You’ve submitted your application but you still have some work to do. It’s time to put the icing on the cake you’ve been baking for the last three and a half years. We’re down to the details and crumbs. Get your official transcripts sent from your school to each college. These are not sent automatically…
Starting July 1, a completed FAFSA will be required from all students applying for and/or receiving a Bright Futures scholarship. This new law, applies to incoming freshman as well as students renewing their Bright Futures scholarships. Students who do NOT submit a FAFSA application will not receive their Bright Futures Scholarship money this fall.
Don’t miss the February 1 deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While June 30 is the government deadline, Feb 1 is the deadline for many schools if a student wants to be eligible for a merit scholarship and other scholarships. International College Counselors strongly recommends that every student fill out the FAFSA regardless of income. Students and their families should not wait until the last minute to fill out FAFSA, says International College Counselors. It is a long form with many questions that need documents to help answer them.
Expert college admissions counselor Mandee Heller Adler writes about grants, general school scholarships and loans. Included in the college admissions blog from International College Counselors are Pell Grants, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and scholarships. The scholarships for high school students include school-specific scholarships, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, unusual scholarships for high school students and more. High schools students are encouraged to look into all sources of funds for college. High school students in need of help on their college applications and need help with the college admissions process should contact Mandee Heller Adler at International College Counselors.
International College Counselors offers advice on applying for financial aid. College counselors recommend that all seniors fill out the FAFSA if they feel they need financial aid. Students must fill out the FAFSA and the CSS/Profile to be considered for financial aid whether in California or Miami. College Counselors at International College Counselors are available to help students on their FAFSA or if they have questions for a college counselor.