There are many reasons why going to college is important beyond the degree a student will earn. The college experience is also a time for students to develop their interests, increase job opportunities for the future, set themselves up for higher potential earnings,...
Reposted with permission from the author, who noted that their words are as true today as they were back in 2016 – when our organization was called Capital Region Sponsor A Scholar which has since been changed to 518 ElevatED. The mission of 518 ElevatED is to...
April is Financial Literacy Month—but this is a skill that we should constantly be building every month of the year. We thank our partners at Bank of America and their Better Money Habits program for sharing these great tips with us. While it might sound daunting,...
The road to choosing a college is a long one. Getting accepted is just the beginning. As you narrow down your list of colleges, comparing things like location and courses of study is a good place to start, but once those financial aid award letters come, the...
By Jennifer Miller, 518 ElevatED Board Member and Mentor As this new year begins you may reflect or consider making resolutions that are full of possibilities for growth and change. But as you consider your year ahead, you might want to think about not just what...
By: Laura Marx, 518 ElevatED, President & CEO It is proven that giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. As we close out the year and people are thinking about making charitable gifts, it is helpful to know what you...
By Laura Marx, 518 ElevatED President and CEO November 8 marked the 57th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act, which has helped millions of first-generation students persist to degree completion. And 2022 coincides with the Pell grant’s...
Last weekend, as part of my long to-do list, there was one task I was avoiding, the dreaded FAFSA. Even though I have filled it out before, it felt a little overwhelming. When that happens, I find the best thing to do is to dive in. Since I figured there must be...
By Laura Marx, President/CEO, 518 ElevatED As I was sitting in my office one afternoon this past August, I was excited to see Derick’s smiling face. We talked for a few minutes about the work he had been doing over the summer and what he was enjoying most during his...
By Jenyce Moses Aondona 518 ElevatED Alumna and Board Member As a 2001 graduate of Albany High School, and an alumna of 518 ElevatED, I can attest first-hand that mentoring can provide life-changing connections that influence students’ lives at home, work, and in...
