Here's Your Guide to Studying Abroad (And Paying for it!) March 27, 2024 Introduction Studying abroad, which basically means studying in a country at an institution that is not in your home country, is a great way for college students to experience new cultures, lifestyles, and places while still having the opportunity to take courses to move closer to earning a college degree.  Before I even enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, I knew that studying abroad for a semester was something that I wanted to do. And luckily, I was able to find a program that fit my major and my ..read more

Scholarships in Georgia Last updated January 28, 2024 Introduction to Georgia scholarships When searching for scholarships in Georgia, of course it’s crucial to consider your academic profile and interests to find opportunities that may be a good fit. However, many students often overlook the abundance of scholarship opportunities that are at their fingertips based on a wide variety of additional factors, including where you live! If you’re a resident of Georgia, or even just attend college in Georgia, you’re in luck, because there are hundreds of great scholarships and financial ai ..read more

Trade School: Everything You Need to Know (2023) November 27, 2023 Jump ahead to... Introduction: Trade School Whether you’re a high school student thinking about next steps after graduation, or you’ve been out in the ~real world~ for some time but are considering going back to school to obtain a degree, trade school is one of the many types of degrees out there worth considering. But, with a plethora of options often comes decision fatigue: which option is best for me?  In this post, we’ll dive into one of the many degree options out there - trade school (also referred to as vocat ..read more

When is the FAFSA deadline?  October 14, 2023 Introduction: FAFSA deadlines The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more widely recognized by its acronym “FAFSA”, is the key to unlocking federal financial aid that comes in the form of loans, grants (in this case, mostly need-based), work-study programs, and more. One of the most common questions I hear students and parents ask in relation to federal aid is “When is the FAFSA due?”  While this question does have a concrete answer, it also has a more nuanced one. So, in the spirit of making this as clear as possible, let’s ..read more

Scholarships for Minority Students October 6, 2023 Credit: Getty Images Introduction: Scholarships for Minority Students If there's one thing I've learned since getting involved in the scholarship space, it's that scholarships come in all shapes and sizes. By this, I mean that not only do scholarships range in terms of amount and competitiveness, but they also cater to specific groups of students, including minorities. If you're a high school, college, or graduate school student, and you fall into any type of ethnic, gender, or disability-related minority group, you'll be glad to know ..read more

21 Scholarships for Engineering Students September 4, 2023 Introduction In 2017, 191,336 degrees were awarded to students majoring in engineering, including STEM majors. According to Data USA, the median tuition costs for engineering majors at in-state public colleges is approximately $8,000, while the median tuition cost for these majors at out-of-state private colleges is approximately $42,000 per year. Regardless of what type of institution you attend to earn your engineering degree, there is no doubt that earning an engineering degree is expensive. Despite the fact that earning a deg ..read more

Full-Ride Scholarships to Apply for in 2023 Last Updated August 23, 2023 Jump Ahead To... Introduction to Full-Ride Scholarships Full-ride scholarships are, without a doubt, every college student’s dream to receive. To put it plainly, a full-ride scholarship is one that generally covers most of, if not all, of your college expenses. These scholarships are amazing because they help provide support with paying for college while greatly reducing (or even completely eradicating) the need to take out student loans.   Full-ride scholarships fall into a few different categories: o ..read more

July Scholarships June 26, 2023 Introduction to July Scholarships The heat of the summer is here, and so are the July scholarships! This post highlights nearly thirty great scholarships for students of all kinds to apply for throughout the month of July. Some of these July scholarships are for students pursuing specific majors, whereas others are geared towards students of certain age ranges and geographic locations. As always, there are plenty of scholarships in this post that are more general / open to a wider range of students. As always, the more specific you can get with the types o ..read more

First Generation College Student Scholarships Last Updated June 2, 2023 Introduction: First Generation College Student Scholarships One scholarship search tip that I repeat to students on the regular these days is how important it is to segment your scholarship search based on the building blocks that make up who you are. By “building blocks”, I mean...what are the various things that make you, YOU?  In case you’re having trouble picturing what I mean, here are a few examples (PS - I suggest you write yours out in list format too, it helps!) …  I am a soon-to-be STEM stud ..read more

June Scholarships May 23, 2023 Introduction to June Scholarships School may be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean there aren't PLENTY of scholarships to apply for in June! This post highlights almost thirty great scholarships for students of all kinds to apply for throughout the month of June. Some of these June scholarships are specific to students in certain areas of study, years in school, and geographic locations, while others are more general/open to a wider range of students. As I've always said, the more specific you can get with the types of scholarships you apply for, the ..read more