by kaitlin stanaitis | Aug 25, 2025
After starting and pausing her college journey several times, Carmalita returned to school with a clear and determined mission: to finally complete her degree. As a lifelong Cleveland resident, Carmalita has always felt called to help others. Throughout her career,...
by kaitlin stanaitis | Jun 6, 2025
Each year, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) identifies its highest- achieving first-generation and/or low-income students for the Cleveland Foundation College Now Scholars Program. This program focuses on guiding these students to find their best-fit...
by kaitlin stanaitis | Jun 6, 2025
In Fall 2019, the Say Yes Scholars Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) — managed by College Now — launched as a lifeline for qualifying students who may need additional support on campus. With retention rates – the process of keeping students enrolled at...
by kaitlin stanaitis | Jun 6, 2025
Student loan debt is a significant obstacle to reaching financial freedom for many individuals. However, with the right support and resources, getting out of debt is possible. College Now has helped over 2,600 individuals save an estimated $176.8 million in student...
by kaitlin stanaitis | Jun 1, 2025
When attending undergrad, students are presented with an array of opportunities to enrich their educational experiences. This was the case for Stefani Garcia, a student at Case Western Reserve University. In fall 2023, Stefani was a recipient of the Gillman...
