Explore financial aid options Dave, a guidance counselor whose sons both attended private colleges on merit scholarships advises, “Start doing your homework about colleges and their academic and merit-aid programs early, and as you narrow down the choices, make a personal contact and/or visit with the admission office. Having a support person on the college campus is a real plus when it comes to staying abreast of individual scholarship requirements and deadlines.” Talk openly about…
If you are applying to a state college, you’ve noticed the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. In many colleges, the difference can be…
Most of us spend our entire childhood dreaming about the day we’ll be independent. No rules, no parents making the decisions, and all the…
One of the most stressful parts of preparing for college is figuring out how to pay for it. College tuition is expensive, and costs…
Once you start preparing for college and searching for scholarships, it becomes very evident that there’s a lot of scholarship money available. That doesn’t…
Start planning for financial aid early Finding the money you need to attend a two- or four-year institution or vocational/career college is a challenge,…
Ability to Benefit Colleges may or may not award federal aid to students without a high school or equivalency diploma, unless the student has…
If you qualified for a federal Pell Grant in your financial aid package, there are other financial aid opportunities that you should know about.…
Parents who rank high on the income scale often rush up to me after my financial aid information seminars wondering if they have any…
Opportunities for Native Americans to pursue higher education continue to grow, due in part to the federal government’s mandate to provide aid and support…