by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 8, 2021 | Admissions Tips
If you’re a high school junior, you’re already aware of the importance of essays in college admissions. Essays are often the difference between acceptance or rejection. In an article in The New York Times, Janet Morrissey sums it up this way: “The essay is your...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 3, 2021 | Financial Aid
The U.S. Military funds the college education of service members through a number of programs and institutions. These include the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) the United States Military Academies, and programs for the Reserves and National...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 4, 2021 | Financial Aid
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides a way for students to earn money for their education by working at a part-time job while in college. There are about 3,400 colleges and career schools participating in the FWS Program. Colleges have varying amounts of...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 29, 2021 | Financial Aid
If you qualify for a grant or scholarship at the Federal level, you are also likely to qualify in your home state. States operate programs similar to the Federal Pell Grant Program in that they provide need-based funding that doesn’t need to be repaid. If your Federal...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 26, 2021 | Financial Aid
Private Scholarships What if you were admitted to your top three colleges but couldn’t enroll in them because the costs were too high, even with your Federal aid? You’d be forced to decline their offers and accept one from a less desirable college — not the end of the...
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