College Financial Aid Begins with the 2021-2022 FAFSA – Starting Today October 1, 2020 2:42 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today, October 1, for students who plan on attending college in 2021-2022 and receiving federal government, state, and
New York Free College Scholarship Program Not So "Free"? April 18, 2017 11:23 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell New York's free college scholarship program is being met with heavy criticism as more details have emerged and it is set to start in fall of 2017. Though lauded for being the first of its kind to
Is GoFundMe College Funding Going Too Far? March 14, 2017 10:49 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Although many students admit they're embarrassed to ask for money, crowdfunding has proven to be successful for students with the help of friends, families, colleagues and even strangers.
Cost of Living at College Doubled Since 1980 January 31, 2017 by Susan Dutca-Lovell Living the college life has gotten way more expensive since 1980, and not including just tuition and fees. While many types tuition freezes, government tuition-free programs, scholarships, and grants
Talk is Cheap. College Isn't. February 23, 2016 by Susan Dutca-Lovell New Policy to Eliminate Pell Grants, Federal Loans, Tuition Tax Credits
Germans from Russia Heritage Society Youth Essay Contest February 23, 2015 by Suada Kolovic This SOTW is Accepting Entries Through March 31st
Five Tips for Maximizing Merit Aid July 11, 2014 by Suada Kolovic Figuring out the bottom line when it comes to the cost of your college education is definitely stressful. With everything that goes into determining your financial aid package (your parents’ income,
Teen Sues Parents for Tuition, Expenses March 4, 2014 by Suada Kolovic High school students, as you move further into your senior year and really start making decisions that will shape your future – what college you'll attend, how you'll fund this endeavor and what
Federal Incentives for Aid September 9, 2013 by Mike Sheffey Recently, the federal government came out with a proposed plan to encourage academic excellence in college and linking it to federal aid. Linking financial aid to academic performance? Wasn’t this
How to Become a Student Leader September 6, 2013 by Chelsea Slaughter Are you already involved on your campus? Take it a step further by becoming a respected individual in your organization(s) – there are so many opportunities for you to show people you are just