With the rising costs of tuition, securing financial aid based on academic and extracurricular achievements can significantly alleviate the financial burden for students and their families. This has made the pursuit of merit scholarships a vital aspect of the college admissions process for many families in today’s current landscape of higher education. The process of … Read more
Are you worried about the rising costs of college education? Well, you’re not alone. Many families, regardless of their income level, are feeling the squeeze when it comes to paying for higher education. That’s where the concept of “chasing merit” comes in. It’s a term that refers to an admission strategy that many families are … Read more
After working in financial aid for several years, I understand that you may have questions and uncertainties about whether or not to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). So I thought that I would compile a list of the top 8 reasons why you should consider filling out the FAFSA. You … Read more
For most students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key first step in securing financial assistance for college. However, over the years I have had many students and their families ask me if filling out the FAFSA is mandatory or if it is worth their time and effort. In this article, … Read more
If you or your student are looking at which colleges to apply to in the future you probably feel overwhelmed at the amount of data you will encounter as you try and compare schools. Included in all of the data you are inundated with is the acceptance rate for each school. So you might be … Read more