Resources

Sabira Hussaini’s journey as an Afghan student and artist shows how challenges can be transformed into strength and hope. Through her art and EmpowerHer initiative, she empowers Afghan girls to dream boldly, believe in their own power, and pursue education and creativity as pathways to a brighter future.

The CSS Profile is a detailed financial aid application used by many colleges to award institutional aid, and it typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours to complete. Preparation is key—gathering documents like tax returns and bank statements in advance can streamline the process. Though more time-consuming than the FAFSA, completing the CSS Profile can lead to significant additional financial aid.

For something so important, it’s surprising that financial literacy and credit building don’t get the credit (no pun intended) that they deserve. You don’t hear much about it in school. It’s not often talked about among friends. It’s not even the type of thing that most families talk about.