Welcome to the FindTuition financial aid blog. Get bi-monthly updates on everything from student loans to adjusting to college life. Let our experts help you! Have any questions you want answered? Send us an e-mail and we'll help you through all your college questions. http://www.findtuition.com The summer is flying by, and before you know it you'll be entering your freshman year at college. You have scholarships and a financial aid package lined up, and you feel like you have a good handle on your finances. But you can still save yourself a lot of time, money, and worry by making sure you' ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=29 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=29 As you've progressed through high school, you've probably heard a lot about the SAT and ACT. You may be wondering if it would be better for you to take one over the other, or maybe you should just bite the bullet and take both. What's all the fuss about these tests anyway? The History of ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=28 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=28 The day you've been waiting for has finally arrived. You're about to graduate from high school. The last four years of hard work and preparation are about to pay off. What's next? Three months of rest before you move on to college? Well, summer can be a time to relax and reflect, but if you want ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=27 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=27 Your high school career is winding down. In these final weeks, it's tempting to slack off, but be sure to always keep your eyes on the prize: your future as an incoming freshman at the college of your choice. As acceptance letters and financial aid packages start rolling in, you'll soon need to d ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=26 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=26 It's never too early to learn how to effectively manage your money. Though our country finds itself in the middle of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, there are ways you can help safeguard yourself from future money woes, whether you're in high school, college, or are about t ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=25 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=25 Most prospective college students aren't aware of just how many scholarships are available for the taking. Becoming a FindTuition.com member gives you access to thousands of scholarships. With such a wide variety, you're bound to find one that is tailored specifically to your own needs. Check out ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=24 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=24 You've just re-entered the "real world" after a relaxing holiday vacation with friends and family. You'd much prefer to ease your way into 2009, but the thought of filling out the FAFSA looms over your head like a dark cloud. It's tempting to put it off, but the old saying "there' ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=23 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=23 Athletics In College Are you a student athlete who wants to continue playing your sport in college, but you're not sure where to begin? Here's some help! Your starting place should be the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) site at ncaa.org. This is the organization th ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=22 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=22 Remember way back when you were deciding where to go to college? It probably seemed like one of the biggest choices of your life. Think back to how you made that monumental decision. It probably involved a good deal of soul searching on your part. You most likely asked yourself, "What do I truly ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=21 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=21 Watch Out for Scholarship Scams! Scholarships can be a great way to fund your college education-just as long as you don't become a victim of a scholarship scam! When it comes to scams, keep this in mind: If someone is asking you to pay money to get money, it's probably a scam. No matter how le ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=20 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=20 Check out our Q&A session with Kelly Tanabe, co-author of nine books on college planning including, "1001 Ways to Pay for College" and the co-founder of SuperCollege.com. Findtuition.com: What is the FAFSA? Tanabe: During the 2006-07 school year more than $97 billion in financia ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=19 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=19 The Time for FAFSA is Now! Did you know February is financial aid awareness month? Well, it is! And since February is right around the corner, now is a great time to get started on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if you applied for aid last year, you have to d ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=18 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=18 Completing the FAFSA Wondering how you will pay for your higher education? An important step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA. Even if you don't think you will qualify for need-based financial aid, you should complete this form anyway. ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=14 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=14 Dreaming about your scholastic future? If you want to make your college dreams a reality, now is the time to start figuring out how to pay for school. Awareness about scholarships and prudent financial planning can be the deciding factor for students to looking to attend top rated schools. As tuit ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=15 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=15 It's important to educate yourself about the financial aid process. Knowing the ins and outs can help protect you from potential scams. Cristina De León-Menjivar, communications associate at ALL Student Loan, a non-profit student loan lender based in Los Angeles, explains some common misnomers about ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=16 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=16 Essays are your chance to highlight your unique personality. Carol DelPropost, assistant vice president for admission and financial aid at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, (www.owu.edu), offers some tips for writing an eye-catching, effecti ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=17 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=17 Dream a Big Dream Choosing which college to attend is a major life decision for any student. The school you pick will impact the next four (or more!) years of your life in innumerable ways. So how do you choose? Start by letting yourself daydream a bit. What would your ideal college ex ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=13 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=13 What's up With The PSAT? Do you know what PSAT stands for? Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test. You might be thinking: if it is a preliminary test, I don't have to worry about preparing for it, right? Wrong! In actuality, getting top scores on your PSAT is very important! While th ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=11 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=11 The New SAT You may have heard that in 2005, there were some changes made to the SAT. Some of the changes made things easier for you; certain questions (like analogies) were removed from the test. But overall the test was actually made more difficult, because too many kids were getting per ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=12 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=12 Should you opt to take the writing portion of the ACT? Most students know that the ACT includes english, reading, math and science sections, but did you know that in February 2005 an optional 30-minute essay test was added? In an attempt to provide college admissions boards with inform ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=9 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=9 All it takes is a little prep... How well you do on the ACT can be the deciding factor in your college application. According to a 2006 study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), standardized test scores ranked second in importance, only behind your grades ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=10 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=10 ACT research shows that of the students who took the ACT more than once: 55% increased their composite score on the retest 22% had no change in their composite score on the retest 23% decreased their composite score on the retest The ACT takes just ove ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=8 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=8 This is probably the question that we get the most from students that join our sites - from every way of life and income level. The answer is yes - if you start early and stay on top of forms and deadlines. Our experts at FindTuition have pulled together all the information you will need to pay fo ... http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=6 http://www.findtuition.com/content/blog.php?id=6