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Student Loan Interest Rates Soar: What this means for Black Students
The cost of college education is becoming more expensive. Not only are many institutions of higher education raising tuition, but the cost of borrowing to finance college education is expected to rise. Soon, student loan interest rates on both federal and private...
Bank Failures Prompt Concerns in the Student Housing Market
Banks are central to the housing market because they lend money to businesses and developers to purchase properties and finance projects. Within the first five months of 2023, several banks failed. On March 8th, Silvergate Bank announced it would close and sell off...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Mental Health Partnerships
Mental health is a primary focus of personal well-being. The pandemic brought to light and exacerbated the need for many to not only address their mental health concerns but to seek out treatment actively and openly. While this is true for the general population, it...
Obstacles and Underinvestment: Black Students and Higher Education
One of the Black students' most common challenges is access to resources within higher education. State and federal funding disparities essentially keep Black students from needed resources—at both Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly...
Student Mental Wellness at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Student Housing of America, Inc. (SHA) exists to provide safe, affordable residential housing and resources for HBCU students, fostering academic excellence while supporting their physical and mental well-being. Over the past decade, social anxiety, depression, and...
The Current State of Student Housing
Student Housing of America, Inc. (SHA) and similar organizations provide safe, affordable residential housing for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other educational institutions. The importance of student housing has never...