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Since 2011, volunteer mentors with College Now’s Mentoring Program have provided one-on-one support to get students who are in college or working toward a professional credential to finish their program of study. This leads to rewarding and impactful careers.
With nearly 4,500 college students matched throughout the program’s history, we rely on the commitment of volunteer mentors like you. All it takes is your college degree, commitment to a student's college journey and the ability to connect online. Your willingness to pay it forward is the key to creating a lasting impact!
Apply Today!
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Complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA now!
The revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open, welcoming high school seniors, current college students and adult learners to access federal grants, work-study funds and loans crucial for financing their postsecondary educational journey. This year brings significant enhancements to the FAFSA process. The rollout has been bumpy this year, but College Now is on top of things and here to help!
Please tell the students in your life to act now to secure the financial support needed for their educational goals! Visit cngc.org/fafsa for more information, register for an upcoming workshop or contact College Now via email fafsa@collegenowgc.org or via phone at 216-241-5587 to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
More on FAFSA
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Federal Student Loan Updates
Recent announcements from the Biden-Harris Administration introduce relief measures such as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, offering forgiveness after 10 years of payments for borrowers with $12,000 or less in undergraduate loans.
Plus, progress on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) front means borrowers can consolidate loans until April 1, 2024, potentially qualifying for forgiveness. Read more about the most recent updates and learn how College Now can help you navigate these changes.
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Bags & Bourbon: October 24, 2024 | |
We’re excited to announce the return of College Now Greater Cleveland’s Bags & Bourbon on Thursday, October 24, 2024, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Please join us at our new venue, Playhouse Square's KeyBank State Theatre, for a wonderful evening of cocktails, shopping for new and gently used designer handbags, tasting and bidding on our large selection of bourbon and more!
This unique and fun philanthropic event raises much needed dollars for our game-changing mentoring program, supporting our scholarship recipients who are pursuing their postsecondary degrees. Since 2013, Bags & Bourbon (formerly the Bag Lady Event), has raised over $1.8 million to help get college students across the finish line to degree completion.
This year’s Bags & Bourbon will include a special recognition of Lee Friedman, College Now’s CEO for the last 14 years. In her honor, we’ve established The Lee Friedman Student Emergency Fund. This fund will provide just-in-time, direct grants to our scholarship recipients who experience unexpected financial emergencies that could impede their ability to remain in school and complete their degree program. We welcome your donations in honor of Lee and her remarkable impact.
College Now is so grateful to presenting sponsor KeyBank and to all our diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze sponsors. We welcome additional sponsors and host committee members!
Sponsorship Opportunities
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College Now Staff Highlights | |
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Black History Month staff spotlights
Throughout the month of February, College Now is highlighting the wonderful stories and achievements of our Black and African-American employees in celebration of Black History Month.
This week, we featured Samantha Walker, advising programs and services site coordinator and David Burke, manager of adult programs and services!
College Now Blog
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CEO Lee Friedman discusses College Now's mission on mOppenheim Nonprofit News
In a recent video panel hosted by mOppenhiem Nonprofit News, College Now's CEO, Lee Friedman, shared insightful perspectives on the organization's pursuit of increasing postsecondary attainment rates. With a passion for educational equity and opportunity, Friedman articulated College Now's multifaceted approach to empowering students and bridging the gap to higher education.
Watch Panel
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Join College Now for 'Requiem' at
Cleveland Public Theatre on March 15 | |
Join College Now for an unforgettable evening at the Cleveland Public Theatre on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. as we present a special fundraising event featuring the play “Requiem,” written by the acclaimed playwright Hanoch Levin and directed by the talented Raymond Bobgan. This unique fundraiser, brought to you by the renowned actor, playwright and former elected official
Peter Lawson Jones, will support the Charles & Margaret Jones Scholarship Fund at College Now.
Since the fund's inception in 1998, more than $42,000 in scholarship support has been awarded! To date, 14 Jones Scholars have graduated from college and two are currently enrolled and pursuing their degrees.
Learn More and Purchase Tickets
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Adult Learner Scholarship
Embark on your educational journey with the College Now Adult Learner Program Scholarship! If you're an adult learner age 19 and older who has taken a break of one year or more after high school, this scholarship is your chance to receive financial assistance for your postsecondary educational goals. Whether you're pursuing your first bachelor's degree, an associate's degree, or a non-degree certificate or license in a vocational or technical program, we're dedicated to supporting you.
Apply by April 30, 2024.
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The College Club of Cleveland
Foundation Scholarship
Don't miss out on the opportunity to further your education with The College Club of Cleveland Foundation Scholarship! With an award amount of $5,000 per academic year and the potential for renewal, this scholarship fund aims to empower adult students to pursue their dreams. If you're 19 or older and have interrupted your education for at least two semesters, you could be eligible for this scholarship.
Apply by April 30, 2024.
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Cleveland Browns Motley Scholarship
The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship Program presents an exciting opportunity for driven students with aspirations of pursuing careers in education or within professional sports organizations, across a spectrum of roles. Through the collaborative efforts of the Cleveland Browns Foundation and College Now, over $360,000 in scholarship funds has been granted to 36 deserving individuals.
Apply by March 5, 2024.
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Cleveland Foundation Scholarships
College Now manages more than 60 Cleveland Foundation scholarships. These scholarships vary in criteria and scope, and there is something for nearly everyone. By completing the general application, students can be considered for dozens of scholarships. Please note that while the general application covers many scholarships, others require a separate application.
Apply by March 13, 2024.
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College Now Traditional Scholarship
Spread the word about the College Now Traditional Scholarship! To qualify, students must attend a College Now-served high school, maintain a cumulative weighted GPA of at least 2.5, and achieve a minimum ACT composite score of 18 or a combined verbal and math SAT score of 960.
Apply by March 27, 2024.
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