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When Is The Best Time To Look For Merit Scholarships?

6/1/2019

 
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As our children consider applying to college, our thoughts usually turn to the thousands of dollars that an undergraduate education will cost.  Add the cost of a Graduate degree to the cost of a Bachelor’s and we could be talking about half a million dollars!!!

With that in mind, we all would like to save a few dollars when possible, right?  But you’re thinking… “My child has average grades. He just did ok on his ACT and SAT.  She didn’t take many AP courses this year.”

It’s still possible for your child to be awarded Merit Scholarships (that have nothing to do with financial need)!!!  And the best time to look is before your child even applies to college Senior Year! Yes, that is correct!  You will not qualify for merit scholarships if you do not apply to the schools that are offering them. So then what???

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Should I Apply For Financial Aid?

6/1/2019

 
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People always ask me if they should apply for financial aid when sending their children to school.  My answer is always a resounding YES!!!

Some people will argue and say “But we earn too much money!  Our family won’t get any aid.” That may be true. Maybe your family does earn “too much” money and your family will not qualify for Need based aid.  But what about Merit based aid???




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While Vicki Vollweiler of College Financial Prep, or any college financial aid advisor, cannot guarantee receipt of financial aid, utilization of our confidential services will provide you with cost saving strategies to implement in regards to college and savings.  Client understands that savings on the cost of college are not guaranteed with our college planning, preparation and advisory services.  However, College Financial Prep will guide you based on your family specifics as to how to be best served to potentially maximize aid and/or scholarships.  Please note: Not all cost saving strategies that may benefit you in terms of reducing your Expected Family Contribution for college are beneficial to you from a tax perspective.  College Financial Prep is not a replacement for your Attorney, Accountant, Financial Planner or Investment Advisor.  It is recommended to discuss various strategies, as necessary, with the above mentioned professionals.  FAFSA, TAP and CSS Profile may all be completed free of charge without professional assistance.  Fees charged are not for submitting the financial aid applications. Fees charged are for the advice and expertise offered.  College Financial Prep is not affiliated with the Department of Education.
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