Financial Aid & Scholarships

How to Avoid Scholarship and “Conference” Scams

How to Avoid Scholarship and “Conference” Scams

Don’t fall for a scholarship or “conference” scam. Scam organizations can get your name based on PSAT contact information that was shared or other college-oriented companies with whom you may have shared information.  If you receive something in the mail offering you a scholarship or says you’ve been chosen to attend a seminar or program,…

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Apply for Scholarships. Get Free Money.

Want free money for college?  Apply for scholarships. You’ll be helping yourself and your parents. There are thousands of scholarships.  Most interestingly, each scholarship is looking for different things from students.  So if your grades aren’t the best, there are still scholarships for you. Scholarships are specified for students based on grade, ethnicity, religion, personalities,…

New SAT Scores Give Florida Students Bright Futures Advantage

Florida high school seniors should take advantage of the new SAT scores and apply for the Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship program. The Bright Futures Scholarship is still using the old scores for eligibility even though the raw scores on the new SAT test are significantly higher than the old. In other words, students who would…

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…