formally accept admission at a college
University to Give New Students Free Laptops for Filing the FAFSA April 6, 2021 11:29 AM by Izzy Hall The coronavirus made laptops a necessity for college students. Where before students without personal computers or laptops could use on-campus computers and provided software to meet the
The Longest Wait List Ever? What to Expect March 31, 2021 3:09 PM by Izzy Hall When students hear back from colleges in the coming weeks, they may not get a firm acceptance or rejection, but rather get put on the wait list. Getting waitlisted is a normal part of the college
University Offers Students $75 for Spring Break Staycation March 18, 2021 4:17 PM by Izzy Hall Spring Break in 2020 was a hectic time for many colleges and universities, as it coincided with nationwide coronavirus lockdowns. This year, some schools have cancelled Spring Break, worried that