by Heidi Macy | Oct 11, 2021 | Articles, Financial Aid & Scholarships
A Student Loan Hero survey of 882 college students confirms that too many lack knowledge about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are thus making college even more expensive. 85% didn’t know that the FAFSA determines eligibility for free aid like...
by Jacob Reeves | Oct 11, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships, High School
Since 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Program has awarded recognition and scholarships to top scholars across the country. They conduct an annual competition where fewer than 1% of students are designated as National Merit Scholars. How does one become eligible...
by Jacob Reeves | Oct 8, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
So, a student asked you for a recommendation letter. Now what? How do you write a recommendation letter? Recommendations are critical for securing scholarships and acceptance letters. A 2019 survey from the National Association for College Admission Counseling found...
by Jacob Reeves | Jun 11, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
When it comes to planning for college, it can be overwhelming to know where to start, especially when it comes to scholarships. Everyone encourages you to apply for and earn scholarships, but how do you find the right scholarships to apply for? This blog walks you...
by Jacob Reeves | May 21, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Public or private college? This is one of the first decisions to make when you’re looking at colleges. It’s important to know the differences between the two and to know some questions to ask to help you make the best choice for you! Before we get started, it’s a...
by Jacob Reeves | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles, College Prep, Financial Aid & Scholarships
When it comes to college admissions, many students automatically think about the looming deadlines or about waiting nervously to hear back from schools at the same time as all their classmates. While that might be the case for many students, students applying to...
