The Importance of Scholarships

Scholarships are not just a financial lifeline for students but also a recognition of your potential and achievements. They can alleviate the financial burden of higher education and open doors to opportunities you might not have considered otherwise. Here's why scholarships are worth pursuing:

When is the right time to start planning for college?

The first step to receiving this money is to fill out the necessary paperwork, which may include the FAFSA and/or the CSS profile. In this post, we discuss the differences between these two forms, talk through their purposes, and provide some advice on which form(s) you need to submit.

Graduation is in the rearview and summer is already half gone. It may seem like the fall is still months away, but summer has a tendency to fly by—especially the last summer before college. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 10 things you should do this summer to get ready for your first college semester.

College debt can feel like a barrier to future growth and success, or like an albatross that you will be forced to wear around your neck forever. The good news is that paying off student loan debt—and doing so faster than you expect—is possible. Read on to learn more.

Planning for Colleges Admissions Testing: What Students and Their Families Need to Know about the ACT and the SAT

How can students avoid spending a fortune on college textbooks?

Picking a school is a huge decision, one that opens up a whole world of possibilities while simultaneously closing doors on other potential futures. It’s not a decision to be made lightly, but unfortunately, it’s also not one you have an unlimited amount of time to make.

Making the most of your college years and being as productive as possible with your time (and your dollars!) will improve your chances of professional success. A career and interest match is a good place to start.