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College

Back-to-School Planning for Returning Students

on September 8th, 2015 by The Afro News

Could a mid- to late-career return to college make sense for you? It’s essential to evaluate whether this is a financially risky move. In recent years, older Americans have been heading back to school part-time and during evenings in greater numbers than students of typical college age. According to the National Center for Education Statistics,

Filed under: Education, Finance Tagged as: Back to School, College, Community Colleges, education, financial emergencies, late-career, Nathaniel Sillin, Students

The Hidden Trapdoors Of Putting Your Kids Through College

on July 25th, 2015 by The Afro News

At my fifth and last child’s high school graduation, I settled into a seat next to a gentleman who was the father of another graduate. When the ceremony ended, most of the parents excitedly rushed forward to take photos of their sons and daughters. But this fellow just sat there in a classic dejected pose,

Filed under: Education Tagged as: College, college education, high, school diploma, school graduation, student, Textbooks., Tuition

Make Sure Your Freshman Gets a Money-Smart College Start

on July 20th, 2015 by The Afro News

Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school? Campus life can test even the most disciplined young adults on money matters. In the final weeks before you help your student pack up for the dorm, it’s a good time to pack in some money lessons as well. Start with what college will

Filed under: Education, Finance Tagged as: College, financial education, money matters, Nathaniel Sillin, Student Loans

The Financial Conversation You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Leave for College

on August 6th, 2014 by Honore Gbedze

If you’re worried about your new college student’s ability to manage money on his or her  own, you’re not alone. Here, I spotlight seven specific things you and your student need to consider before freshman move-in day. By Donna Skeels Cygan : Your years of encouragement and supervision have paid off, and your teenager will

Filed under: Education, Finance Tagged as: budget, College, costing, financial aid, Financial Conversation, Financial Security

Can Your Family Afford College?

on February 28th, 2012 by The Afro News

Not all degrees are created equal. The average college graduate now carries roughly $25,000 in student loan debt, but many families rack up far more, especially if they have several children. Students should follow their passions – in education and in life

Filed under: Finance Tagged as: College, college graduates, Scholarship

My African Diary

on May 13th, 2011 by The Afro News

My journey began one year ago when I decided to go to a developing country to discover the culture of that land and how people live who don’t live in a country which has got so many materialistic values like the western world.

Filed under: Features Tagged as: Africa, african, Agou Gare, College, Cologne, germany, Nils Kalbfuss, Togo, Togolese, West African, Yovo

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