How to Maximize Summer Break to Win Scholarships
Summer break. It is a classic time for rest and relaxation, especially for the high school and college students in your life. But failing to see it as an opportunity to get ahead with scholarship applications means your child is missing out. Choosing to maximize summer break to build a scholarship-worthy resume is just a…
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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 for the summer, you may assume there isn’t enough time for your student to qualify for any more scholarships. Luckily, that isn’t the case. In fact, many scholarship deadlines fall in late May and into June…
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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’re gearing up for a grad party for your high school or college senior, planning a successful graduation celebration is crucial. Hosting the event and…
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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
What Does Freshman Orientation Offer Parents? The college or university your child chooses to attend will play a big part in not just their lives, but the lives of their entire family. And it will do so for the next four years. Freshman orientation and other college orientations help students and parents transition to the…
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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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