Strategy 1: Asking Pointed Questions While there are many good questions to ask, there are often better questions to ask. First, rather than just relying on a college’s financial aid brochure or online financial aid calculator, set up an appointment with each college’s Office of Financial Aid. Second, instead of simply asking, “What scholarships can I […]
Standardized tests are an important part of the college admissions process. Not only are they important for general admission, but many colleges and universities use them for scholarship consideration. As you prepare to take these exams, here is some helpful information and tips to set you up for success. What standardized tests does […]
One of the most exciting days of my Freshmen Welcome Week at Grove City College was when I received my laptop. That might sound crazy, but new technology always gets me excited! All freshman at Grove City receive a technology package that includes a laptop computer, a printer/scanner/copier combo, a backpack, a flash drive, and […]
For many college students, the answer to that question is “yes,” thanks in part to a now-standard practice that contributes to rising tuition bills and crushing student debt. The Wall Street Journal exposed this practice where colleges and universities in the United States have incorporated subsidies that pay for scholarships and discounts for some students […]
With the opportunity to learn so much about colleges all over the country, there’s a chance that many of you have at some point considered a college that is located in a different state. Perhaps you’re a non-Pennsylvanian like myself and Grove City College is far away from home so these considerations are very real […]
What is financial aid? This is a question that took me a long time to answer! When I was a junior and senior in high school, the phrase “financial aid” sounded like a foreign language. So what is it referring to exactly? Simply put, financial aid is money that can be used to pay for […]