paying for college

Have these deadlines passed? Click here for our most recent list of scholarships! Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. The end of the summer is nearing and it’s back to school time! With school back in session, managing time can be tricky.…

Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. The end of school year is nearing and your student’s attention is probably focused on finishing up the school year BUT scholarship deadlines are flying by! Great news though…it’s not too late! NOW is the opportunity for…

When your student is preparing to head to college, the expected family contribution (EFC) on their FAFSA plays a big role in the kind and amount of financial aid they may receive. If your student isn’t ready to complete their FAFSA, then using an EFC calculator can help them get an estimate of what may…

The scholarship process involves a lot of information. Your student may submit dozens of applications, each requiring a variety of scholarship materials, each and every year. Simply keeping track of all of that can quickly become overwhelming, if not completely unmanageable, unless they take the proper steps. For many scholarships, your student will need to…

Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below.   It’s no secret that college is painfully expensive. What better way to help ease the financial burden of college tuition and expenses than applying for these great scholarships?! A scholarship win can help make your…

Pursing scholarships for languages can be a great way to make college more affordable. Many students find language fascinating. They may relish in the idea of speaking fluently with people from other countries or want to explore the nuances of how words are structured and change throughout the ages. Whether your student is interested in…

As the school year begins, a new batch of high school seniors typically set their sights on college. They start reviewing options, identifying costs, and preparing their applications for admission (if they haven’t done so already). When reviewing costs at each school, room and board is a common line item on the list, especially for…

When college students need to cover the cost associated with getting their degree, many assume that student loans are always part of the financial aid package. While many schools do include loans as a means of paying for their programs, there are also colleges that meet 100% financial need entirely loan-free. This means your child…

We have all heard the phrase, “The early bird gets the worm”, and the same holds true for scholarships. Did you know that students don’t need to wait until their junior or senior year in high school to prep, apply, and secure scholarships?! There are a number of scholarship opportunities for students that are in…

Everyone knows that college can be expensive. Beyond costs like tuition and room and board, textbooks are one of the expenses that students struggle to manage. One survey even showed that about 43 percent of college students choose to skip meals so they can afford materials for their classes. 31 percent decide to take fewer…