ACT & SAT

How to Change an SAT Test Date

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 7, 2023

Students can change their SAT date by canceling their existing test date and scheduling a new one. Although students will receive a registration fee refund, there is a cancellation fee. Students should cancel and reschedule their SAT if they are not prepared for the exam or they have a scheduling conflict. As your SAT date …

financial aid

Q&A: What If Your Parents Refuse to Help with the FAFSA?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 3, 2024

If you are under the age of 24, in almost all cases, you need your parents to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). However, some students have situations that prevent them from having access to their parent’s financial information or the parents refuse to hand over the information for one reason or …

scholarships

State Grants for Maine Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Maine has a few different college grants available to students, and the Finance Authority of Maine website (FAME) has over 100 scholarships listed that are dedicated to residents of the state. Here are some details you’ll need to know about eligibility for these grants and scholarships! Maine College Grants 1. Maine State Grant Program The Maine …

scholarship search & applications, scholarships

How To Set Up a Scholarship Fund – 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Did you know that many scholarship awards are created by individuals or small nonprofits and organizations? If you want to create your own, whether to remember a loved one or help others, there are five questions you should ask yourself about how to set up a scholarship fund! #1. How Much Do You Want to …

scholarships

Scholarships for Returning Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, scholarships are not only meant for students who have recently graduated high school. Several awards are dedicated to those who decide to return to college after years or even decades! Here are just a few scholarships for returning students that you’ll want to look into. 1. Return2College Return2College is one award …

college admissions

What Happens if You Miss a College Application Deadline?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

College applications should always be turned in on time. For many schools, it is impossible to turn in applications past the deadline (usually January 1st). However, mistakes, and life, happen. You may have experienced a technical issue that didn’t allow you to submit your application, you could have had an emergency, you were waiting on …

questions & answers

What To Do After Graduation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

So, you’ve graduated high school – now what? Well, first off, congratulations on graduation! You’ve done a wonderful job and your whole life is ahead of you. This is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time for planning. So here are some tips and ideas on what to do after your graduate high …

scholarships

State Grants for Iowa Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Are you graduating high school in Iowa? Or perhaps planning to attend a college in the state? Iowa offers quite a few grants, scholarships, and other financial aid opportunities for its students. Keep reading to find out what’s available. Iowa College Grants 1. Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship For students that have a gap between …

financial advice & planning

7 Christmas Break Jobs for Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

While you may not think you have enough time for a job over your Winter or Christmas break (it’s often just a few weeks after all!), you might be pleasantly surprised! There are quite a few positions you could tackle in a short time period while you’re home visiting family for the holidays. We put …