Profile CSS Application Process
The CSS/PROFILE is a lengthy financial aid application very similar to the FAFSA. While the FAFSA is used to award federal government student aid,...
FAFSA Process
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required by virtually all colleges for students to receive need-based financial aid. 1. Obtain a FSA...
Volunteer Summer Activities Process
Your summer activities should reinforce your student theme and support an overall college application strategy. Summer activities should be interesting for you and ideally...
Scholarship Interviews Process
Scholarship interviews can be held with college financial aid officers for specific campus-based scholarships or with local scholarship sponsors (such as your local Rotary...
Scholarships Process
Begin researching scholarships (if you haven’t already). Learn what scholarships and grants are offered by foundations, clubs, businesses, and organizations and receive e-mail reminders...
Letters of Recommendation Process
Request Teacher/Counselor Recommendation Forms (or Letters of Recommendation) in the first week in October – DON’T DELAY IN MAKING REQUESTS. Below is a condensed list...
Financial Aid Process
Students, and especially parents, should understand all aspects of financial aid process. Detailed discussion of scholarship, grant, and loan application processes, common pitfalls to...
Essays for College Applications Process
Start early on your college applications and application essays. This is a lengthy, involved process in which many colleges require multiple essays and supplemental...