5 FAFSA Filing Tips to Maximize Your College Financial Aid

Planning on taking out a loan to pay for college? The first thing you’ll need to do is fill out your FAFSA form.

The process seems simple enough, but how you answer those questions greatly affects how much financial aid you will receive. Read More

A Student’s Guide to Balancing Working and Writing

Balancing work and your academics can be a challenge but it is far from an impossible feat. Many students either want or need to maintain a job throughout their studies. There are many benefits to earning and learning at the same time. In addition to enhancing your skillset and providing valuable experience, the workplace can also be an excellent place to expand your social circle and industry contacts. Read More

How Scholarship Judges Choose Winners

A common question I get from students and parents is how to win a scholarship. I have provided many tips that can get students noticed, but unfortunately not every qualified student can win every scholarship they have sent their application. I have served on quite a few scholarship committees and I’ll share what the review and decision process can look like behind the scenes. While all scholarships decision-making will be a little different, many of the steps will be similar for a lot of scholarships you will consider sending your application. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – September 22, 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.

 

 

Mental Health Fields You Might Consider Studying in College

When it comes to choosing which degree to enroll in at college, it can be tough making the decision. You haven’t worked in the field, so you don’t truly understand what’s involved in each career path. That’s where research comes in handy.

If you’re interested in getting into health care, you’ll find that many specialties within this industry are growing well and worth investigating further. The health care industry is big and booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the United States, many of the professions on the list are health care–related ones.

If mental health careers have been on your radar, it’s time to find out some of the fields likely to have excellent career prospects over the coming years. Read on for the lowdown on some specialties you might want to study at college soon. Read More