Step One
Deciphering financial aid and merit scholarship award letters isn’t always an easy task. Being able to suss out the hard-core information takes a discerning eye.
A parent shares how her student got into several direct-admit nursing programs that offered merit and financial aid.
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For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible....
This post was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity...
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity...
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity...
Step Two
Once you have a financial offer in hand, determine whether you’ll need more aid/scholarships. If so, devise an approach to successfully appeal the offer.
For many families, saving up enough money to cover the entire cost of their children’s higher education just isn’t possible....
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group. It has been edited for clarity...
This story was written by Elizabeth, a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it...
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The following questions were asked during our webinar on how to appeal financial aid and merit scholarships. Watch the webinar...
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There may come a time when you realize you can’t do it all alone. Use any of the many tools in our toolbox to assist you on the road to college.