In the world of financial aid, the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is king. So, what is the FAFSA? It is a critical set of forms that determine whether a student is eligible for federal grants and loans, and is used by schools during the crafting of a student’s financial aid package. If…
How to pay for college; it’s one of the biggest questions on every student’s mind. After all, tuition, room and board, supplies, they all add up, and the totals can be shocking. While the core question is simple, the answer is often incredibly complex. There are so many options your student can pursue, and it…
The end of the school year is nearing, and your student’s attention is probably focused on finishing up the school year, BUT students who plan to attend college should focus on scholarship deadlines that are flying by! Great news, though… It’s not too late! NOW is the opportunity for your child to use these final…
Many students dream of heading out of state for college. However, out-of-state tuition costs can be a substantial barrier. Luckily, there are ways for out-of-state students to pay in-state tuition rates. This can make college significantly more affordable while still allowing them to pursue their dream of striking out on their own. Here’s what you…
…the ideal time actually would have been earlier. So when exactly should your child start applying for scholarships? In this post, we break down the ‘scholarship seasons’ and let you know exactly when your child should start looking for the big bucks for college.
Finding scholarship opportunities for higher education can be challenging in its own right, but when your student also has to dodge scholarship scams, it is even more daunting. Some companies use fake scholarship applications to collect people’s personal data and sell it to third parties. Others gather information that allows them to steal the identity…
Everyone has seen news about skyrocketing college expenses and wondered, Why is college so expensive?” It’s everywhere anyone looks, and it only seems to be getting worse. It’s no secret college tuition is too high, has risen too quickly, and debt is unmanageable for a staggering number of students. Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached…
Many people are unfamiliar with the concept of a scholarship resume. In fact, as a parent of a high school or college student, you may be wondering why they need a resume at all. Scholarship committees generally don’t request a resume, so it seems like extra work that isn’t necessary. But, it is essential, especially…
Many financial aid opportunities are only available to people from specific demographics. Native American scholarships and grants aim to support one of the most underrepresented – and often poverty-stricken – groups of prospective college students nationwide, ensuring college is accessible. Overall, these are excellent opportunities for qualifying high school students. Along with potentially substantial awards,…
College is expensive. As a result, many students rely on student loans to pay for their schooling, including programs offered by the federal government. The Direct Stafford Loan is the most widely used form of federal student loan, providing federal financial aid options for undergraduate and graduate students. However, just because federal Stafford loans are…
