Get the Guide: Paying for College in Four Steps

you’ll learn how to:

  • Find and apply for scholarships efficiently and successfully

  • Understand the different types of scholarships available to you (heads up: there are more than you think)

  • Learn about the different types of colleges and how each one handles financial aid

  • Determine which colleges are most likely to be affordable for you

  • Apply for grants with minimal stress

  • Conquer the FAFSA to maximize your aid

  • Make sense of your financial aid award letters so you can make an informed decision about your college costs

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Module Overview:

STEP 1

  • Scholarship Types

  • Introduction & Pre-Work

  • Scholarship Basics

  • Private Scholarships

  • Local Scholarships

  • Institutional Scholarships

STEP 2

  • Finding Scholarships

  • Determining Your Financial Fits

  • The Five College Types

  • Public In-State

  • Public Out-of-State

  • Private Colleges

  • Two-Year Colleges

  • International Universities

STEP 3

  • Conquering the FAFSA

  • FAFSA 101

  • How to FAFSA

  • Interpreting Your FAFSA Results

  • Other Financial Stuff: Verification & CSS Profile

STEP 4

  • Accepting Awards and Next Steps

  • Reading and Comparing Your Award Letters

  • Next Steps/That’s a wrap

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