Career News Why Are Companies Cutting Out College Degree Requirements?Atiya JordanOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023 by Atiya JordanOctober 20, 2023October 20, 20233023 A growing trend is revealing more than 60 percent of employers have eliminated the requirement for college degrees.... Read more
Education Money Black Co-Founded Scholarship App Created To Help Level The Playing Field For Minority StudentsStacy JacksonJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Stacy JacksonJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023935 Sallie Mae CEO Jon Witter said he was "thrilled" to work with Christopher Gray, co-founder of the scholarship app, Scholly.... Read more
Education Families Making Below $150K In The Carolinas Are Eligible For Free Tuition From Duke UniversityStacy JacksonJune 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by Stacy JacksonJune 21, 2023June 21, 20231517 Duke's new financial assistance package will funnel out around $2 million more in grant assistance than the previous year.... Read more
News Temple University Withdraws Free Tuition for Grad Students on StrikeBooker JonesFebruary 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Booker JonesFebruary 9, 2023February 9, 2023318 Graduate students only want a living wage. Money for socks, underwear and food. What adult can survive on a $19,500 a year salary?... Read more
Education Money Black Creator Paid His Tuition Using TikTok — Now His University Has Banned the App on CampusDiamond JeuneJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Diamond JeuneJanuary 20, 2023January 20, 20231176 Colleges are cracking down on TikTok use. But this brother, who paid his tuition after making money from the app, just wants to catch a... Read more
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion Education Lifestyle Money News Princeton University Funds College Costs for Students With Household Income Under $100,000Stacy JacksonSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by Stacy JacksonSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 20222082 Financial aid just got a whole lot easier at Princeton University.... Read more
Education News HBCU Hampton University Dissolves All Student Balances For Spring 2022 SemesterAtiya JordanApril 11, 2022April 11, 2022 by Atiya JordanApril 11, 2022April 11, 202210311 Hampton University hopes these efforts will help assist students with the ongoing financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more
Career Education Another Black Private Equity Banker Pays Off HBCU Students’ Tuition at GraduationJustin BartonMay 25, 2020May 29, 2020 by Justin BartonMay 25, 2020May 29, 202023890 Frank Baker and his wife Laura Day Baker, gifted Spelman College $1 million to offset the tuition for 50 high-achieving graduates that had tuition balances and... Read more
Education University of Southern California Announces Financial Aid Expansion to Benefit Lower Income FamiliesCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 26, 2020February 25, 20201122 The University of Southern California (USC) announced major financial aid expansion to benefit students from low- and middle-income families.... Read more
Education Leadership Kent State Announces Free Tuition For Students Attending LeBron James I Promise SchoolRoland MichelFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by Roland MichelFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 20203630 The inaugural graduating class from LeBron James I Promise School will receive free tuition to attend Kent State University.... Read more