The College Pod

MARCH 7, 2025

It’s that time—college acceptance letters are rolling in. Maybe you got into your dream school, only to be shocked by the financial aid package. Or perhaps that highly selective top 50 college you had your heart set on sent you the dreaded “We regret to inform you…” email. It's not worth the financial stress! >>

Financial Aid

The College Pod

JANUARY 13, 2025

The gateway to financial aid--including grant, scholarships, and loans--is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) students must complete before they enter college and every year they are in college. Only Borrow What You Need Colleges may offer you more loan money than you actually need.

Loans

College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The program provides up to $55,000 annually for two to three years to help cover the costs of completing a bachelors degree at any accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. If your total costs exceed the scholarship amount, you may need additional financial aid.

Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 10, 2025

Scholars Program This provides up to $5,000 to individuals that are first-generation fourth year high school students, that require financial aid to continue their education, that intend on enrolling at a higher educational institution to obtain their bachelors degree in one of 9 areas of study, and that have a GPA of 3.5 The Frank A.

Scholarships

Emerging College Consulting

JUNE 6, 2025

A simple Google search like “ [College Name] Common Data Set ” will usually get you there. Smarter College List Building When students compare GPA ranges, test scores, and admit rates, they can confidently categorize schools as reach, match, or likely. This data-backed strategy helps prevent disappointment and ensures balance.

GPA

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Plus, their financial aid office is known for going the extra mile by helping students stack grants, work-study programs, and loans in a way that minimizes debt. The financial aid office is there to hook you up with grants, work-study gigs, and payment plans that wont make your wallet cry. Dont fret just yet. No problem.

Financial Aid

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 16, 2025

While many systems include basic applicant tracking and form building, a true EMS integrates across departments, touching admissions, marketing, student services, financial aid, and beyond. It supports financial aid and yield strategy by syncing with your student information system (SIS) or CRM. Source: TargetX 2.

Enrollment

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 30, 2025

Example : Forsyth Technical Community College in the U.S. revamped its approach to student communication by adopting a “customer service” mindset, ensuring that both staff and automated systems responded quickly, kindly, and proactively to student needs. In short, using data transforms retention from reactive to proactive.

Retention

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JULY 23, 2025

Colleges: Bringing Practical Learning to Life Colleges, ranging from community colleges to vocational institutes, serve a diverse audience, from recent high school grads to working adults seeking new skills. To connect with these students, platforms like Snapchat offer a unique opportunity.

Campus Tours

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

to receive financial aid. Fortunately, there are colleges that accept low GPAs. Consider community colleges. This tip is a bit unconventional and is only applicable if you really have your eye on a certain school and its not a college that accepts low GPAs. The lowest GPA to stay in college is also a 2.0.

GPA

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 18, 2025

Example : Discovery Community College leverages Google reviews and social media to boost its reputation. When the college receives a glowing review online, the marketing team amplifies it; for instance, Discovery CC shared a student’s 5-star Google review on Instagram with a thank-you message. Financial aid?

Enrollment

Admissions.Blog

APRIL 13, 2025

Some colleges are bringing back standardized tests, others are doubling down on holistic review. Financial aid packages seem less generous than before, and deadlines keep creeping earlier. What if I dont get financial aid? AI-written essays are being debated in admission offices. Deep inhale. Have a Plan B.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

In this guide, well break down everything you need to know about College Decision Day, including when it happens, what steps you should take before making your final choice, and what to do if you miss the deadline. What Is College Decision Day? When Is College Decision Day 2025? Compare financial aid packages.

Ivy League

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

February Oregon Barber and Hairdresser Grant Program Applicants must be a resident of Oregon who is attending or will attend a licensed school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology or manicure in Oregon that participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More details here.

Scholarships

Admissions Mom

JULY 9, 2025

Bonus points for constantly navigating, through those links provided so it can be tracked, to the scholarships and financial aid pages. Use your college-admissions-only email to create an account. COMMON APP: Start filling out these sections: Profile, Family, Education.

College Fairs

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

Jarratt Family Scholarship This provides scholarships for the educational expenses of students attending East Arkansas Community College. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have earned 24 college credit hours, be enrolled for and continue to pursue a degree as a full-time student, and maintain a GPA of 2.00

Scholarships

College Essay Guy

JUNE 20, 2025

According to the Education Data Initiative , the average cost of a four-year degree from a public California college is $24,925 for in-state students and $32,967 for out-of-state students. For private colleges, the average cost for a four-year degree is $58,515. Financial aid may help, but it’s often not enough to cover the full cost.

Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 7, 2025

This money may only be used for the costs of attending school, therefore, it can be used for four-year, two-year, or trade programs at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and vocational schools. Lastly you can use the scholarship towards any college, university, community college, or qualified trade school.

Scholarships

College Essay Guy

JANUARY 11, 2025

Thinking about college in New York? Even community colleges in the state can cost almost 60% more than the nationwide average. Further Financial Aid Resources for New York Students Scholarships arent the only way you can make college more affordable. Private schools? Theyre nearly 28% higher.

Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 2, 2025

To apply, you must be a full-time fine art student from Arizonas universities and community colleges. Espinozacholarship Thi s provides financial assistance and support to outstanding students to obtain a degree from Arizona State University. They must also be attending an Arizona university or community college.

Scholarships

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They work with faculty and students from UC, California State University, and California community colleges, making the program more accessible while keeping the academics rigorous. February 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST) (portal remains open for viewing until 11:59 PM) Financial aid application deadline. Application fee.

Programs

Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 13, 2025

Breaking down these statistics by college category and prestige reveals a different story: while there have long been more women in higher education across the board, the disparity has historically been exacerbated at open enrollment institutions like non-selective and community colleges.

Admissions

CTK College Coach

MAY 12, 2025

Think of a college list as a Venn diagram of three related areas: Colleges the student wants - Colleges that the student wants to attend (based on lifestyle, academics, and other factors) Colleges that will want the student- Colleges that will likely admit the student based on factors that matter to the college (i.e.

Financial Aid

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

Moreover, around 5,620 (or 92.6%) of successful transfer applicants came from community colleges in California. Proof of financial ability UCLA doesnt give scholarships or financial aid to those who arent citizens or permanent residents of the US. What is the UCLA transfer acceptance rate for community colleges?

Transfer

College Essay Guy

JUNE 11, 2025

To that end, if you have financial need, belong to a specific demographic group, or meet certain eligibility criteria, you likely qualify to receive grants for college. Similar to scholarships, grants are a form of financial aid that you don’t have to repay, making them an excellent way to lower the cost of your education.

Grants

JLV College Counseling

JULY 5, 2025

Closing Date : July 15, 2025 Description : Scholarship is open to recent California high school graduates who plan to pursue post-secondary education at a community college, four-year college, trade school, or vocation school. Nickelson Family Essay Scholarship Sponsor : Freethought Day Amount : $2,500.00

Scholarships

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 29, 2025

So, be sure to check your preferred programs websites or call them directly to ask about their financial aid resources, and check out our scholarship master guide for more helpful information. There are also a number of scholarships specifically for PA students.

GPA

JLV College Counseling

MAY 31, 2025

Applicant must begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2026-2027 academic year (not including dual-enrollment courses). SchoolHouse Connection and Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program Sponsor : SchoolHouse Connection Amount : $2,500.00

Scholarships

Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2025

Counselors are the thread running through the entire college-bound student experience. For those without a family roadmap, theyre often the only guide through applications, financial aid, and deadlines. Colleges are paying attention School budgets are shrinking. Counselors are juggling massive caseloads.

High School

JLV College Counseling

JULY 26, 2025

Closing Date : August 10, 2025 Description : Scholarship is open to high school, undergraduate, graduate, community college, trade and vocational school students in the United States who are enrolled or planning to enroll in college. I Can Do Anything Scholarship Sponsor : The Scholarship Collective Amount : $500.00

Scholarships

BestColleges

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from middle- and lower-income families from Virginia can now attend the University of Virginia (UVA) for even less, thanks to a new financial aid expansion. UVA announced the needs-based financial aid expansion of Access UVA on Dec. 8 to increase affordability for students from middle- and lower-income families.

Financial Aid

Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

College: An institution of higher learning offering a course of studies leading to a bachelor's degree. Colleges typically do not have graduate students. Community College : A public institution of higher learning that leads to a 2-year associates of arts or science degree. See Financial Aid Package for more detail.

Admissions

EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Blogs 6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 For the past two years, it’s been difficult to focus on anything beyond the immediate consequences of the pandemic. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. get your copy 2.

Community College

BestColleges

JUNE 2, 2023

Maura Healey proposed a free community college plan in March as part of her budget proposal. The Massachusetts Senate approved an expanded plan that would include nursing students enrolled in community college. Healey has yet to say whether she supports the inclusion of free nursing programs at community colleges.

Community College

BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. State Senate leaders also proposed investments in free nursing programs at community colleges, support for low-income students, and free community college for students over 25.

Community College

BestColleges

JULY 31, 2024

Every Massachusetts resident now has access to free community college. It makes tuition- and fees-free community college available to every resident, regardless of a student's family income. It also provides a $250 stipend each semester for up to three years to students at the city's community colleges.

Community College

BestColleges

APRIL 5, 2024

The board of trustees approved the Austin Community College Free Tuition pilot program, which will last at least five years. Students can also use their financial aid to cover other expenses. The university also does not accept federal financial aid, which may change later.

Tuition