S5 | Episode 32 | Maximizing Student Aid
You’ve received your aid for the semester now, what? Community college students have a great advantage in maximizing the federal and state aid. In this episode, we share ways to save your financial aid from the community college to hopefully use towards future college tuition and expenses. We also explain how aid is disbursed and distributed to students. We hope you find this episode helpful and that you share it with a friend. Please remember to like, comment, and subscribe. It helps us grow!
S5 | Episode 31 | Financial Aid Reminders
Welcome back! It is definitely the time of year when many students are thinking about their financial aid application. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect to submit your FAFSA. In this important episode, we share tips on getting your aid application completed and also ensuring that you meet priority deadlines to get the most aid possible. Also, join us next week as we discuss strategies to save and maximize the aid you receive. As always, please remember to like, comment and subscribe.
S5 | Episode 21 | Replay Scholarships | Part 2
Replay: Welcome back! In Scholarships Part 2, we talk about how to apply for scholarships, important pitfalls to avoid, and key tips for staying organized. We'd appreciate your questions and comments below. Thank you for your support.
S5 | Episode 20 | Replay Scholarships | Part 1
Replay: Spring is an exciting time for many reasons. While applying to college or to transfer, you should also be thinking about applying for scholarships. In this latest episode, we share tips on how to find scholarships, and preparing for the application process. Make sure to also check out part 2 of this episode where we share our ideas on best practices when applying. As always, please remember to share, and comment. We’d love to hear from you!
S5| Episode 15 | Cal Grants | Part Three
Welcome back! In this final episode of our financial aid series, we wrap up our discussion with one of the most important aid programs in California; the Cal-Grant. We discuss minimum eligibility requirements, program parameters, and which Cal-Grant may apply to you. We also share information on the different deadlines for both FAFSA, Dream Act, and Cal Grant. Please remember to share this episode and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.
S5 | Episode 14 | California Promise Grant | Part Two
Hello Listeners! Welcome back to our special series on financial aid. In this installment, we take a deep dive into the two Promise Grant options that cover student fees. Listen closely as we explain the differences between the two programs such as income criteria and important deadlines. We hope that you will share this very important episode with your friends, family, and students. Do you have a question or comment about the financial aid process? Please leave us a comment below!