By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
How High School Seniors Can Get the Cash They Need to Afford College
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How to Save on College and Increase the Likelihood of Finishing Your Degree
Sure, paying for a college education is challenging. Here are some practical ways to reduce the cost and remove other barriers to getting your degree. College was already expensive enough. Then last … [Read more...]
Globe University, Minnesota School of Business Denied Access to Federal Student Aid Dollars
U.S. Department of Education takes enforcement action following findings of fraud, misrepresentation The U.S. Department of Education announced today that participation in the federal student aid … [Read more...]
Financial Aid 101: Files, Family and Web Access are Key
By Angela McManaman It’s a sunny late-summer afternoon in UWM’s financial aid office. A line of incoming students spills into the hallway. The phone rings – often. Student workers answer … [Read more...]
White House student debt proposal could benefit thousands of Wisconsin residents
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Obama Administration announced it is taking steps to increase college affordability by making it easier to manage student loan debt. The announcement is part of a … [Read more...]
Scholarships help students succeed at UWM
Four University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students have extra reasons to celebrate their Mexican heritage this semester. The four – Alejandro Corona, Karina Albor, Jessica Lyon and Esmeralda … [Read more...]
Connect at UWM’s Open House
Sorting out college just got easier. By attending the annual Open House at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM), you can find out about the basics – financial aid, housing and advising. But you … [Read more...]
Johnson Controls $100,000 contribution to UNCF highlights event
Steve Roell, CEO of Johnson Controls presented UNCF – the United Negro College Fund - a $100,000 contribution in support of the UNCF Wisconsin Student Aid Program. The Program targets entering … [Read more...]