Looking for a way to give back, to learn something new, or meet new people? Then some time spent doing community service might be right for you. Community service takes many forms from helping out at a food pantry or animal shelter to being a camp counselor to tutoring other students to volunteering at […]
The Wait is Over – The New FAFSA is Here
The new FAFSA is finally here! The “soft launch” is over, and it’s time to complete the form and submit it to your colleges. What’s New? The formula used to determine your financial aid eligibility is changing. It will no longer be the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution). It will now be the SAI (Student Aid […]
Get Your Money’s Worth -Tips for Making the Most of Your Freshman Year in College
Today’s guest blogger is one of my former students, Susan Hickey, Cornell Class of 2026 (Go Big Red!). Here’s her advice to incoming college freshman. Whether you go to a private or public college, the fact remains – it’s not cheap. I felt pressure to make the most of the opportunities that my university had […]