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How to Apply for Financial Aid 

Nearly $120 billion in federal student aid is given to students every year in the form of grants, work-study opportunities and loans. However, figuring out how to access those resources is challenging for many students, especially the first time. Applying for financial aid doesn’t have to be hard. Understanding where and how to apply for […]

Reasons to Go Back to School

If you’re considering reasons to go back to school, you’re in luck! There are so many benefits to returning and finishing your degree. Going back to school has a high return on investment — meaning you receive more than what you put in — financially, professionally and personally. Around 60% of adults who went to school […]

How to Finish College Faster? Stay Motivated & Get Support!

We can probably assume that you don’t want to be in college forever. You want to be out in the workforce, using your degree and changing the world! Here are a few pitfalls to avoid and tips to staying on track! Avoid the “Summer Melt” You may have heard college admissions professionals talk about “summer […]

Decision Day 2021 – Where will you be this Fall?

May 1st is considered a big day for college decisions. Many schools use May 1st as their early decision deadline. After months (maybe even years) of researching schools, preparing for college applications, and anticipating, the day has finally come to make a decision and share your excitement about your college plans! Over the past year, […]

College Credit for High School Work

Are you getting credit for what you achieved in high school? You may have thought that only AP courses would give you college credit, but there are other classes you could be eligible to receive credit for. High schools and Colleges have documented agreements that identify the classes that are eligible called Articulation Agreements. You […]