Category: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Just as you might be breathing a sigh of relief that the first round of applications are submitted, it’s time to think about scholarships & accessing financial aid. Federal Student Aid, the US Department of Education Office that manages the FAFSA, is in the process of fully overhauling the application process. Whether you have a… Continue reading Applying for Financial Aid or Scholarships? The New FAFSA is coming and there’s a lot to know

Whether a student is submitting applications in the next week, or just starting out in 9th or 10th grade, there are a few things you should know about merit aid right now.

If you are thinking scholarships will be a part of your family’s plan to pay for college, there are steps you can take right now to access those opportunities. Whether your student will begin 12th grade or 9th grade in the Fall, it’s not too soon or too late to start.

Scholarship season is right around the corner. While you can find scholarships throughout the year, the peak of scholarship season is from November/December through February/March.

During the December/January school break, it is a good time to be doing scholarship research. Applying to scholarships is a very time-consuming endeavor.

Learn how parents can be involved with the scholarship search process and why parent participation can be so important. 

Navigating the financial aid landscape can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are some strategies to help you take advantage of the opportunities that are available.

In this video, scholarship expert, Jenna Greenwood, discusses important strategies that can support your scholarship search process.

Scholarship season is right around the corner. While you can find scholarships throughout the entire year, the peak of scholarship season is from November/December through February/March. So, now is the time to get your scholarship search process started.

If you plan on applying for financial aid to help reduce the cost of college, then check out this video. Financial aid expert, Jenna Greenwood, provides advice on how to maximize your opportunities to get more financial aid.