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Freshmen
- Consider volunteering in your community. It can be a rewarding experience, and it could help you earn a scholarship. Many scholarships are awarded based on community service. Read more tips.
Sophomores
- Education after high school doesn't necessarily mean a four-year degree. There are certificate programs, two-year degrees and programs that go beyond four years. Explore the different degree options. Read more tips.
Juniors
- Get busy with your scholarship search. Learn about selection criteria and what's required to apply. Free scholarship searches are available on our Web site and elsewhere online. Read more tips.
Seniors
- Attend an ICAN Financial Aid Night. Check with your high school counseling office for dates, times and locations. Read more tips.
Parents
- Review the information you and your student gather on colleges and discuss the options. Work toward attainable goals and workable solutions. Before you know it, your child will be heading to college, and you will have played an important role.
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Financial Aid Webinars
Can't make it to a Financial Aid presentation at school? Now you can attend a Webinar from anywhere you have a computer with an Internet connection and a separate phone line. An ICAN representative will walk you through the financial aid process.
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How to Involve Your Mom and Dad in the College Planning Process
When Nancy Rodriguez began planning for college, she quickly noticed that her parents' involvement in the process was limited....
Read this month's NextStep article. |
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Tracie Pavon, financial aid officer for Simpson College, answers student questions about scholarships, financial aid and getting ready for college.
impact: When is the best time for seniors to contact you?
Ms. Pavon: The earlier, the better. I am meeting with seniors and their parents daily to review deadlines and timelines for filing for financial assistance. Remember, advice from the financial aid office is free, and financial aid officers are always willing to help. We want to assist in your planning, and we want you to be successful in planning for your education. Different things related to financial assistance will come up at different times. I cannot stress enough for you to call, e-mail or visit with the financial aid staff. We are only a phone call away and are anxious to help you.
impact: Do you have to have a certain GPA to easily qualify for a scholarship?
Ms. Pavon: Every school will vary on that response. However, I believe that most colleges consider a combination of GPA, class rank and standardized test scores (such as ACT® or SAT®) when considering students for merit-based scholarships. Many colleges even look at the student's high school curriculum when considering a student for a scholarship. It would be best to check with each individual college you are considering to determine the criteria used for awarding their scholarships. This can often be done on the college's Web site.
Read the rest of our chat with this financial aid officer. |
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Ever wonder what the first year at college is really like? A college freshman will answer your questions in next month's chat.
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