Once the applications are all submitted, parents and students are still faced with the daunting task of paying for college! FAFSA, CSS/PROFILE, TAP... there might be many things that feel confusing. This information session will provide a comprehensive overview of what you need to do to be considered for financial aid, the types programs available, and how families can tackle paying for college, including: –When and how to apply for loans, scholarships, and work study –How to determine which options best suit their needs –How eligibility is determined and understanding the fine print January 7, 2017 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM The American Museum of Natural History 200 Central Park West, New York, NY … [Read more...]
Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter
Dear Seniors, Many of you have started to receive your college acceptance letters and financial aid packages. It is important that you read the financial aid letters very carefully as some of the money you are awarded is "free money" (see scholarships and grants) and some of the money will need to be paid back (see loans). This article from Jessica Velasco's site (http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/03/12/scholarship-saturday-march-12-2016/) does a great job outlining how to read your letters. Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter Some admissions decisions have come out already, while others will be sent to students soon. For many students, one of the biggest factors in choosing a college in this late stage of the admissions … [Read more...]