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Author: Jason Bullock

Supporting Students with Disabilities – Free Webinar Series

These upcoming webinars cover crucial topics, from requesting accommodations to exploring career pathways and making the most of campus resources. March 4 | 4:00 PM ET – Steps to AccommodationsRegister here: loom.ly/n5Z3q6g  March 24 | 4:00 PM ET – Postsecondary Career Pathways: It’s Not Just UniversityRegister here: loom.ly/bW3Shdo  April 8 | 4:00 PM ET – Make the Read More

FAFSA simplification is an elusive goal

Will you be ready to help students when the 2026-27 FAFSA form releases? There are two things we already know about upcoming changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): 1. In November, President Biden signed the FAFSA Deadline Act, establishing Oct. 1 as the release date for the FAFSA. The bill had Read More

Section 504

21% of college students report having a disability, 1.4 million K-12 students have a 504 plan, and 7.5 million K-12 students have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Section 504 is key to maintaining equal access to education for students with disabilities in the K-12 setting and college.  What’s going on? 17 Attorney Generals (Texas, Alaska, Alabama, Read More

Transition Planning for Autistic High School Students Heading to College

The college environment is drastically different from high school. Schedules: Students move from a very structured environment to one in which they have more control over their time. Living Arrangements: Students need to navigate living among peers with constant distractions. Self-Advocacy: Students need to advocate for themselves after their 18th birthday. Emotional Regulation: Students need Read More

Free College Guide for Your Students

The Woodward Hines Education Foundation has created a comprehensive college guide that can help your students plan, prepare, and pay for college. The College Guide is available free for download on their Get 2 College website. It includes sections for Middle School students and High School students as well as current College students and is Read More

New Scholarship: Momentum for Juniors

The Momentum Scholarship is designed to encourage juniors to start applying for financial aid early. One lucky high school junior will win a $1,000 scholarship for proactively applying this winter. It is being offered by Going Merry to High School Juniors (Class of 2026). How can they apply? How to Apply:  Simply create or sign Read More

10 Commandments of the College Admissions Process (Part 2)

So, last week I shared my thoughts on the important basics, as families begin the college admissions process. I talked about: Commandment # 1:  advised that students spend some time understanding who they are, what they want, and where they’d like to be in the future. Commandment # 2: cautioned families to do their best Read More

Summer Science Program Available for Your Students

The Summer Science Program (SSP), which currently offers high school juniors not-for-credit collaborative, rigorous research tracks in Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Genomics, and Synthetic Chemistry which are hosted on college campuses throughout the country. The program meets 100% of demonstrated financial need (as determined by their financial aid application) for every admitted student including need-based aid for Read More

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