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What is the FAFSA: A Complete Guide for Parents

The College Pod

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that students and parents complete to become eligible for financial aid, including federal grants, loans, and work-study programs. It's important to remember that completing the FAFSA form is not a one-time event; you’ll need to do it for each school year. What is FAFSA?

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$2.5 Million Grant from Yawkey Foundation to Support Student Services

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

million grant from the Yawkey Foundation. Announced at the topping off ceremony for the college’s new Nubian Square campus building in Roxbury, the grant will support the creation of the campus’s new student center and strengthen the mission of Boston’s only technical college as it marks a new era in its history.

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What is the Common Data Set: A Quick Guide

The College Pod

If a school ranks this as "Important" or "Very Important," they’re watching to see if you: Open their emails Attend virtual or in-person events Take a campus tour Follow them on social media Reach out to your admissions rep Write a thoughtful “Why Us?” essay (if required) Why? How Much Financial Aid Do Students Get? Others don’t.

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The blog post about money! Pt. 2

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Shop Local (Scholarships) Many students I’ve spoken with started with local scholarships. The national scholarships with a $20,000 payout may sound tempting, but competition is tough. Once you’re a student, your major, department, and/or college may have additional scholarship or grant money available.

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Didn’t Get into Your Dream School? Here’s Why It’s Okay

The College Pod

Do you see yourself thriving in a big, energetic school with nonstop events, or would you feel more at home in a smaller, tight-knit community? The most expensive school on paper might actually cost less after grants and scholarships. Grants and scholarships don't have to be repaid. Separate free money from loans.

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Top 5 Cheapest Colleges in Virginia: Costs + Tips

AdmissionSight

Virginia State University (VSU) Norfolk State University (NSU) Radford University George Mason University (GMU) University of Virginia (UVA) The Average Cost of College in Virginia 10 Smart Strategies to Score Scholarships and Save Big in College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways 5 Cheapest Colleges in Virginia 1. Agriculture majors?

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Top Honors Colleges at Public Universities

Top Tier Admissions

Many Schreyer events take place within the residence halls, conveniently located in the heart of campus. Macaulay Honors College, City University of New York (CUNY) Distinctive feature: Admitted students who are residents of the state of New York receive a full 4-year tuition scholarship.