Here is a quick online program Counselor’s might want to check out that will bring you up to speed on all the NCAA eligibility changes. It is self-paced so you can learn on your own schedule. Offered by Butler University here is a link to get registered: https://butler.catalog.instructure.com/browse/execed/ncaa/courses/ncaa?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMCKb1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt1xsEZo4Nzim6rGYOQiV01fwzG691DW-hHk8AVtjTUhgQoZ3pEH6PmTfyXl_aem_Xk_TI8nBfDsRkNNttKeMeA

These articles are scheduled to run in the Fall 2025 issue of LINK for Counselors. It’s going to be a dynamite issue! Reserve space now to reach the readers of this issue. Choose a Major, Intelligently – By Louis E. Newman, the former Dean of Academic Advising and Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Read More

Looking to fill some wall space as you get back to school this year. http://www.onetrustedadult.com has some great posters available to download for free. Here are some examples:

Here is a quick guide to help families plan for college apps, financial aid, and scholarship success before senior year even starts. It was created by Going Merry and offered free here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dn0Ennx_R0NkvBn5QBDq_N-kLlLmryEy/view It includes a college planning checklist, college funding roadmap, a blog on helping students find the right college, understanding financial aid, Read More

Many Colleges’ & Universities offer fly-in programs where they will fully fund the cost of visiting their campus so you can see if it is a fit for your students and check out all that it has to offer. Here are some being offered for the summer of 2025. See each school’s individual websites below Read More

If they’ve been using their school email for scholarships, college apps, or job searches, they could lose access after graduation—and miss out on key updates. Below is a ready-to-send message courtesy of Going Merry ( http://www.goingmerry.com ) that you can forward or drop into Google Classroom to help your senior switch to a personal email. Read More

I recently came across some Counselor Resources offered by Going Merry free (note they do ask you to register to access). Some of these might be of use to your students so check them out: Scholarship Lists Appeal Letter Generator Financial Aid

Companies that import manufactured goods from overseas are likely to be saddled with much higher tariffs going forward. This can include anything from school supplies to toys to maintenance supplies. So classroom teachers have more motivation than ever to consider obtaining goods from a gifts-in-kind organization. Why? Because the merchandise available from a gifts-in-kind organization Read More