It is time for your students and their parents to begin thinking about completing the FAFSA this Fall and to being getting all their documents together. The FAFSA on the Web Worksheet provides a preview of the questionsthat you may be asked while completing the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) online at fafsa.gov or Read More
As many of your students head off to college next year, they will have a number of preconceived notions about what they will see when they arrive on campus. College Options wrote a nice post about Expectation vs. Reality. Roommates Expectation Many students go into college either assuming that they will be best friends with Read More
Do you have any students looking to play sports in college? If yes, here are the requirements: If you want to compete in NCAA sports at a Division I school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to make sure you stay on track to meet initial-eligibility standards. If you have questions about Read More
If yes, here are some tips that can help them make a smooth transition. Every state has different rules and regulations, so it is important to investigate the specific rules for residency regarding driver’s license, car tags and voters’ registration. Many students can still claim their parents’ residence as their own while in school so Read More
The American School Counselor Association hosts some great webinars for Counselors. Here is the upcoming schedule: The School Counselor’s Role in State Legislation and DEI Advocacy 7/21/2022 1-2 p.m. EDTLearn More College and Career Support for Students with Disabilities 7/26/2022 1-2 p.m. EDTLearn More ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors 2022 8/3/2022 2-3 p.m. EDTLearn Read More
Parents and students make lists of colleges they are considering, and then, based on various factors, they start crossing colleges off their list. Too big, too small. Too close, too far. Too cold, too warm. Too expensive. However, one factor that parents and students need to think of a bit more carefully before crossing a Read More
If you’re the parent of a college-bound student, you may have been invited to a “free” informational session about repositioning assets in order to reduce your expected family contribution (EFC). These sessions, though, are often thinly disguised pitches for products (like annuities or life insurance) that may end up costing you money instead of saving Read More
Office Aids are service-minded people, willing to offer assistance where there is a need. Participation as an Office Aid is a privilege available to Seniors at many high schools. Here is a template developed for Samuel Clemens High School that you can adapt for your school. As an Office Aid, you are expected to maintain Read More
A new $10K scholarship is being offered to students by Unigo. To apply, students must write a 250 word essay that answers the question, “Would you rather be smart, funny, or rich? Why?” The deadline to apply is December 31, 2022 and the winner will be announced March 31, 2023. Here is the link with Read More
Imagine you’ve gone through the hard work of finding, applying, and finally winning a scholarship. Although this exciting win is considered a good thing in most cases, students may be surprised and disappointed to learn that colleges can potentially reduce their financial aid as a result of their scholarship winnings. This practice is called “scholarship Read More
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