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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
