by Caitlin Vogt | Jan 15, 2022 | Parents, Families & Mentors, Paying for College
Reading Time: 2 minutes It takes strength and resilience to pursue your education when financial insecurity is a part of that experience. Finding yourself suddenly unable to pay tuition is a stressful circumstance, and we want to help. With these steps, we hope to...
by Bianca Black | Oct 1, 2021 | Applying to College, College Spotlights, Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you enjoy the peace and serenity that comes with being in the mountains? Are skiing, hiking, or mountain biking a few of your favorite activities? Do you want to become one with nature? If yes, you should look at colleges in the mountains!...
by Caitlin Vogt | Sep 19, 2021 | Applying to College, Parents, Families & Mentors, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes When you’re new to the financial aid process, some terms may sound like a different language. Here we define a list of terms to help you through this process. The terms listed below are pretty universal amongst colleges in the USA, but there...
by Bianca Black | Aug 19, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes Descarga esta guía en español. You’ve probably heard about the FAFSA…but what exactly is it? Our guide for the first-time FAFSA applicant will break it down for you. First things first, the acronym FAFSA stands for “Free Application for Federal...
by Caitlin Vogt | Jun 21, 2021 | College Life, College Spotlights, Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 4 minutes There are so many college towns scattered throughout the United States; some are large, some are small, and some fall right in between. The ambiance varies from one town to the next, but there’s something for everyone in these communities. Many...
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | May 6, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your role as a family member or mentor is crucial in supporting your student through college applications. Once they create a college application list based on fit and match, it is time to prepare for college application season. Here are...
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | Apr 30, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes As your student navigates through the college process, it is important for them to keep match and fit in mind. For the sake of clarity, when we talk about match, we are referring to academic factors. And when we discuss fit, that’s based...
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | Apr 22, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Building a college list is the best first step for your student in reaching the goal of getting into college. College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. You are an important voice in helping your student match to a college...
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | Apr 16, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3TGXBY6UgM You know your student well, and as you find your place in their college and career decision making, you should encourage them to understand what they want and need from their college experience....
by kayla.rickels@encoura.org | Apr 8, 2021 | Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 3 minutes Watch our first Friday Five video now: You want what is best for your student. You might also be feeling overwhelmed by what life after high school holds for them and what your influence in that time will (or should) be. We’re here to help...
by Bianca Black | Mar 3, 2020 | Applying to College, Parents, Families & Mentors, Paying for College
Reading Time: 4 minutes Probablemente ha oído que debería llenar la solicitud FAFSA… pero qué es exactamente? El acrónimo FAFSA es un acrónimo inglés que significa “Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes.” Después de llenar el formulario, el...
by myoptions | Jun 13, 2019 | College Spotlights, Parents, Families & Mentors
Reading Time: 2 minutes Meet Carter, a senior at Texas State University majoring in Marketing. He previously attended Cedar Park High School in Cedar Park, Texas. What factors were most important when deciding where to go to college? The reputation of major and...
