UAspire Miami

08/18/2015

Our apologies for any confusion caused by a message that went out earlier today which encouraged meeting with a uAspire advisor. Per our previous post on July 17th, uAspire Miami is no longer doing senior advising work in the Miami area. Thank you for your support.

07/17/2015

As of July 17th, uAspire Miami will no longer be doing direct service (senior advising) work in Miami. We would like to thank all of you for your support over the last 3 years, we are incredibly proud of our impact - 5,000 students served and over $50 million in financial aid unlocked for high school seniors. We look forward to staying connected to Miami and looking for new ways to build on our programmatic successes.

Thank you, Miami!

06/22/2015

"...Acts of financial ignorance when I was 18 have followed me nearly a decade, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future."

There has been a lot of buzz lately regarding the The New York Times article by Lee Siegel where he recommends defaulting on debt...but is this really a good idea?

Read more here:

http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/default-on-your-loans-not-so-fast

A recent New York Times op-ed advocating for student loan default has elicited a bevy of critical responses.

06/18/2015

We loved this story of a 99 year old grad. matters at any age!

http://blog.shaq.com/grandma-s-mortar-board-a-99-year-old-college-graduate-receives-her-degree-in-social-sciences

When she grew tired of her hobbies, Doreetha Daniels did not turn toward knitting needles. Instead, she hit the books and tried her hand at academics. Four years and several strokes later, she accomplished her goal, receiving her Associate's degree in the Social Sciences at the grand age of 99.Chall…

06/16/2015

Summer is the perfect time to start looking for ! Here are a few fun ones from mental_floss.

Don't miss an episode—subscribe here! (Images and footage provided by our friends at Shutterstock. This transcript comes courtesy of Nerdfighteria Wiki.)

06/10/2015

So many of our are the first in their families to go to . Read these tips on how to make that transition as smooth as possible!

http://blog.scholarshipamerica.org/5-things-first-generation-parents-should-know-about-college

For parents of first-generation college students, these five tips will help make a smoother transition to college in the fall!

06/08/2015

We could not be prouder of our graduating students. Congratulations Miami Beach Senior High, Booker T. Washington Senior High School, and !

06/01/2015

Read these inspiring stories from students who are recipients of thedream.us scholarship!

http://chronicle.com/article/On-Being-Undocumented/230243/

Eighteen recipients of TheDream.US scholarships share their stories and thoughts on college.

05/25/2015

"While the big-name schools all offered Nelson some form of aid, none of it was remotely close to what he needed to get through all four years without taking loans."

THIS is why uAspire strives to ensure all students have affordable options, and advocates for all .

http://mic.com/articles/118380/this-student-who-got-into-all-8-ivies-is-going-to-univ-of-alabama-for-one-simple-reason?fb_action_ids=10155669886950713&fb_action_types=og.shares

"It wasn't a burden that Ronald wanted to take on."

05/25/2015

Happy Memorial Day, friends! May we never forget the sacrifices that were made for our country.

05/21/2015

Interest rates on loans will drop, but it's always wise to . Connect with your uAspire advisors for help and information so that you can say, "I Know What I Owe."

Millions of students and families will now pay less to borrow money from the federal government to finance college in the coming academic year.

05/15/2015

Weekend alert!!!

Know anyone studying to become a ? Have them apply for the Nurses of Tomorrow Scholarship. Be sure to hurry; the deadline is June 6th!

http://www.medicalsolutions.com/nurses-week-scholarship/?utm_campaign=NonSA%20Scholarship%20Announcements&utm_content=15029754&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Entries will be accepted May 6th - June 6th, 2015 The Nurses of Tomorrow Scholarship offers three $2000 scholarships and is funded by Medical Solutions and