Scholarships
Leadership Training & ROTC Scholarships
Scores of incoming college students are unaware that the military is a source of financial aid to the tune of about $1 billion each year. The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) offers generous college scholarships in exchange for a very serious commitment. Most of these scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who go directly…
Is A Scholarship Taxable?
It’s tax season. That means it’s time to organize and get all your financial papers in order. If you’re a college student or a recent graduate that has received a scholarship over the past year you may owe taxes on it. Typically, scholarships are “free money,” but there are certain circumstances that require students to…
How to Get an Athletic Scholarship
Does your student have athletic ability? Do you think he or she might have a chance at an athletic scholarship? If so, it’s extremely important to do your homework. Here are 7 tips to find out if an athletic scholarship is right for your child: Start early. The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) eligibility rules begin…
Top 8 Financial Aid Planning Tips
We all know college can be expensive. How can you begin preparing for your child’s education now? Texas A&M University offers a lot of great financial aid planning tips for parents on their site. Here are 8 of my favorites: Create a college savings plan. Your greatest asset is time. The sooner you start saving…
October 2011: Getting the Best Financial Aid Package
Greetings! I’m excited to introduce my brand new e-newsletter! I’ll be sending it out monthly to share helpful information and tips about the college planning process. I hope you find it useful and pass it on to your friends. Our first public workshop of the fall is just a week away, so make sure to…
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