Financial Aid Troubles

Once again it is that joyous time of year to reapply for financial aid! I say that hesitantly because this year I have actually had more difficulties associated with the process of reapplying! Generally, most schools require three separate applications– the...

Budgeting beats breaking the bank

A lot of us have heard about the starving college freshman, right? You have no idea how true that can be for a lot of college students. I attend a college where the vast majority of the students are well off and able to pay four years worth of tuition in one single...

Getting Free Money for College

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Getting Free Money for College By Mary Williams Now is the time for you to prepare for applying to competitive scholarship programs. Consider these steps: 1. Set goals. Develop short- and long-term goals...

Smart Borrowing for College

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College. Smart Borrowing for College By Ann Coles Paying for college can be very intimidating, but smart borrowing ensures your investment in youreducation will pay off. Here are some tips to help make going to...

Overcoming Fear!

Thinking about college can be scary, stressful, and even disappointing. There are so many choices to be made and so much paperwork to get done; it gets crazy. As a senior in high school, and as an undocumented student, I mainly worried about paying for college....