| | Declaring You're Independent Doesn't Necessarily Make it So
If you thought declaring yourself "independent" when it comes to FAFSA was as simple as saying you were paying your own way, think again.
Paying for your own college expenses may not be enough to qualify you as an independent student. In order to be considered independent for FAFSA, the Department of Education (DOE) established certain criteria to meet.
Click here to learn exactly what the rules are. |
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Hey Kids, It's Crunch Time...So Sit Yourself Down and Get 'Er Done!
Get out your pens, quills, typewriters...we don't care what, just sit down and write! If it will help, think of the college application process as a video game, and the dreaded college essay is the dragon that needs to be slayed.
Most colleges and universities look for five traits in a student essay.
Once a student picks one or two of these to focus on in their essay, they are on the writing path to a stellar essay that describes exactly who they are and why they would be an asset to a college.
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| | | Cool Gifts, From Cool You, for a Cool Kid
While it is true that we highly recommend you not go overboard in the gift department...after all, you've got college tuition to pay for...something tells us that human nature will kick in and a gift list will ultimately be referenced.
We put together our own list of items that are practical, creative, and yes...cool!
Many of our picks will serve them well at school, and others will provide a bit of fun before they leave.
Click here to find our list. |
| | | 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!
We're getting in the holiday spirit and playing Santa!
Click Here to be entered into our 12 days of giveaways.
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| | Debbie Schwartz Founder, Road2College I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions. |
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