Tracking Your Scholarship Applications: Tools & Templates for Staying Organized
Scholarships and Financial AidApplying for scholarships is a fantastic way to reduce college costs, but it can quickly become overwhelming. ... Read More
The Scholarship Thank You Letter: Why It Matters & How to Write a Great One
Scholarships and Financial AidCongratulations! You received a scholarship to help pay for college – that’s fantastic news! After the i... Read More
Scholarships for Specific Talents & Skills (Beyond Academics & Athletics)
Scholarships and Financial AidWhen you hear “college scholarships,” you might immediately think of awards for straight A’s... Read More
State-Specific Financial Aid Programs You Might Be Missing Out On
Scholarships and Financial AidWhen thinking about financial aid, most people focus on federal aid (like Pell Grants from the FAFSA) or schol... Read More
Understanding Your Student Aid Index (SAI): What It Means & How It Impacts Your Aid
Scholarships and Financial AidIf you’re filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you’ll encounter a new... Read More
FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Key Sections & Required Info
Scholarships and Financial AidApplying for financial aid for college often means filling out forms. Two of the most common ones are the FAFS... Read More
Grants vs. Scholarships: What’s the Difference and How to Get Both!
Scholarships and Financial AidOkay, so you’re wondering about grants and scholarships, right? Lots of folks get them mixed up. They bo... Read More
Merit Aid Deep Dive: How Colleges Award Scholarships Based on Academics, Talent & More (and How to Maximize Yours)
Scholarships and Financial AidWant to lower your college costs? College merit scholarships can help! This article dives into how to get meri... Read More
Micro-Scholarships: Earn College Money in High School!
Scholarships and Financial AidHey, wanna earn some cash for college right now, while you’re still in high school? Sounds good, right? ... Read More
Creating Your “Scholarship Application Kit”: Gather These Documents Now to Save Time Later
Scholarships and Financial AidApplying for scholarships takes time. But you can make it easier. Create a scholarship application checklist. ... Read More
Understanding College Costs: Public vs. Private vs. Out-of-State (Which is Really More Affordable After Aid?)
Scholarships and Financial AidUnderstanding college costs can be tricky. The public vs private college cost difference seems big. What about... Read More
Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer: Comparing Apples-to-Apples (Net Cost is Key!)
Scholarships and Financial AidGot your financial aid package? Great! But how do you choose? You must compare financial aid offers. Understan... Read More