Tour of Western Colleges
The Apache Point Observatory operated by New Mexico State University for the Astrophysical Research Consortium which includes the University of Washington, University of Chicago, University of...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Update
This article provides an excellent summary of what is new in the world of college financial aid. While many colleges will consider students for scholarships simply by reviewing an admissions...
View ArticleSelective College Applications Surge
Applications to highly selective colleges for the Fall of 2010 have surged this year, particularly those offering generous financial aid packages with no loans.
View ArticleScholarship Opportunities
While most of the money available to students is institutional aid offered by the colleges, local scholarships are an additional source of funds students should consider. Finding these local...
View ArticleColleges Will be Required to Post Actual Costs of Attendance in 2011
Colleges will be required by the Fall of 2011 to provide a college net calculator on their websites, so families can determine the true cost of each college. You can read more about this valuable...
View ArticleLive Webcast on Financial Aid April 6th at 4pm Pacific Time
Tune in Tuesday, April 6th at 4pm Pacific Time and learn more about paying for college from the Wall Street Journal and Unigo.com panel of financial aid experts. For more details about financial...
View ArticleGetting More Financial Aid
This article provides excellent suggestions in support of increasing financial aid offers.
View ArticleUnderstanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Process
This article from the Washington Post provides an excellent financial aid case-study at one college, helping families understand more about how the process works with regard to merit aid offers at many...
View ArticleColleges Now Required to Post Total Cost of Attendance
Now that colleges are required to post the full cost of attendance on their financial aid webpages, families will get a more accurate picture of college costs. The College Navigator, which provides a...
View ArticleFree NELA Center for Student Success workshops
The NELA Center for Student Success is pleased to announce our Fall Online Workshop Series! These workshops are free and available to everyone.
View ArticleUpcoming Workshop on Completing Financial Aid Forms
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary financial aid form that must be completed by all families wishing to receive college financial aid. Even if you don't think you...
View ArticleUpdate on Financial Aid
This update from theWashBoard.org provides valuable information for students regarding scholarships Have you seen the new student-created videos on theWashBoard.org on YouTube? A number of scholarship...
View ArticleScholarships
It pays to do a search on each of your college websites to determine if there are scholarships that require individual applications or have early deadlines. While most merit scholarships are assigned...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Event: January 15, 2014
College Financial Aid – The Best Kept Secret in America (CFA402) Description: This course will enable participants to understand how the college financial aid system works, so they can use this...
View ArticleAppealing Financial Aid Awards
Read this interesting article on appealing financial aid awards to learn more about how the process works (and does not work).
View ArticleExcellent Video on Searching for Merit and Financial Aid Awards
Here is an excellent video by Lynn O’Shaughnessy explaining the use of CollegeData.com to research various college merit and financial aid awards.
View ArticleFinancial Aid Update
Now is a good time for families to check all financial aid deadlines and requirements on each college’s financial aid website. Cappex is offering a free online session: The Financial Aid + FAFSA 101 ,...
View ArticleFinancial and, in some cases, Merit Aid Deadlines Fast Approaching
Check rapidly approaching financial aid deadlines for all of the colleges on your list on their financial aid webpages. Some also require the FAFSA or PROFILE for merit aid, so get familiar with the...
View ArticleComparing Financial and Merit Aid Awards
Here are some useful tools to help you compare your award letters from colleges: Award Letter Comparison Tool Advanced Award Letter Comparison Tool College Board Comparison Tool
View ArticleWashington Scholarships
Start building your profile on the Washboard.org website and get updates on scholarship opportunities for Washington students. Many opportunities are posted on the site, including events to help...
View ArticleBig Changes to the Financial Aid Process Ahead
Families of current high school juniors should consider the upcoming changes to the financial aid process, as the 2015 tax year will now be included in financial aid reviews. Other changes are afoot,...
View ArticleFinancial Aid Changes Ahead
Here is a helpful summary prepared by the Dept. of Education, summarizing the upcoming changes to the financial aid system in 2017-2018.
View ArticleChanges to Financial Aid Filing Dates
Read more about the changes to the financial aid process in this helpful guide. Families may now file the FAFSA on October 1st, rather than January 1st. Another big change is that applicants will use...
View ArticleLooking for Scholarships? Check out Scholly
Set up an account and have Scholly reach out to you and let you know what scholarships might be out there for you. As you start getting your financial and merit aid awards from the colleges to which...
View ArticleDeadlines for Financial Aid
Here is a terrific update from Jeff Levy regarding the upcoming financial aid deadlines: For those families applying for financial aid, the Regular Decision financial aid submission deadlines have...
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