FAFSA: A New Year’s Resolution You Should Keep
January 3rd, 2015 by schoolbound
Another holiday season is winding to an end. The tree is by the curb, the decorations are back in storage, and the lights are coming down this weekend (or next weekend, or whenever the neighbors start to complain). The resolutions have been made, and more than a few have undoubtedly already been broken. For high […]
College Financial Aid 101
November 18th, 2014 by schoolbound
First aid, Band-aid®, Hearing aid, Kool-Aid® … Financial Aid Typically, “aid” gives some form of help, and financial aid is no different. (Fair enough, Kool- Aid® isn’t the most helpful beverage out there but it is good and makes me smile.) Financial Aid is a pretty big topic which we will discuss in more detail […]
Six Tips to Avoid Scholarships Scams
November 12th, 2014 by schoolbound
Imagine this: You receive a letter from some national company informing you that you’ve been selected as a scholarship finalist, even though you can’t remember applying. All you have to do to secure your scholarship is fill out a form online, and cover the nominal cost of the scholarship taxes with a quick credit card […]
I Want A Degree But How Can I Afford It?
January 22nd, 2014 by schoolbound
Beyond the hurdle of trying to figure out what your calling is in life and then pursuing it, there is the question of how you will afford it. Once you are in school the goal is to focus on your studies and get the most out of your time there, rather than worry about how […]