As the back-to-school season starts, The Scholarship Academy, led by Jessica Johnson, is helping low-income and first-generation students navigate financial aid and the FAFSA Assistance process, offering free resources and hosting a back-to-school event on July 27 to provide additional support and essentials.
Providing Crucial FAFSA Assistance to Low-Income and First-Generation Students
According to the report of Audacy, as the back-to-school season starts, The Scholarship Academy, led by Jessica Johnson, is helping low-income and first-generation students. Johnson started the Academy while at Howard University to help students get financial aid for college. Located in Midtown, the Academy offers free help with scholarship applications and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), making it easier for students to get the money they need for college.
Even though the U.S. Department of Education has tried to make the FAFSA Assistance easier, many students still find it hard because it asks for detailed financial information. The Scholarship Academy helps students and families fill out the FAFSA Assistance correctly to get the most financial aid. This help is important because college can be very expensive, with the average student loan debt for new graduates around $37,172. For students of color, who often earn less after graduation, overcoming these financial challenges is especially important.
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$37,172: Crucial FAFSA Assistance for Low-Income and First-Generation Students – Must Know! (PHOTO: The Hill)
Scholarship Academy Teams Up with Park Cannon and Sonya Halpern for Back-to-School Event Offering FAFSA Assistance and Essential Supplies
The Scholarship Academy is teaming up with Representative Park Cannon and Sonya Halpern for a back-to-school event on July 27 at the Andrew Young YMCA. At the event, students can get help with the FAFSA Assistance and also receive book bags, hygiene items, and job interview preparation. This event aims to give students the support they need to afford college and succeed without taking on too much debt.
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