by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 4, 2021 | Financial Aid
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides a way for students to earn money for their education by working at a part-time job while in college. There are about 3,400 colleges and career schools participating in the FWS Program. Colleges have varying amounts of...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 29, 2021 | Financial Aid
If you qualify for a grant or scholarship at the Federal level, you are also likely to qualify in your home state. States operate programs similar to the Federal Pell Grant Program in that they provide need-based funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. If your Federal...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 26, 2021 | Financial Aid
Private Scholarships What if you were admitted to your top three colleges but couldn’t enroll in them because the costs were too high, even with your Federal aid? You’d be forced to decline their offers and accept one from a less desirable college — not the end of the...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 11, 2021 | Financial Aid
How the CSS Profile Helps You The College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile is required by about 400 colleges a few scholarship organizations.The form enables you to be considered for eligibility for a college’s institutional funds in the form of...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
COLLEGE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST College interviews are a great way to enhance your application. While often not mandatory, they may be right for you. An interview lets the school get to know you a little better, and vice versa. It also shows “demonstrated...
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