Happy New Year!
Hey guys, happy new Years to you all! I am back in school and on my grind! Although it is the second day of school…
2016 Year of Big Dreams
I’m not normally one to make New Year Resolutions for the same reason I’m not planning out who I want to marry and what can…
Understanding the 2 Types of Financial Aid
There's a lot that goes in to understanding the different types of financial aid. Below you'll find a great article by Nerd Wallet about the 2 types…
First Semester, Part of History
First semester has concluded, and I am happy enough with the results that I have obtained. I took classes that changed the destiny of my…
Twitter Chat: You CAN Even With the FAFSA!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Jan.7th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone…
Essential Documents Needed to Complete Your FAFSA
October 1st has arrive and it's time to start completing your FAFSA! To make sure you're prepared, we've provided a checklist of important documents (from…
FSA ID Replaces the FAFSA PIN
The FSA ID is essential to you if you're planning to apply for financial aid. Here's a great article by Nerd Wallet with more deets…
Financial Aid Glossary
When it comes to financial aid, there are a lot of words and terms that may not ring a bell to you. No worries, because…
How to Choose Between and Prepare for the SAT and ACT
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Which Tests Should I Take? This is typically a personal choice for each…
The Basics of Applying to College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Required Documents If you are applying to a four-year college, it most likely…
When Is My FAFSA Deadline?
Just like your college applications, the FAFSA has different deadline as well! Check out this great article below by NerdWallet. This article was originally…
What's FAFSA all about, really?
The college application process is so tedious. You've got to write a ton of essays, get teacher recommendations, take a bunch of tests and so…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
Christmas is (almost) Here!!!!!
I can't believe it's almost Christmas!!! Holidays are kind of my thing, excuse my excitement. The time has flown by this semester incredibly fast. I…
Liberals Art Education?
Hi guys! Before the year ends, I just wanted to share something that I was thinking about the other day. Whenever I was in my…
Hangout Recap: I'm On A College Campus…Now What?
Here’s a recap of the November edition of our Google+ Hangout series. Holiday breaks are coming up and now is a great time to…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Wrapping Up College Apps!
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