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My Future Starts Here: Pathways to College and Career Success Kicks Off!
Excitement and opportunity filled the room on Wednesday, April 8, as College Now partnered with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to launch My Future Starts Here: Pathways to College and Career Success! Students and families in grades 6-12 gathered at the...
From HBCU Roots to College Now— The Legacy Lives On
From HBCU Roots to College Now— The Legacy Lives On Throughout Black History Month, College Now has showcased the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout Ohio and beyond. The shining legacy...
Mission Moments— College Now Scholarships are Dream Fuel
Mission Moments—College Now Scholarships are Dream Fuel A scholarship is more than a check—it's a representation of the belief people hold in the future of education. It’s the ignition that turns ambition into lift-off. This rang true at College Now’s Mission...
Federal student loan in default? Act NOW to avoid wage and tax refund garnishment
Federal student loan in default? Act NOW to avoid wage and tax refund garnishment UPDATE: On January 16, The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will delay the implementation of involuntary collections on federal student loans,...
Alenka Winslett Celebrates 25 Years at College Now!
Alenka Winslett Celebrates 25 Years at College Now! When it comes to nonprofit work, an organization’s functionality is like a song—the melody may lead, but the rhythm is what keeps everything in harmony. This fact rings true for our work at College Now, where the...
Making the Case for College at the City Club of Cleveland
Making the Case for College at the City Club of Cleveland College Now president & CEO, Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, was joined by Timothy Fields, author of "The Black Family's Guide to College Admissions" and R.J. Nemer, president of The University of Akron, on Nov....
Pickleball with a Purpose: Dinks for Degrees Closes First-Gen Week with Energy and Impact
On Saturday, Nov. 8, College Now hosted its first-ever Dinks for Degrees fundraiser at Cleveland Premier Pickleball, transforming a chilly fall afternoon into a warm celebration of community, college access and first-generation success. The event marked the close of...
Mission Moments: First-Generation Voices, Lasting Impact
Mission Moments: First-Generation Voices, Lasting Impact “To be the first is never easy—but it’s how generational change begins. And when one person breaks through, they often ensure they won’t be the last.” College Now hosted its second Mission Moments on Nov. 3, a...
Mission Moments: A Morning Rooted in Purpose and Possibility
Mission Moments: A Morning Rooted in Purpose and Possibility "We believe in the power of connection, the strength of shared stories, and the impact of showing up." In early September, College Now held its first Mission Moment, a new engagement series designed to...