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Are college campus visits necessary?

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ShareTweetFlipEmailPin0 SharesNo. You do not have to visit a college in order to be admitted to a college. I get the impression that emphasis on campus visits is partially a generational thing. I don’t know of anyone my age (that is old enough to have kids in college) who visited the college before they showed … Read more

What are learning communities?

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ShareTweetFlipEmailPin0 SharesA learning community is when a group of students take two or more courses together. The courses may be based on a theme or simply core classes required by the college. The goal of a learning community is to provide students with increased opportunities to form relationships with other students and interact with faculty. … Read more

FAQ: Can I appeal my financial aid award?

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A person stands on a college campus pathway near a note that reads, "College FAQ: How to appeal financial aid award?" outlining a common financial aid concern.
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Post-it note asking Can I appeal my financial aid award?Yes. You can appeal your financial aid award if there has been a change in your family circumstance or if you believe that the process did not account for a specific aspect of your family situation. The following is a list of reasons why you might appeal your financial aid award:

  • Job loss
  • Reduction of income
  • Illness/Disability
  • Addition to family
  • Natural Disaster
  • Death
  • Relocation
  • Separation/Divorce
  • Private Tuition
  • Care for elderly parent
  • Increase Child care expenses
  • Changes in number of dependents in household
  • Unusual or one-time events that inflated your income the previous year

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What is the Federal Methodology?

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ShareTweetFlipEmailPin0 SharesThe Federal Methodology is the formula used by the federal government in calculating a student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) which determines their eligibility for financial aid. Students receive their EFC by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receiving their Student Aid Report (SAR). The Federal Methodology is used for calculating … Read more

What are college retention rates?

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Post-it Note asking what are college retention rates?The college retention rate is the percentage of full-time students who return after their freshman year. The retention rate is not the same thing as the graduation rate. There may actually be significant differences between the two numbers.

The retention rate will always be higher than the graduation rate which is why prospective college applicants will often hear about it. However, colleges with similar retention rates may have dramatically different graduation rates.

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What federal grants are available for undergraduates?

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ShareTweetFlipEmailPin11 SharesThere are four major federal grant programs available for undergraduates: Federal Pell Grants Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Teach Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants All programs require students to complete the FAFSA. The Pell and FSEOG grants are need-based programs. The maximum amount you … Read more

What’s the difference between average net price and cost of attendance?

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ShareTweetFlipEmailPin0 SharesThe Cost of Attendance (COA) and Average Net Price (which for some reason never gets abbreviated) are actually defined by the government. Basically, the COA is the total cost to attend college for one year, Fall through Spring. This includes tuition, room and board, books and schools supplies, fees, equipment and room materials, and … Read more