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
Access Scholarships has launched a new free platform for scholarships that your students may want to check out. Their database currently offers more than 10,000 scholarships. Here are some links to scholarships tailored for Juniors, Seniors, International students and full-ride offerings: They also offer 2 $1,000 Scholarships which for students of all ages which can Read More
Despite previous assurances that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, would be released on Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced in August that most families will not be able to submit their FAFSA until December. While many families may be wringing their hands about the announcement, the Read More
The ratio of high school counselors to students averages 385 to 1 nationwide. If you’re a school counselor, that’s not news to you. But what if you could offer free webinars with valuable college planning advice to 80 or 100 families at a time? Game changer! As a full-time employed counselor, you may be able Read More
Securing Merit Scholarships for College: Your Guide to Safe and Successful Applications Navigating the college admissions process can be daunting, but securing merit scholarships can significantly ease the financial burden. Merit scholarships are awarded based on academic, athletic, artistic, or other abilities, and do not need to be repaid. Here’s how to safely and effectively Read More
Looking for ways to make college more affordable for your students and their parents beyond financial aid and student loans? Then this webinar is for you. You’ll learn where to find tuition assistance and reimbursement programs. This webinar is another in a great series from Brennan Barnard of Khan Lab School and is hosted by Read More
There continue to be lots of questions from students and their parents about the FAFSA and financial aid issues. There is a free webinar being offered tomorrow (Thursday, April 18th at 7:30 pm Eastern) and archived for later viewing by Brennan Barnard, Director of College Counseling at Khan Schools Network on all things financial aid. Read More
Applying for scholarships can be a daunting task, yet it’s worth the time it takes to do it. Many scholarships go unawarded each year, and your students won’t get scholarships if they don’t apply for them. But how do they locate private scholarships? And what can they do to improve their chances of getting scholarships? Read More
College is expensive! Students should always look first to scholarships, grants, and savings to pay for college. Then they should investigate federal student loans. Unfortunately, oftentimes these won’t cover everything so their families will need to consider private loans to fill in the gaps. There are many issues to consider with private student loans including Read More
This Sunday (November 19 at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT,) a free webinar is being offered that should be of interest to your students and their parents. It is hosted by Brennan Barnard, the Director of College Counseling & Outreach at Khan Lab School and will be a Q&A with “Your Money” columnist Read More
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