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…
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…
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is an amazing education funding option for Florida state residents. Florida high school graduates who meet certain high academic achievement standards can receive up to 100% of tuition if they attend a Florida college or university. The application to apply for Florida Bright Futures is now available online. Even if you are…
Bad news: College can be expensive. Good news: before dismissing a college because of price, there’s something to try: Ask for more money. If your decision on which college your child attends depends on financial aid packages and-or scholarships, make sure you’re absolutely certain of your options. When financial aid packages aren’t sufficient to cover…
Here’s how to protect yourself: Look up the organization offering the scholarship. Scams often misuse the names of legitimate government and nonprofit organizations. They may also be using words like “national,” “federal,” “foundation,” or “administration.” Check out the site and if there is no phone number or the return address is a PO Box, this…