October is typically a frenzied month in the life of a high school senior who wants to attend college the following year. Applications for early decision and early action admissions are looming, and the financial aid season has begun with the arrival of the FAFSA...
With October 1 approaching, my last blog explained the differences and updates you might expect when filing a FAFSA for the 2021-22 academic year. It is one of the primary ways to apply for financial aid from federal, state and institutional sources. Almost 400 participating colleges,...
Maximizing college financial aid for 2021-22 will be crucial for many families in light of financial pressures due to COVID, the economy, and natural disasters. Filing a FAFSA is the first step for families getting their high school seniors ready for college. The Free Application...
The COVID crisis has made many families keenly aware of the importance of financial aid in providing funds to help cover college costs. For new high school seniors the first step in learning how much financial aid they can receive comes in October when they...
Do you have something you want to say, or experiences which have shaped your views that you really want to share with others? You can do this with your college and scholarship application essays. Each will require you to express your thoughts on a certain...
COVID continues to muddy the waters as to how families and students can pay for college. In most cases, they were able to rely on a combination of financial aid, student loans, savings, and scholarships to cover the basic costs. If those funds were not...
