JLV College CounselingFinancial options when considering out-of-state colleges
Going to another state to attend college is a dream for many students. There a many benefits to attending a college out-of state including independence, new friends, and different weather. In addition, depending on where the student currently lives, going to a different state to attend colleges could provide more career and academic opportunities. Unfortunately, many students and their families think it is financially impossible to attend college out-of-state. Luckily, there are options that can make attending an out-of-state institution affordable. Read More
Scholarship Saturday – October 22, 2016
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.
College Search Tip – Research Study Abroad Options
Studying abroad is something many students look forward to when thinking about college. Studying abroad gives students the opportunity to experience the world while continuing their education. Students get to learn new perspectives, experience different cultures, and possibly learn a new language. Studying abroad is an amazing experience. However, study abroad programs are not created equal. Read More
Disability and Health Condition Scholarships
Scholarships for students with disabilities and/or health conditions
Students with disabilities and/or health conditions have a lot of barriers that other students may not. Sometimes these barriers include financial burdens due to medical costs. Luckily, there are many organizations and companies that want to help students (and sometimes their family members) with the cost of higher education by providing scholarships.
I have put together lists of scholarships available to students with disabilities and health conditions. As always, the lists will continue to grow as more scholarships are introduced and start accepting applications. In addition, scholarships will be taken off the list as they expire. I have divided the scholarships to make it easier to find scholarships open to you. Below are the new scholarship lists available: Read More
Don’t wait until the last minute to meet deadlines!
Many of us have the habit of waiting until the last minute to work on something with a due date. We typically think we have time and do not need to rush to get the work done. This can include schoolwork, college applications, scholarship applications, or even paying bills. While some deadlines can be extended, there is no guarantee of an extension. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to deadlines but work on those items earlier to ensure you get them in on time.
If you’re thinking there is no way you would miss a due date, here are five things that could happen to any of us. Read More
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