JLV College CounselingThe A-Z of Student Health
Thousands of new students have left home for the first time. In addition to cooking for yourself and doing your own washing, you have to look after your health. So to keep it simple, Dr. Felix gathered the most common student health problems into one infographic. From Kissing Disease to STDs, the doctor has you covered.
Dr. Felix has managed to find the most important issues to keep in mind. It’s no surprise that STIs are featured strongly on the list, but mental health is also really important. So whether you’re a freshman or not, have a look at their infographic, learn your ABCs, and look out for yourself and your friends. Read More
Scholarship Tip: Focus on Local Scholarships
The number of scholarships available can be overwhelming! You might be going through scholarship lists and not know where to start. National scholarships with big scholarship amounts can be attractive. However, these types of scholarships will have a lot of competition. Consider focusing your time on the local scholarships. Local scholarship might have a smaller dollar amount, but they will also have a smaller applicant pool. Smaller applicant pools will give you a better chance of winning a scholarship! Therefore, the best way to find scholarships with fewer applicants is to look locally! Check out these nine places to find local scholarships. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – October 20, 2018
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
Saving and Budgeting Tips for College Freshmen
By now, most college freshmen have made it nearly halfway through their semesters. You’ve experienced orientation, scoped out the best dining hall food, and maybe even pulled an all-nighter studying or writing an essay you should’ve started weeks ago. While we hope that you’ve successfully navigated college life, it never hurts to have a healthy reminder about saving and budgeting for the remainder of your college career. Read More
FAFSA is Submitted. Now What?
There is always a big push to get your FAFSA submitted. You and your parents or guardians have provided a lot of personal and financial information. You also had to list the colleges that should receive the FAFSA information. However, what happens after sending in your FAFSA? This is something many people are wondering about now that they have submitted their FAFSA. Below is a run down of what happens after you submit the FAFSA. Read More
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