Your Guide to 2014 FAFSA State Deadlines
It’s that time of the year again. No, not wondering whether the first month of the year went (though we’re thinking that, too)—it’s time to get ready to fill out your Free Application for Student Aid...
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We’ve rounded up two of Zinch’s higher ed experts and former admissions directors, Bob Patterson and Gil Rogers, to answer questions from YOU about all things college. In this edition of From the Desk...
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We’ve rounded up two of Zinch’s higher ed experts and former admissions directors, Bob Patterson and Gil Rogers, to answer questions from YOU about all things college. In this edition of From the Desk...
View ArticleTaking Your Next Scholarship Essay to the Top
Thinking about applying for the next Zinch Weekly Scholarship? Or maybe you’re working on another application in hopes of earning some extra cash for college. Whether you’re writing a stellar...
View ArticleUnderstanding What’s in an Award Letter
May 1st is approaching–the deadline for accepting or declining your college offers of admission. Most colleges abide by this deadline and if you haven’t made your decision yet, there’s no time like...
View Article7 Quirky Scholarships with No Essay Required
Be sure to have an account with Zinch with a complete (or nearly complete) profile in order to look at and apply for the scholarships below. Signing up for Zinch and filling out your profile will also...
View Article6 Super Summertime Scholarships
Be sure to have an account with Zinch with a complete (or nearly complete) profile in order to look at and apply for the scholarships below. Signing up for Zinch and filling out your profile will also...
View Article6 Top Notch Scholarships to Jump On
Don’t laze away your summer days! Take advantage of the extra time you have without schoolwork to squeeze in some scholarship applications between sleeping in and hanging out with friends. We’ve found...
View ArticleA Parent’s Guide to the FAFSA
The first, and most important, piece of advice for parents regarding the FAFSA is: take the time to complete the FAFSA, even if you don’t think you will qualify for aid. Most parents believe that the...
View ArticleEverything I Wish I Knew About Financial Aid
My first time completing FAFSA was tumultuous to say the least. Everything that seemed to go smoothly for my friends went wrong for me. Applying for financial aid my senior year was a big eye opener...
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