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DID YOU KNOW.....The Obama administration has announced plans to raise the maximum size of the Federal Pell Grant by $200 to $5,550 for Fall 2010. Take a few minutes to explore links that celebrate some of the great accomplishments of African-Americans: A Black History Month Hotlist Famous Black Inventors It is customary for students to begin planning their summer early in the year. In this issue Ventures Scholars will find information and a variety of sources that will help them in planning their summer activities and adding substance to their academic resume through career experience, skill enhancement programs, and campus visits. College admissions look forward to college applications with a long list of extracurricular activities. A student with a history of extracurricular activities is considered to have leadership and communication skills, and proud of their accomplishments, therefore, more likely to be involved in campus groups and activities. February is also the month of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or better known as FAFSA, which has gone through a makeover. This issue features articles that help explain those changes, and how they will benefit you as a student, especially in the long run. Financial aid has become a must-have for students interested in attending college and obtaining a great financial aid package should be top item on seniors to do list this month. WATCH CHARTA SQUADS’ FAFSA HOORAY ON YOUTUBE! Charta Squad is back with a new number one hit single, a remake of Naughty By Nature’s Hip Hop Hooray. Learn all about the FAFSA in this groundbreaking new video The Ventures Scholars Program would like to publicly congratulate all Ventures Scholars that have been accepted or awarded for the Fall 2010 semester. Any Ventures Scholars that have been accepted into a college or have been awarded a scholarship by any institutions (member or non-member college) or organization are encouraged to notify us. Scholars that have accepted to attend a college are also encouraged to respond. All interested Ventures Scholars can email abaez@ventures.org with their full name and a list of colleges they were accepted or the name of the college they plan to attend. We will feature these exceptional students in the next issue. Lastly, Happy Valentine’s Day!

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