by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Sep 28, 2021 | FAFSA
The Federal government allocated $120 billion this year for grants, work-study programs, and loans to help students pay for college. Yet 47% of this year’s applicants failed to submit the form that entitles them to their fair share of these funds. The...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 25, 2021 | FAFSA
Federal laws were enacted in 2020 and 2021 to aid Americans adversely affected by the pandemic and to stimulate economic growth. Among their many provisions, these new laws took steps to alleviate the financial hardship suffered by colleges and students. One of the...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 23, 2021 | FAFSA
An early step in every family’s college admissions campaign is performed by the parents. They forecast the amount of money that can be diverted from the family’s income, savings, and investments to pay for college. Next, they subtract from this amount the expected...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
COLLEGE INTERVIEW CHECKLIST College interviews are a great way to enhance your application. While often not mandatory, they may be right for you. An interview lets the school get to know you a little better, and vice versa. It also shows “demonstrated...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Colleges “score” students on a lot more than ACT or SAT exam scores and GPA. They often also take into account a campus and/or college fair visit, the time you spend on their website or talking to a regional rep, submitting early action, and more. The name...
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