Dolla Dolla Bills Y'all!: Finding Scholarship Money for College

On Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 we had a Google+ Hangout on ways to get the most out of your scholarship search! We all know how important it to find scholarships to help finance your college education, so  we wanted to give you some helpful advice and tips from...

In Love?

Once you are in college, you realize that things change. You grow more as a person and become more independent. A helping hand though, never comes unhandy; that is why I love my college! Aside from how near campus is from my house, the flexibility of my schedule,...

Getting Free Money for College

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Getting Free Money for College By Mary Williams Now is the time for you to prepare for applying to competitive scholarship programs. Consider these steps: 1. Set goals. Develop short- and long-term goals...

I'm First Web Demo

As you know, for students who don’t have a family history of higher education, being among the first in your family to attend and complete college requires inspiration, information, and support sometimes not found at home, school, or in the community. Center for...

Fear the Lazy Couch Monster

Even though I did not go on any extravagant vacations over Christmas break like some of my glowing Facebook friends did, I had a perfect break. Full of Netflix, oversleeping, and eating home cooked meals, my break was just what I needed-a complete mental recharge. The...