JLV College Counseling15 Questions to Ask About Financial Aid Before Committing to a College
Financial aid is a very popular topic this time of year. For many students, financial aid may be the determining factor when choosing a college. Financial aid award letters will answer a lot of questions. However, there may be more questions you should ask before committing to a college. Some questions can easily be answered by reviewing the financial aid website, while others will need to be answered by someone in the admissions or financial aid offices at the colleges you are considering. Below are 15 questions about financial aid you should have answered before making your financial decision. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – March 18, 2017
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.
Moving To College? 4 Necessities You May Not Have Thought Of
When you go off to college, there are some things that you probably know that you’ll need. From notebooks to sheets for your bed, you want to have everything in the dorm room that you would have in your room at home. Before packing, there are some things that you need to consider that you might not think about and that no one likely tells you that you will need while you’re on campus. Read More
May 2017 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 May 2017 due dates. Check out the full list of May Scholarships – there are currently around 250 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
Can You Negotiate Your Financial Aid?
When financial aid award letters arrive, some students feel disappointed. They have been dreaming of attending a specific school, but the money is just not adding up. Many television shows and movies have showed this disappointment because it is something that happens so often in real life. Some counselors will tell you that you can negotiate your financial aid. But, can you negotiate financial aid? Students and families can do whatever they want. However, before picking up that phone to contact admissions or financial aid officers, follow these tips from someone who worked very closely with financial aid. Read More
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