IT's spring, and our priority is financial aid!
As soon as you (and/or your parents) can file taxes, do so! When your family's tax returns are in, contact your student's coach so that you can begin work on the FAFSA or TASFA.
Financial Aid Workshops will be available in Austin through the month of March to assist students and parents in this process. We HIGHLY encourage families to file their FAFSA or TASFA ASAP. For a listing of Financial Aid Workshops remaining, click on the link below:
http://www.austinchamber.com/education-talent/college-ready-now/financial-aid-saturdays.php.
Please call or email your CoFo coach if you have any questions!
Senior Statistics: How many seniors have applied, been accepted?
(As of: 3/20/2013)
Helpful tips/resources for parents of students who are about to go to college
Encourage your child to apply for scholarships! At home, they can be browsing CollegeGreenlight.com for scholarships. This website ranks scholarships by their fit to students, and also lets students know how likely they are to receive a given scholarship if they apply.
Avoid Senioritis: Many high school seniors experience “senioritis,” a tendency to put forth less effort as the student approaches graduation. Remind your child that it is still important to do well in school because many colleges may be hesitant to accept a student who exhibits falling grades during her senior year, even if she has been successful in the past.
Remember "parent" deadlines: As soon as you have everything you need (W2 Form), file your income taxes and begin filling out financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA. Finish and mail these forms as soon as possible — and never late! Keep in mind that many schools list earlier FAFSA filing dates than that which is listed on the form itself.
Remain supportive: If your child is accepted, cheer and applaud! If a rejection letter arrives, try to put things in perspective with a comment like "It's an extremely competitive college, and all of the applicants surely had outstanding resumes like yours."
Avoid Senioritis: Many high school seniors experience “senioritis,” a tendency to put forth less effort as the student approaches graduation. Remind your child that it is still important to do well in school because many colleges may be hesitant to accept a student who exhibits falling grades during her senior year, even if she has been successful in the past.
Remember "parent" deadlines: As soon as you have everything you need (W2 Form), file your income taxes and begin filling out financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA. Finish and mail these forms as soon as possible — and never late! Keep in mind that many schools list earlier FAFSA filing dates than that which is listed on the form itself.
Remain supportive: If your child is accepted, cheer and applaud! If a rejection letter arrives, try to put things in perspective with a comment like "It's an extremely competitive college, and all of the applicants surely had outstanding resumes like yours."