college aid

Navigating Your Way Through the FAFSA and the CSS Profile

For high school seniors seeking financial aid for college next year, the time is quickly approaching to fill out the 2021-2022 FAFSA and the 2021-2022 CSS Profile; both applications open on October 1, 2020. Families should complete the applications as early as possible to ensure that they meet all deadlines and that the schools still…

8 Tips for Winning College Scholarships

8 Tips for Winning College Scholarships

Can you make a short movie on the dangers of distracted driving?  Are you a leader? Are you tall?  There is a scholarship for you!  Even if your grades aren’t stellar. Scholarships are specified for students based on grade, ethnicity, religion, personalities, hobbies, choice of majors, family history, types of service projects, organizations, skills, ability to answer essay…

Tips, Advice, and Information on Academic Merit Scholarships

Tips, Advice, and Information on Academic Merit Scholarships

What is an academic merit scholarship? Merit scholarships are scholarships awarded for achievement and are not financial need–based. They can be awarded on the basis of academic, athletic, artistic, or special interest merit. Academic merit scholarships are typically awarded by a college’s admissions office and are based on the key characteristics admissions officers look at:…

Apply for Federal Student Aid

Seniors: This information is important. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS PROFILES (if applicable) AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A number of merit aid scholarships require the FAFSA or CSS PROFILE to be filled out, and you don’t want to miss those deadlines! The FAFSA also determines eligibility for federal…