Mar 17, 2025 | March 2025
May is a month and a bit away – time to do that F A F S A! As you likely well know, May 1 is the FAFSA renewal deadline. Why not get it done now? Renew that FAFSA. Remember to update any information that has changed over the last year: address, household size,...
Mar 17, 2025 | March 2025
Ernestine Volcy’s journey is one of perseverance, determination, and a deep commitment to personal growth. Her story began as a young, single mother who had always known the value of education, but the timing never seemed right. While college was expected in her...
Mar 17, 2025 | March 2025
Spring brings up FAFSA renewal, flowers, and job fairs! A quick scan of instagram highlighted the following opportunities for job seekers to meet with employer representatives in both the public and private sectors. Career Fairs typically include opportunities to:...
Dec 13, 2024 | December 2024
With or without Forman Mills! Planning holiday spending can free your mind to focus on joy and connection instead of financial regret in the new year. Forbes magazine shares these tips to keep holiday spending from breaking the bank. Manage gift spending. Set a total...
Dec 13, 2024 | December 2024
Nakia Quinn, a Harcum College graduate and current bachelor’s degree student, was a teen parent who left high school in her senior year and did not complete a GED until her mid-twenties.The dream of a college education was always there and she managed to enroll for...
Dec 13, 2024 | December 2024
Journey through this list of free things to do with family and friends when gathered during this holiday season. Macy’s Christmas Light Show — in the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building, The seven-decade-running event features thousands of twinkling...
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...
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...
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...