Most students need money to go to college and work hard to get awarded scholarships and grants. But the hardest part about scholarships and grants is keeping them. In order to protect privacy, especially at public institutions, departments have only limited access to student information. That means an advisor may not be able to see what grants or scholarships you have.
This means that you will have to pay attention to the requirements of each of your scholarships or grants. Some scholarships require only 12 credit hours per semester, others may require 15 or more. These same scholarships and grants will have completion requirements for each academic year. So while you may have to be enrolled in a certain number of credits, you will also be expected to complete a certain number of credit hours at a certain GPA. If you don't meet their minimum, you can lose those grants and scholarships. Once lost it can be difficult if not impossible to get them back.
When awarded grants or scholarships, pay very close attention to these requirements. Make a list of each scholarship or grant and what the enrollment requirements are as well as the annual completion requirements. Also write down how long the scholarship will last. (1 semester, 1 year, 4 years, etc.)
Paying attention to these requirements is the student's responsibility. Advisors, Financial Aid personnel and Business office staff are NOT responsible for students who do not pay attention to their requirements or who fail to meet the minimum requirements.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
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Fifty years ago, a high school diploma was more than enough for the average person to find a good job and develop a life-long career. And for those who couldn't finish regular high school, a GED worked almost as well. Higher education was for those with the money or the smarts going to the very top.
Today, technology has changed everything. Now, even the Military requires more than a GED from its recruits. Unfortunately, trying to figure out where to go, what to do and how to get there is just as confusing as ever. No two schools have the same requirements. No two schools cost the same. Comparing two state schools in the same state is still like comparing Granny Smith apples to Red Delicious apples. Yes they're both apples, but they're not the same color, size or shape. Which one is the right one to get the degree or certification you need. What paperwork do you need? Where do you start?
Helping students and their families figure out how to navigate the confusing path to achieving some form of higher education is what I love to do most. Sharing my skills, tips and advice is what I hope to do here for my readers.
Today, technology has changed everything. Now, even the Military requires more than a GED from its recruits. Unfortunately, trying to figure out where to go, what to do and how to get there is just as confusing as ever. No two schools have the same requirements. No two schools cost the same. Comparing two state schools in the same state is still like comparing Granny Smith apples to Red Delicious apples. Yes they're both apples, but they're not the same color, size or shape. Which one is the right one to get the degree or certification you need. What paperwork do you need? Where do you start?
Helping students and their families figure out how to navigate the confusing path to achieving some form of higher education is what I love to do most. Sharing my skills, tips and advice is what I hope to do here for my readers.
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