Paying for college begins here
A note from Jocelyn: I am often asked what inspired me to start The Scholarship System. Honestly, it started off as a solving a need. I had friends and family trying to find a way to pay for college without borrowing more money for it. They knew I had gotten enough scholarship money to pay…
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With spring break here, students have some extra time on their hands. While we certainly believe students should take this time to relax and catch up on some R&R, we also think it is a great time to knock out some applications for scholarships. Here is a list of 25 scholarships to apply to before…
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The idea of applying to scholarships can be overwhelming for students and parents alike. Many parents and students have a range of misconceptions about how the scholarship process works, when you can apply, where the money goes, and even if it will ever get easier. Luckily, there are answers to all of those concerns…
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Tax season isn’t often considered a fun time. But it is a chance to take advantage of certain educational tax benefits which may help lower the amount of federal taxes you owe this tax year.
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With students having some free time over holiday break, we thought we’d share these. The best part? The majority have minimal requirements which means most students are eligible to apply. Time to get busy!
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College is near and you’re freaking out over the cost. We want to talk about a few key expenses AND how to cut those expenses too. These next 5 minutes could save you $12,436.56. (No, we are not GEICO.. but we save families money too!)
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Fun topic time. Studying Abroad. Costs. Timing. Internships. Visas. Language Barriers. There can be tons of impediments to studying abroad! In this article as well as quick video, we are going to answer all your questions about studying abroad and whether or not it is a possibility. What is studying abroad? Study abroad is an…
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Wondering how your college credits transfer? Colleges and universities are making millions off of students just like you. Let’s talk about how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. There are multiple situations in which students have to transfer credits. Below are just a few: Transferring from 4-year college to another 4-year college Transferring…
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In the last post, we talked about 3 ways to reduce your child’s tuition bill. We covered specific exams that can eliminate certain required courses as well as discussed whether or not staying in state actually saves students money. If you missed that video, you can check it out here: Paying for College Part 1: Reducing…
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So your student is planning on attending college. You’re excited, they’re excited.. so then comes in the research. Or perhaps your student is already admitted into college. Again, very exciting! That’s such an accomplishment! And then comes the bill – and college tuition costs are not cheap. Next thing you know, you have a gaping…
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