How to Get into COSMOS Summer Program

COSMOS is a California-based STEM summer program across 4 participating UC schools. Similar to college courses, you can expect to engage in lectures on niche STEM topics, field trips, group discussion, and group research projects. A pricey investment, COSMOS isn’t the only way to deepen your STEM research experience. Read on…
What Scholarships Should I Apply For – and How Do I Apply for Them?

Even though they may seem difficult to obtain, scholarships and grants are available through schools, businesses and non-profit organizations in the United States.
How to Choose the Best College for You

When it comes to how to choose the best college for you, you need to think about yourself first and particular schools second. Empowerly!
FAFSA: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

All students may apply for federal student aid from January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 for the 2016-17 school year. Available funds are first-come, first-serve, so don’t delay.
Recent Changes to the FAFSA

There have been two recent changes to the FAFSA, both of which are designed to make this situation less complicated.
6 Tips to Graduate from College Debt-Free

It may seem like a pipe-dream, but it is possible to graduate from college debt-free, or with significantly reduced debt.
How to Apply to Scholarships

Sounds pretty great! So, how do I start to apply to scholarships in the first place?
College Grants and Scholarships: What’s the Difference?

In this article, we’re going to investigate one factor that confuses a lot of families: what’s the difference between college grants and scholarships?