Goals for Fall

Sep 17, 2024 | September 2024

A new season can be a good time to refresh or establish goals. What do you want to accomplish from September to December? What makes for a happier, healthier you at the close of 2024? Below please find some goal setting tips and tools to help you get started. And...

Meet Mark Isom.

Sep 17, 2024 | September 2024

Mark’s college journey began at a difficult time in his young life. He sought guidance and help from a professional therapist, but didn’t relate. He was drawn then to the older guys in the hanging out near home, but soon realized  that in spite of the advice they...

Does voting matter?

Sep 17, 2024 | September 2024

Does voting matter? The clear answer is “yes!” Voting is a key element of civic engagement and a critical part of the democratic process. As the late civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis said, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful...

Congratulations Class of 2024!

Jun 17, 2024 | June 2024

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!!! We hope you continue to celebrate your achievement as we at ACE do! You worked hard, pushing through assignments and projects. During those crunch times, that graduation stage seemed far away and you may have wondered if you...

Meet Linda Murphy.

Jun 17, 2024 | June 2024

Linda Murphy went back to school as a working adult – and you can too! Although she navigated the evolution of health technology through 25 years of work experience in the field, her latent fear of math posed a major barrier to pursuing the college degree she...

Summer in Philly!

Jun 17, 2024 | June 2024

The heat is up, the camps and fun in the sun events are on! There are (almost) an innumerable amount and variety of camps for kids available across the city with all interests represented! Sports, theater, art, adventure, faith-based, technology, cooking, fashion,...

Tax Credits for Education!

Mar 18, 2024 | March 2024

It’s tax time again!  This season, don’t forget to take advantage of the tax credits available to you as students! AND get FREE help file your taxes from the Campaign for Working Families! Make a virtual appointment or visit a tax site. American Opportunity Tax...

Meet Joy Crudup.

Mar 18, 2024 | March 2024

Joy had tried college earlier in life as a young adult, but it just wasn’t the time for her to take higher education seriously. She pursued full time work and started a family instead. But the thought of getting a college degree never fully left her mind. Years later,...

Did you know…

Mar 18, 2024 | March 2024

You don’t have to panic over student loans?! There are many flexible and affordable repayment plans available! In one plan, eligible borrowers only pay 10% of their discretionary income. For those graduating soon or alumni engaged in repayment, make sure you know...

Find your scholarship!

Dec 20, 2023 | December 2023

Over the break, consider dedicating some time to search for scholarships. There are scholarships out there for every interest and career area – you just need to find the right match! Easier said than done, of course, but below please find a list of sites that...