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college bound seminar: better prep success
college bound seminar: better prep success
Join Jason Franklin at a seminar that discusses topics of college costs, scholarships, the FASFA, selecting colleges, and much much more! Jason's direct, common sense approach takes the confusion out of the college bound process. His information will not only save you tens of thousands of dollars in college costs but will better prepare your student for life beyond college. See the schedule and cost information below.
For more information or to register for the seminar, click on the following link
Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
Illinois Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/illinois-scholarships/
Net Price College Calculators
Net Price College Calculators
https://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
As students start exploring colleges, Net Price Calculators provide a good first step. The cost of attending is important because it lets students know what it will take to afford the school of their dreams.
Using a Net Price Calculator, students can get a more realistic picture of what they’ll actually pay, including the scholarships they may qualify for and their need-based financial aid eligibility. Knowing approximately what need-based aid they may qualify for based on their family income, they then know how much merit-based aid they should aim for.
Another reason students should look at Net Price Calculators early in their process is that they have time to work towards their ideal financial aid variables. For example, a student with an ACT score of 27 and a GPA of 3.85 could receive an estimated scholarship of $22,000 at Cornell College, but if they got their ACT score up to a 28, they could receive $26,000. Exploring on a Net Price Calculator early sets sophomores and juniors up with ample time to prepare through studying and taking mock tests. Reaching their ideal score won’t just be a dream. They will have plenty of time to even retake a test. That may not be an option in their senior year. Students just starting to explore can play with the variables to see what they could work on to improve their financial aid package before they are ready to enroll.
It’s a great idea to walk through a Net Price Calculator with your students so they can get the hang of it. For most calculators, students will need their GPA, at least an idea of their entrance exam score range, and a basic understanding of their family’s financial information.
Keep in mind that many net price calculators are created for first-time, domestic undergraduate students. Click on the link above to find net price calculators.
The College Affordability Guide
The College Affordability Guide
The College Affordability Guide is a resource that helps students find the most affordable colleges and degrees in the USA. Backed by research on +7,000 colleges, this guide can help students narrow down which colleges are doing the most to make high quality education affordable. Studies looked at income-appropriate tuition, completing one's studies, and being able to pay back one's loans as the key factors to evaluate the college's affordability. Click on the link below to access the website.
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