As the end of the year winds down, applying for scholarships might not be on everyone’s mind, but they should be! For students who are serious about finding scholarships, this is a great time of year apply. While other students may have caught senioritis, staying in the scholarship loop late into the year could pay off big. (more…)
When we think of F the word that comes to mind is failure. (Then there is the other “F” word, but we will not go there here…) When you think of F in relationship to college life it is a screaming panic letter invested with all kinds of power. Who knew that your entire life was wrapped up in one little letter of the alphabet? But in reality F before it becomes failure (which is not, by the way, a terminal state) also can stand for Fear, Finances, and Fun. Those other F words are the ones that can lead to failing to complete college or to failing grades—which can also lead to failing to complete college.
(more...)While the end of the year can be extremely busy for students, high school Juniors have the added strain of prepping for the SATs. If you haven’t registered yet, you should look into doing so for the upcoming June test. I know that June should be a relaxing end to the school year and studying for an SAT test might not be on everyone’s radar; however, getting it out of the way now can save you loads of time next year when you’ll be much busier applying to schools.
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As another academic year begins to wind down, students should start thinking about college testing, specifically Juniors should consider registering for an upcoming ACT test (See test and registration dates below). The ACT is similar to the traditional college admissions test, the SAT, but some students may find the format is better suited towards their strengths in Math and Science. Unlike SAT tests, the ACT measures what you have learned and includes a section that consists of interpreting graphs. (more…)
Each year, many students fail to receive financial aid because they never registered with the Selective Service, and we want to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
To learn why you could be ineligible to receive federal financial aid or how to remedy this, read the recent post, Selective Service and Financial Aid from the StudentLoanNetwork blog.
I’m sure by now most of you have been scouring your award letters to find the best deal, and for those of you who still have a few years left to go this information can also help you as you are searching for colleges and becoming informed about paying for college.
Comparing financial aid award packages is not always as easy as it seems. Most students will just look at which school offered the most money, but not necessarily the stipulations that go along with it. For example, the college admission letter one school sent may have offered you a good amount of work-study award money, but if that requires you to work too many hours, it may not be worth it.
When evaluating your award offers, make sure you not only factor in aid put towards tuition, but also add in any extra expenses associated with that school. Will you need to pay for a flight to and from school? Or, maybe buy a car to drive to classes? Extra expenses add up quickly, so factor in any commuting you may have to do, the supplies your major may demand, and calculate these costs into your decision from the beginning to ensure that you can afford to go! (more…)
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