by Phil | Dec 12, 2018 | Award Letter
What to do with your Award Letter? After going back and forth with different schools, you’ve finally picked the college you’ll be attending. But that’s not all you have to do. In regards to the award letter, there are some final steps to get past to make sure you...
by Phil | Nov 20, 2018 | College Planning, Financial Aid, Grants, Student Loans, Uncategorized
With so many different grants and loans available for financial aid, it is important to review the details of each one to understand exactly the type of aid you’re receiving when in the middle of your college planning process. Grant – Money that does not have to be...
by Phil | Nov 12, 2018 | College Planning, Financial Aid, Grants, Uncategorized
The Cal Grant It’s that time to start to filling out the financial aid application for the 2019-20 academic year. Most college financial aid policies require all undergraduate, California residents to apply for a Cal Grant from the California Student Aid Commission...
by Phil | Nov 5, 2018 | College Planning, College Scholarships, Fafsa, Financial Aid, Grants, Student Loans
Financial Aid Jargon You’re going to be introduced to new words and acronyms in the next few months. Stay ahead of the curve by becoming acclimated to their meanings – It will make you that much more prepared for college. FAFSA – The full name is the Free...
by Phil | Oct 26, 2018 | College Planning, College Scholarships, Financial Aid
With billions of dollars in scholarships all across the US, finding the right ones to apply for can often be tedious and overwhelming. To make things a bit easier, here are some tips when it comes to applying for outside scholarships: Start Early and Stay Organized...