Friday, December 29, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Holiday Gifts for the College Bound Student
Often when meeting parents at Back to School Night, they
would ask me what they could give their children for Christmas or their
birthday that would help them get ahead. I loved this question, and soon began writing
a list of gift ideas on the board in the front of the room before any parent
meeting. Here’s the list I would write on the board this year, (if I was still
in the classroom) and the ages when I would give them:
1.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students
by Sean Covey – Age 13
2.
Personality Plus by Florence Littauer – Age
14
3.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J.
Schwartz – Age 15
4.
Free $ for College for Dummies by David
Rosen and Caryn Mladen – Age 16
5.
The Blue Zones of Happiness by Dan Buettner
– Age 17
6.
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J.
Stanley – Age 18
Of course, it would be unethical to suggest families
buy my own book, Free College Awareness,
if I was still in the classroom, but I’m not. So, when it’s available, which
should be soon from what my publisher has told me, you should get a copy. It’s
for parents of all Pre-K through high school students (college bound or not),
although like the strategy in this article, parents start the process, and
students take over as they mature.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free
College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid
needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School
students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, December 18, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
How Young Is Too Young to Prepare for College?
I recently had a conversation with the mother of a
fourteen year old boy. She was freaked out, saying her son was feeling anxiety about
preparing for college. She complained he was too young to start prepping. I
couldn’t disagree more. Parents should start helping their children plan for
their future (college or other post high school plans) much sooner. A great
deal can be accomplished earlier, so there will be less pressure later.
I observed this during my 40+ year career teaching both
college prep and non-college prep students. Students whose families started
supporting their future plans when they were little suffered far less stress
and anxiety. They seemed calm and almost serene. I also witnessed this while
doing research for my book, Free College
Awareness.
All the steps families need to follow are in my upcoming
book, but here’s one strategy parents can start right now. This one is appropriate
for elementary aged and older students. The next time you’re out shopping, stop
by an office supply store, paper boutique, or big box store. Find a wall
mounted, age appropriate calendar for the upcoming year. Pick up some stickers
and colored pens too.
Sit down with your child and your own personal planner.
Start with the holidays already listed on the calendar. Guide your child in
decorating those days, leaving space to write something later, if the need
should arise. Second, note the birthdays of family members and close friends.
Again, let your child dress up the date. Third, mark school events, such as the
first and last day of school, back to school night, and the like.
If there’s anything in your planner for the upcoming
year that impacts your child, show him/her how to write it on the correct date.
Use different colored markers selected by your child. What you’re doing is demystifying
the organizational process. Hang the
calendar on the wall or back of the door in your child’s bedroom. If two
children share a room, it will cause less conflict if they each have their own
calendar and space where it is hung.
As time goes on, and other events or appointments come
up, inform your child and assist him/her in recording it on the correct date.
The younger your child when you begin using this process, the more guidance
will be needed. As time goes on, or if he/she is older, very little help will
be necessary. Just encourage children to develop the habit of recording
upcoming events, both the fun ones, and all the rest. When you do so, you’re
teaching them one of the sixteen strategies used by all full ride scholarship
winning students. They use wall calendars and are very organized.
In answer to the question posed in the title of this
article, there’s no such thing as too young. Parents begin setting things up
for the child when he/she is little, and the child takes over as he/she
matures.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
The Best Kept Secret of Parents of Successful Pre-K – H.S. Students
While researching the strategies used by families of
successful college scholarship winners, I noticed they dined together at least
five days a week. It didn’t matter how busy they were at work, or if their
children were involved in after school sports or other activities. They made
sure to have dinner together. Many studies have shown this is a significant
factor in the success of a child in school and later in life.
Think of any negative activity a teenager could get
into, (alcohol, crime, drugs, dropping out of school, pregnancy, gangs, etc.).
Research indicates such conduct is avoided by children who grow up dining with
their families at least five nights each week. The families of every full ride
scholarship winner I have met also followed this practice.
Here’s a painless way to make it happen, if you aren’t
doing so already. Decide you’re going to do it. This is the most difficult
step. Once you’ve decided, really decided, the rest is pretty easy. Determine
which evening of the week is filled with the fewest activities. Circle it every
time it appears on your calendar or planner. Pick a dinnertime and write it down.
When a friend or work colleague wants you to go somewhere, or do something for them on a Sunday,
tell them you need to check your calendar before agreeing. Then tell them you’re
fully booked that evening. Done.
After your family has made this a habit, (maybe after
three or four weeks), not just writing it down or telling people you have a
prior commitment, but actually doing it, then pick another night and repeat the
process. It may take a little more effort arranging the second night, but it’s
worth it. Children who dine with their families this often are happier, more
successful in school and receive more scholarship money for college. Continue
rearranging your schedule until you are enjoying dinner together at least five
nights each week.
During your family dinnertime, chat with your children
and your spouse. This is not the time to scold anyone for failing to do chores or
to check up on grades or homework. This is a time to connect through sharing a
meal and pleasant conversation. If you are ever stumped as to what to talk
about, then check the Families Alive website, https://www.familiesalive.org/dinnertable/ for suggestions. When you first start this family tradition, it may seem
awkward. After a few meals, everyone will relax, and you’ll notice your
children will start to really talk to you. That is, if you listen to them,
really listen, especially while looking them in the eye.
Make this your New Year’s Resolution. It'll pay off
with happier kids, fewer problems, better grades in school, and could actually
help earn more scholarships for college down the line.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, December 4, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Winter Break Scholarship Challenge for High School Students
Although many students want to go to college, few have
the financial resources to do so without scholarships, grants or loans. I’m
completely against loans, since they have a tendency to destroy a graduate’s
future. That leaves grants and scholarships, but they don’t magically appear.
Someone has to apply for them.
When writing my book, Free College Awareness, I realized I didn’t complete many chapters
without having a specific goal, with a time limit. Once I set this up, the
chapters almost seemed to write themselves. This could be true for scholarship
and grant applications too. I suggest setting up a routine for finding, filling
out, and submitting college scholarship and grant forms.
To this end, I propose a challenge over the upcoming
Winter Break. For most students, this means two weeks. For others, it may be
three. Whichever is the case for you, pick the number of applications you wish
to submit during this time. They will all be completed online, of course, so
you don’t have to worry about offices being closed. My suggestion is a minimum
of one per day, better yet would be two or three.
You’ll still have time for visiting with family and
friends, watching football or parades, opening presents, and eating lots of turkey
or ham. Discuss your family’s travel plans with your parents in advance. Block out
this time on a calendar (you can print templates online for free). Then block
out your sleep schedule. You’ll do a terrible job if you’re sleep deprived.
You now know when you have free time for meeting this
scholarship/grant application challenge. Use a red pen to outline the times you
are allotting to find, complete and submit your applications. If you have
already filed at least one, you know how much time you’ll need for each. The
average student takes about an hour, after the first one.
Sure, vacations should be fun, but why not dedicate 20
hours of the 500 over the upcoming Winter Break to applying for scholarships? Doing
so might result in you being awarded thousands of dollars for college. Go ahead
and do it. I dare you.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Gifts That Help Students Earn Scholarships
I’m sure parents would like their children to earn lots
of scholarship money for college. Even people with good paychecks would rather
save their money for retirement than put it towards college tuition. Yet, most
parents are not aware they can help their children earn more scholarship money
while giving them presents for Christmas, Hanukkah, or birthdays. This is,
however, 100% the case.
Anything that improves the odds of earning scholarships
and grants is a benefit to the family. Why not dedicate money that would be
spent on gifts anyway to help reach this goal? For children 13 and over, buy,
wrap up and give them a copy of Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective
Teens. If you can find it, also give them the workbook that accompanies the
book. I kept 20 copies in my French classroom for students to read. Many
borrowed the book. After doing so, 100% went out and bought a copy to keep at
home and suggested their friends do the same. Pretty good results.
For students in the 11th or 12th
grade, give them a copy of Free Cash for College for Dummies. You know the
Dummies series. This one is well done like the others. It contains step by step
instructions students need to follow to find, qualify, and apply for
scholarships and grants. It’s a valuable resource.
For children in middle or high school, find a large,
laminated wall calendar for their room. It will help them become and stay
organized. This is a necessary tool for success in secondary school and will make
it easier to fulfill requirements and meet deadlines. These calendars are
everywhere this time of year. You can find them online, in malls, as well as in big box and
office supply stores. Buy packages of multi-colored erasable markers and a
couple of erasers at the same time.
The last resource you need isn’t available yet. It’s my
upcoming book, Free College Awareness.
The book contains 16 strategies used by families of successful Full Ride
scholarship applicants. These students were awarded such large scholarships, that
their college education was essentially free. These tips worked for them, and
could work for your children too. Check back
on my blog and on my Twitter feed, @ElizaWallace27, where I’ll announce when it becomes available for purchase.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, November 27, 2017
What Can A Fashion Icon Teach Us about Success?
Friday, November 24, 2017
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Thanksgiving Scholarship Challenge
Although many students want to go to college, few have
the financial resources to do so without scholarships, grants or loans. I’m
completely against loans, since they have a tendency to destroy a graduate’s
future. That leaves grants and scholarships, but they don’t magically appear.
Someone has to apply for them.
When writing my book, Free College Awareness, I realized I didn’t complete many chapters
without having a specific goal, with a time limit. Once I set this up, the
chapters almost seemed to write themselves. This could be true for scholarship
and grant applications too. I suggest setting up a routine for finding, filling
out, and submitting college scholarship and grant forms.
To this end, I propose a challenge over the upcoming
Thanksgiving holiday. For most students, this means four days. For others, it
may be five days. Whichever is the case for you, pick the number of
applications you wish to submit during this time. They will all be completed online,
of course, so you don’t have to worry about offices being closed. My suggestion
is a minimum of one per day, better yet would be two or three.
You’ll still have time for visiting with family and
friends, watching football or the Twilight Zone Marathon, and eating lots of turkey
or ham. Discuss your family’s travel plans with your parents in advance. Block
this time out on a calendar (you can print templates online for free). Then block
out your sleep schedule. You’ll do a terrible job if you’re sleep deprived.
You now know when you have free time for meeting this scholarship/grant
application challenge. Use a red pen to outline the times you are allotting to
find, complete and submit your applications. If you have already filed at least
one, you know how much time you’ll need for each. The average student takes
about an hour, after the first one.
Sure, vacations should be fun, but wouldn’t you
dedicate ten hours of the 120 over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday if doing
so might result in being awarded thousands of dollars for college? Go ahead and
do it. I dare you.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, November 20, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Thanksgiving Scholarship Challenge for High School Students
Although many students want to go to college, few have
the financial resources to do so without scholarships, grants or loans. I’m
completely against loans, since they have a tendency to destroy a graduate’s
future. That leaves grants and scholarships, but they don’t magically appear.
Someone has to apply for them.
When writing my book, Free College Awareness, I realized I didn’t complete many chapters
without having a specific goal, with a time limit. Once I set this up, the
chapters almost seemed to write themselves. This could be true for scholarship
and grant applications too. I suggest setting up a routine for finding, filling
out, and submitting college scholarship and grant forms.
To this end, I propose a challenge over the upcoming
Thanksgiving holiday. For most students, this means four days. For others, it
may be five days. Whichever is the case for you, pick the number of
applications you wish to submit during this time. They will all be completed online,
of course, so you don’t have to worry about offices being closed. My suggestion
is a minimum of one per day, better yet, set your goal at two or three.
You’ll still have time for visiting with family and
friends, watching football or the Twilight Zone Marathon, and eating lots of turkey
or ham. Discuss your family’s travel plans with your parents in advance. Block
this time out on a calendar (you can print templates online for free). Then block
out your sleep schedule. You’ll do a terrible job if you’re sleep deprived.
You now know when you have free time for meeting this scholarship/grant
application challenge. Use a red pen to outline the times you are allotting to
find, complete and submit your applications. If you have already filed at least
one, you know how much time you’ll need for each. The average student takes
about an hour, after the first one.
Sure, vacations should be fun, but wouldn’t you
dedicate ten hours of the 120 over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday if doing
so might result in being awarded thousands of dollars for college? Go ahead and
do it. I dare you.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, November 13, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
If You Want to Be Happy for the Rest of Your Life, Do This
Parents and school counselors often encourage students
to take advanced classes in every subject. This might look like good on a transcript,
but how does it make students feel? Are they overwhelmed, or inspired? Be
careful to avoid the first emotion while boosting the second.
I’m a perfect example. In my case, I have loved words
and grammar since I was little. Numbers, however, seem to slip through
the cracks in my mind, especially zeroes. I don’t know why, perhaps it's
cultural. When I grew up, girls were told they were bad in math and good in
storytelling. I guess I fulfilled this prophesy.
In the ninth grade we were told to pick a foreign
language class. I chose French and continued studying it through college. In
the tenth grade I was instructed to select an advanced math class, since I had
completed the required courses already. My reply was, “Can I take another
language instead?” Lucky for me, the answer was yes. I added German to my
schedule and continued studying it happily through college.
I kept adding languages and avoiding courses I did not
enjoy. The result was happiness. I liked my classes, even when they became
complex, and competition from foreign students grew intense. I graduated college
with a degree in German, French and English, and taught them for over 40 years.
If I had been forced to take advanced math instead of the extra languages, what
would have been the result? I’m sure it wouldn’t have been a successful career
teaching languages. There were times where my abilities in multiple languages granted
me the job over someone with fewer language skills.
Apply my example to any student. Take the required
classes in every subject, but push harder in courses you enjoy. Go to summer
school or the local community college to eliminate required subjects of lower
interest. Then, there will be room for more classes in your strength. Not
everyone is into words. Some students love music, math or science.
Whatever the strength, talent or interest, feed it, and watch it grow. Imagine
having a career in something you love. As they say, it won’t feel like work.
Picking the right courses will help students be happier and more successful in secondary school and earn far more scholarship money for college. For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, November 6, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Why You Should Know Your Child’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Everyone is good at something, and not so good at
something else. It’s part of being human. I know in which areas I excel and in which I still need work. This has helped me get ahead, and find help when I’m stuck. It’s
important for parents to know the strengths and weaknesses of their children.
This knowledge will allow parents to direct each child down the right path, and provide
support where it is needed.
Students who take Honors, Advanced Placement and
International Baccalaureate classes earn more scholarship money for college.
When parents become aware of the talents and abilities of one of their children,
they can help select harder classes in the areas in which they will likely become
successful. Likewise, when a required course is too difficult, they can find a
tutor or outside expert to provide support.
To make space in the high school schedule for more
advanced courses, students might consider taking a required class during the
summer. I took health, biology and driver’s education during the summer to make
room for a second foreign language during high school. I knew none of these
courses would become my major in college, so by taking them in the summer,
there was no negative consequence for me. Deciding which courses to use to
accomplish this goal will depend upon a student’s interests and the school’s
summer offerings. Sometimes community colleges offer courses that can be used
to fulfill high school requirements. Be sure to check with the college
counselor and one at the high school to be sure this is allowed.
When students and parents are aware of a child’s
strengths, talents and interests, they can work as a team to take advantage of
them. This is also valuable knowledge in the case of weaknesses. By knowing
where a particular subject falls, disastrous choices can be avoided. It’s a
waste of time and effort to require a child to take advanced courses in an area
of weakness. It is also disheartening for the child, and looks terrible on a
transcript. I always think of a strength or talent like the accelerator on a
car, it creates forward motion. Weaknesses are like the brakes. They make the
car or student stop.
Picking the right courses
will help students be more successful in secondary school and earn far more
scholarship money for college. For more information,
you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from
Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to
families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, October 30, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
How to Destress School Day Mornings
You don’t have to start every school day with chaos.
There are a few simple tips that can help you create a calm morning, even if
you aren’t a morning person. These four factors need to be controlled so they
don’t cause problems. Once they are tamed, both children and parents will
actually enjoy school day mornings, instead of dreading them.
The first solution is simple and takes only a few
minutes. Designate a time one hour before bedtime to organize clothing and
backpacks. Every child and adult, (it’s always smart to set a good example)
should pick out the clothing they intend to wear the next day. If possible, lay
it out on a chair or dresser. If it’s too bulky, like a business suit, hang it
from a hook in the closet or on the back of the bedroom door. This habit speeds
up mornings because there are no decisions to be made. They were made the night
before. An extra benefit from doing this is in case of a late night emergency.
One night a few years ago, my neighbor’s condo was on fire, and the building was
evacuated. I was the only one wearing shoes, socks, and a coat when we gathered
downstairs. I had the only cell phone too. It was quick and easy for me to grab
what I needed on my way out. Be sure backpacks and briefcases are fully loaded
with the next day’s important papers and placed near the door usually used when
leaving in the morning.
A second morning task can also be completed the evening
before. When preparing dinner, put school lunches together. You’re in the
kitchen anyway. Buy a set of plastic containers with dividers to hold school
lunches (they’re fine for taking to work too). When you chop vegetables for
dinner, place some of them in one section of each container. Do the same for other foods being handled. If
you have chicken for dinner, chicken sandwiches can be prepped for lunch. If
you top baked potatoes with cheese, cut up some cubes for lunch. The
berries you add to dessert can go into another spot in the containers. By the
time dinner is served, lunch containers will be full and stacked in the fridge.
Just before bed, set the table for breakfast. This is a
simple task which can be assigned to a school aged child. While this is
happening, an older child or parent can prep any foods that can be made in
advance, helping the morning run more smoothly. A simple, tasty and healthy
breakfast is oatmeal, topped with nuts and berries. If a large batch of oatmeal
is cooked on the weekend, it can be divided into portions after it has cooled,
packed in waxed paper and frozen in plastic containers or bags. An even easier
method is to buy individual servings of frozen oatmeal. This is much more
expensive, but very convenient. Many other foods can be made well in advance
which will also shorten cooking time in the morning. Once this becomes a habit,
it’s almost mindless, but makes for a calm, pleasant morning for all.
The last routine is actually the most important, but
unless started early in life, is a little difficult to turn into a habit. This
is setting a reasonable bedtime for each family member based on age. This chart
by Sleep Aid Resource is very handy. http://www.sleepaidresource.com/sleep-chart.html.
Decide what time each family member needs to get up in the morning (leaving
time for breakfast) and count backwards. This is the time that individual needs to
go to sleep each night, even on weekends or holidays. The body
performs best when this practice is established. It also makes people less
grumpy in the morning.
When these four suggestions are followed, school/work
day mornings are less rushed and more pleasant. Pick one at a time, establish the
routine and then tackle another. Once all four are habits, you’ll see mornings
are much easier on every family member.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, October 9, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
How to Teach Time Management to High School Students
I learned time management by reading books by John Maxwell,
Steven Covey and Benjamin Franklin. This skill has made a world of difference
in my life. But I couldn’t expect my high school foreign language students to
do what I did. So I simplified what I learned and created a short lesson.
I wanted my students to know how to manage their time, so
they would be able to complete their homework assignments and projects. I ended
my language lesson a little early one Friday and asked them to take out paper
and pen.
I told students I wanted to help them have time for fun,
while still finishing their school work. This got their attention. I explained during the two years I was in South Africa, I worked pretty much all the time. I knew I wanted to “get a life” when I came back to the US. To do so, I
needed to identify my goals. I wrote my five goals on the board in front of my classroom.
1.
Spend more time with family and friends.
2.
Increase my level of fitness.
3.
Have fun.
4.
Buy a dog.
5.
Earn enough money to live comfortably.
I answered any questions they had and asked them to suggest
something I might want or need to do during the coming weekend. As they shouted
out suggestions, I wrote about fifteen of them on the board. They included
chores like doing laundry, going shopping, cleaning the house, grading papers,
and fun activities like going to the beach, going to the movies, etc.
I told students to put an “A” by the most important
activity or chore, “B” by the next significant and “C” next to those not really
important at all. They all said grading papers was most important. I asked them
where that appeared on my list of goals. It may have been important to the
school or to them, but work was low on my list, so it only received a “C”, the lowest of
the three choices. They understood. It was a real eye opener for them. We went
through all activities on the board until they all had letters next to them.
Then we ranked the items in each category by urgency, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, etc. So all items on the list were identified according to the time management
grid: Important-Urgent, Important-Not Urgent, Not Important-Urgent, Not
Important-Not Urgent.
This lesson helped them schedule their time by their
priorities, not those of someone else. It may have been most important for them
to do school work, since it would help them reach their college goals. But my
goals were not theirs. My goal was to get a life. After this little exercise,
they understood the first step in time management is always to identify long term and short term
goals. When they did so, they finished more school work while experiencing less
stress and having more fun.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free
College Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid
needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School
students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Monday, October 2, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Which Colleges and Universities Offer the Most Financial Aid?
USA Today recently published findings from the 2018 issue
of the Princeton Review. They listed updated information on colleges and universities
helping families in their search for the best choice for graduating seniors.
Although all details contained in the article are beneficial, I find the list
of the Best Financial Aid to be the most compelling. I don’t believe college graduates
should have to spend decades trying to pay back college loans.
I’ve dedicated the rest of my life to helping families
avoid taking out college loans. This is why I wrote Free College Awareness. Until the US joins the rest of the first
world countries in making Pre-K through College tuition free, I believe families
should pursue scholarships and grants, not loans. Therefore, this list of institutions of higher education offering the Best Financial Aid is of interest to me.
The top college in financial aid in 2018 is Bowdoin
College, with grants averaging $42,200 per student. The second and third are
Vanderbilt University and Colgate University. I believe students should select
the lowest cost accredited university which will provide them an education in
the field of their choice. These three institutions should
be high on the list, considering how much financial aid they supply. But,
families would be wise to read the offers their children receive to insure that
they do not end up needing student loans to cover all costs.
It’s far better to go to a lower cost university for free than
a higher cost university no matter the amount of grant or scholarship, if the
financial aid package does not cover everything. Remember, college loans are
forever.
For more information, you’ll want my new book, Free College
Awareness, coming soon from Griffin Publishing. How to avoid
needing college loans; available soon to families of Pre-K through High School
students.
You are reading from the blog: http://www.roadtofreecollege.com
Photo credit: Google Images
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)