JLV College CounselingSaving 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
How to Create a Realistic College Budget
A life of a college student is known to be very exciting, but it can also come with many challenges and obstacles. The most common fear among students is handling their finances while living away from their hometown for the first time. Paying for necessities like apartment rent, school, and other expenses can be difficult at first and the stress that comes with these financial issues can be overwhelming and lead to both psychical and psychological problems. Read More
December 2018 Scholarships
Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are a handful of scholarships with December 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of December Scholarships – there are currently 250 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – October 13, 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.
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