March 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 March 2018 due dates. Check out the full list of March Scholarships – there are currently over 300 scholarships on the list! More scholarships will be added as they become available.

Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements. Read More

When Pressure Calls: Answer Comfortably

We all come under pressure in our lives. High school and college students have a lot of pressure related to doing well in their classes. College bound students feel the pressure of taking the SAT and ACT, as well as applying to college. College students feel the pressure of the increased school work and studying, as well as stressing over how they will pay for college. Unfortunately, we all experience stress and there can be visible signs of this stress. Luckily, Tommy John Wear has created an infographic that reminds us of some of the things we can do when we are feeling under pressure. Read More

Scholarship Saturday – January 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.

10 Things to Know About Getting into Your Dream College

Trying to find a way to get into the college you desire is a process every high school student thinks about. From test scores to crafting the perfect personal essay, there are a lot of things to consider. Here is a list of the top ten things you should know about getting into your top choice school. Read More

Why Was I Selected For Verification?

The financial aid process can be confusing, especially if this is your first time applying for financial aid. You might think everything is done after submitting your FAFSA. However, some students are selected for what is called, “verification.” What does it mean? Why were you selected for verification? And, what do you have to do if you are selected for verification? These are some common questions that I’ll help you understand.

What if verification?

When filling out the FAFSA, you and your parents manually entered your income and tax information. Verification is the way for you to prove the information you provided is accurate. You maybe selected for verification by the FAFSA or by the institutions you have submitted your applications. Depending on the accuracy of the information you reported when filling out the FAFSA, your financial aid offers can remain the same. However, if there were differences between the information you supplied on the FAFSA and the documents, your financial aid award offers may increase or decrease. Read More