You Can Afford College with Quinton Lampkin

In this final episode of season 1, Quinton talks about how to prepare for college; how to select a college that fits you best; important tips on how to be successful once you are in college; and resources and suggestions on where to turn to for help with the college application process and after entering college.

Quinton speaks with an award-winning consultant Dr. LaNysha Adams about the impact of COVID-19 on higher education, making education plans during the COVID-craziness, and her experience as an education entrepreneur. 

This week Quinton talks to Mischael Metelus about his relationship to money, money management advice, college affordability, and breaking bad financial habits. 

Even before the pandemic, our nation's teenagers, particularly first-generation and limited-income students of color, faced a series of roadblocks on their way to college. Today, many first-generation students are pushing forward and towards the college finish-line despite the lack of reliable technology equipment, timely financial aid advice, consistent mental health counseling to navigate the pandemic's stressors, or the chronic trauma of being at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. In this episode, Quinton shares seven tips for making this year’s college-going process successful. 

In this episode, Quinton talks about the importance of advisers across high school and university settings, championing and educating students on key financial strategies that will provide a pathway to education degrees for black male students.

In this week's episode, Quinton gives strategies to identify a list of colleges that could put smiles on your face!

The clock is ticking. Have you kicked off your scholarship search? If so, how has your search been so far?! Not good? Don’t worry. In this episode, Quinton shares a few tips to help you get started.

Parents have a special role in encouraging our nation's youngsters to "keep their head up and their heart hopeful." In this episode, Quinton shares a few tips to help you support your teenager in believing that, yes, their college dreams are still possible, despite the chaos and challenges of COVID-19. The bottom line is this: remember that your unconditional love and timely action in following the steps discussed in this episode will help your youngsters handle the anxiety over their college decisions.  

Last week, Quinton shared a few tips to help you choose a life that brings you joy, authenticity, and fulfillment. This week, he goes deeper into exploring what happens if the life you choose includes a dream career that doesn't pay a lot of money (at least in the beginning).

In my mid-twenties, I walked away from a traditional money-making career path in consulting to become an educator. Many of my closest friends cautioned me that my decision to become an educator would be signing up for a life of poverty. However, I was willing to do so if it meant improving the life outcomes of overlooked students.

Before leaving the consulting company, I spent months figuring out: "What am I meant to do in life?" I want to share my journey with you in hopes that if you've been asking yourself this same question lately, this episode gives tips on how to get started!