Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some Common FAFSA Questions
When you think about financial aid, “quirky” might not be the first word that comes to mind. However, with something so complex as finances and all […]
Applying for Financial Aid: FAFSA and CSS Profile
Today we’re talking about applying for financial aid. Not the most exciting topic, but we promise, it’ll be worth it in the end. Let’s be […]
Getting a Division 1 Athletic Scholarship
Getting a Division 1 athletic scholarship is not an easy task. However, if your student has this goal, there are definitely tips that will increase his […]
National Merit Scholarships: The 5 Types + How to Qualify
National Merit Scholarships: A Fun-Sized Guide to All the Ways to Win If you’ve heard “national merit scholarships” tossed around like a magic ticket on college […]
Do National Merit Finalists Get Full-Ride Scholarships?
Do National Merit finalists get full-ride scholarships? In some cases, yes! Previously, we wrote about what ACT or SAT score can earn your student a full-ride […]
Achieve a Full Ride Scholarship: 4 Key Types Parents Must Know
The Shocking Competition for True Full Ride Scholarships I was listening to a financial call-in program the other day and the topic of how a mom […]
What Are Talent Merit Scholarships?
Does your student have a special skill they have developed for years? Have they practiced something for thousands of hours until they became better than almost […]
7 Things to Know About Competitive Merit Scholarships
7 Things to Know About Competitive Merit Scholarships (So You Don’t Bet Your Budget on a Maybe) When people hear “merit scholarships,” they picture a brainy […]
A National Merit Scholarship Success Story
A National Merit Scholarship Success Story I always love when parents share a merit scholarship success story! This one is from the mom of a National […]
Top 2 Essential Resources for Automatic Merit Scholarships
With the cost of college continuously on the rise, many college-bound students and their parents are desperately looking for ways to reduce the cost of college […]