Need Scholarships for Fall? Scholarship deadlines are not over!
As the school year begins to draw to a close for high school and college students across the nation, you may assume there isn’t enough time for your child to qualify for any more scholarships. Luckily, that isn’t the case. In fact, many scholarship deadlines fall in late May and into June and even July,…
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Free College Tuition is Actually Possible at These Schools
The idea of free college tuition as a standard may seem like a pipedream, especially with an abundance of student loans and grants, but there are places where it is actually the norm. While there are certain requirements that must be met, students that make the cut can enjoy a high-quality college experience without the…
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4 Graduation Party Foods & Tips for Great Graduation Celebration
Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. If you have a high school or college senior, it’s almost time for a graduation celebration! If you plan on hosting the event and intend to…
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Spring Cleaning for Your High School Senior Heading to College
Spring cleaning is a tradition in many households, giving everyone a chance to get rid of the old and make room for the new. But spring cleaning with your high school senior might require different steps, especially if they will be heading away to college in the fall. Often, they need to do more than…
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Parent’s Guide to Freshman Orientation: Everything You Need to Know
Parents often experience the same mix of excitement and anxiety as their children do when it comes to starting college. It’s a big shift in the parent-child paradigm you have experienced so far, and you likely have a lot of questions regarding what your student’s life will be like while they are away. Luckily, many…
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A Student Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Freshman Orientation
You are about to start one of the biggest journeys in your life, and it all begins with your freshman orientation. Having the chance to visit your school and get your footing can make the actual transition into college life easier to manage, alleviating some of the nervousness you may have about becoming a college…
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Why a Full Ride Scholarship Requires Much More than Free College Tuition
When people hear the term “full-ride scholarship” or a “free ride” in relation to a college education, they often picture having everything handled. But a full-ride scholarship doesn’t necessarily make college free. Often, these arrangements only handle a part of the college experience. And your child is on the hook for the rest. So, what…
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How My Daughter Won A $500 Scholarship
A note from Jocelyn: I am often asked what inspired me to start The Scholarship System. Honestly, it started off as 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 for…
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How to Find Local Scholarships for Your Child’s College Education
College scholarship opportunities abound. But limiting your search to national or institutional scholarships means your child is missing out on some great opportunities. There are many local scholarships from organizations that offer funds to high school and college students in their area and have much less competition than those with a larger focus. Finding these…
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Helping Your Child With Choosing the Right College
The best way to know your child is choosing the right college depends on numerous factors. So, before you let the confusion surrounding the topic overwhelm you, here are some tips to make the whole decision more manageable.
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