Once the applications are processed and the acceptance letters roll in, it’s easy to get excited, especially if your child got accepted by their dream school. But, acceptance isn’t everything. Financial aid packages are usually quick to follow, detailing exactly what kind of support your student will receive while they pursue their education. And, just…
Spring is upon us in most areas of the country this month and with that comes the realization that the school year is coming to an end. If you have been applying for scholarships for the better part of the year, this can be a time of great apprehension. The financial worries are real as…
Let’s face facts; making a college decision is hard for students. Typically, they have limited information about what their life will be like at the school, and it can take a significant amount of time to determine which option is best for them. If your child has been wait-listed at their top choice school, their…
As college decision day draws closer, many students are still scrambling to make sure they have enough money to pay for college. In most cases, your child will have their financial aid award letters available, providing you with enough information to determine what they will need to pay for college at the schools where they’ve…
Everyone knows that college is expensive. Often, students have to take out loans to make obtaining a degree possible, leaving them wondering what they could do to pay down student loans faster. Having a significant debt load hanging over their heads is burdensome, affecting their ability to acquire other financial products and requiring a serious chunk…
At this point, most parents have heard about 529 plans. Perhaps you’ve even used one to save for your child’s college expenses. These college savings plans, known as a type of qualified tuition program, give families the ability to stash some cash away and earn tax-free interest to help their student pay for college expenses….
A lot of students are intrigued by the idea of a gap year. Not only does this time away from academia remove the stress of keeping up with their studies, but many use this period to help explore who they are as a human being, see the world, volunteer with an organization that is close…
An internship can be a vital part of the college experience. Not only will they give your student experience in the real-world of business, but they can make your student especially competitive when pursuing an opening with the company of their dreams. Furthermore, internships are also exceptional learning opportunities. While most students use job postings…
Winning a scholarship is a wonderful feeling. Even if it doesn’t cover all of the costs associated with your child’s college, it makes it easier for other financial aid, like grants, to cover the rest. The one potential downfall, which we often receive questions about, is scholarship displacement. What is Scholarship Displacement? Scholarship displacement, sometimes…
Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. While spring break should be a time for your student to catch up on rest and relaxation, it’s also the perfect time to find and apply to scholarships to help fund their college education. Taking…
