JLV College CounselingScholarship 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
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
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