by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 14, 2021 | Financial Aid
The substantial rise in recent decades of the cost of a college education is a serious hardship for most families. Student loans may mitigate the difficulty temporarily, but excessive borrowing can become problematic in itself. A better approach for a family, one that...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 12, 2021 | Admissions Tips
If you’re a high school junior, you should be planning ahead for the college interviews that will help you select the schools that are best for you. By speaking with you one-on-one, the interviewer can get to know you better on a personal level and experience your...
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...
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