What Do You Need On-Hand to Complete the FAFSA?
It’s February and you have finally decided to sit down to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You know this form is crucial to determining your eligibility for financial aid, but have been putting this off because you are afraid of becoming overwhelmed or are concerned that you will complete it incorrectly. Before you begin you need to determine whether you are dependent or independent when it comes to income. Independent students can fill out this form using their own financial information; dependent students also need to... Read The Rest →
Holidays Ignite Students’ Pinterests
This week we welcomed special guest Kelly Lieberman, a social media manager and consultant who helps small businesses find and engage their online community. Following are her thoughts regarding how students use Pinterest during the holidays. So why is Pinterest so popular at this time of year? One reason is that it takes just a few clicks to spark your holiday inspiration. Secret boards have made it extremely easy to create master wish lists for items they’re hoping to receive and with just a few clicks, students can quickly and... Read The Rest →
Financial Aid Calendar: Apply Early and Meet Your Deadlines
Millions of families apply for financial aid successfully each year, and approximately two-thirds of full-time college students receive some type of aid. So, what’s the best way to get financial aid? Start by researching available programs, policies and deadlines. Next, follow the procedures rigorously and make sure all deadlines are met. Note: This calendar is only a general guide and does not apply to all colleges. Consult financial aid materials, financial aid offices and individual websites for the specific requirements and deadlines for each of your colleges. The Summer Before... Read The Rest →
Open Mic Night #CollegeCash Twitter Seminar September 29
As most of you know I recently launched the twitter seminar #CollegeCash! I am thrilled with the success of this launch and our first few seminars have been informative and well attended. I would like to thank all of you for supporting my work and welcome all our new online seminar participants. What I enjoy most about social media platforms is the engagement and networking. As our new community on Twitter grows my vision of providing a space for us to connect, engage, learn and support each other has come... Read The Rest →