jacque
I know many of the high school students I work with are getting prepared to fill out the FAFSA. This can be a very overwhelming process, but it is essential to making sure you explore your options for financing your college education.
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chris
Now that we’re getting into November, application deadlines are just around the corner! It’s really important to know about college priority deadlines and scholarship deadlines. Why are they so important? It can help your chances of getting in and also determine whether or not you get extra scholarships from your school! Let’s start by talking about normal college deadlines. A college deadline is just the final day that they’ll accept… Read More
chris
By now, a lot of seniors are starting to get their financial aid awards back from different colleges. Usually, the award has a few different kinds of numbers on it, and it’s not always clear what you’re getting. We’ve already talked about what kinds of financial aid there are in a number of different posts. Now, we need to talk about how you actually accept the aid you get from… Read More
vanessa
The CSS Profile is another very important financial aid document!
chris
With only a few months left before the summer, now’s the time to start hunting for scholarships if you haven’t already started. There are literally thousands of different scholarships available out there, and it’s just a matter of looking for them to get the college dollars you need. Before you search, let me tell you about what kinds of scholarships are out there to give you an idea of what… Read More
chris
Okay, so last time we looked at what things colleges want from you. If you’ve chosen your college and you’ve got the requirements, you’re almost there! Now all you need to do is make sure that your college choice is affordable. How much does college really cost, anyway? It’s good to know about different kinds of institutions and what kinds of financial aid you can get to help you pay… Read More
vanessa
Completing the FAFSA might seem intimidating, so if you feel like you need help, ask your school counselor or another caring adult. Can’t find help? Let me know! FAFSA Requirements To complete the FAFSA, you (the student) must meet the following requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (resident or refugee) of the United States with a valid Social Security Number (SSN). You must be a high school senior, or have a high… Read More
vanessa
“Paying for college cost is never easy, yet there are various sources available that can make your dream of attending college a reality”
justin
We are almost done with our five-part series, because we are finally on part four. It seems like people worry most about paying for college, so if you are one of those people, this is for you. Also check out the other post about financial aid and paying for college. Is everyone eligible for financial aid? If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, then chances are you are… Read More
violeta
Recently, I was thinking about first-generation college parents and how much information out there is really is targeted to them. In doing in so, it made me think about my parents and their experience with my attending college. This gave me the idea to talk to my mom and ask her about her concerns and overall insecurities with the American college system. My parents immigrated from Mexico and just barely… Read More