In this episode, Kat defines private scholarships, how to search for them, and tips on creating a stand-out scholarship application.

Over 150 colleges across the country who are generous with need-based aid use the CSS Profile. In this episode, Kat explains what the CSS Profile is, how it's different than the FAFSA, how financial aid offices use the CSS Profile, and how much time you should budget to complete it before deadlines.

In this episode, Kat explains and defines the most frequently asked questions from families as they are filling out the FAFSA including assets that are included/not included, which parent reports their financial information for different family circumstances, and more.

Links In This Episode:

Definitions of Dependent/Independent Student Status: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/dependency

Which Parent Will Be Reported on the FAFSA? https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info

Details About Reporting Parent Assets:
https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fafsa-question-total-amount-of-parents-asset-net-worth-exceed-amount-listed

Business/Farm Definitions:
https://studentaid.gov/2021/help/parent-current-business-investments-farm

In this week's podcast episode, Kat introduces you to a small group of colleges across the country that have made it their mission to provide students not only with great work experience and a strong resume before they graduate but opportunities to minimize tuition and costs for families.

Kat explains the most common types of student loans you will see on a financial aid award offer, as well as the differences between federal and private student loans. You'll learn what loans you should consider first if using them for college costs, forgiveness programs, and the advantages of work-study.

In this week's episode, Kat discusses the different types of tuition exchange programs and how you can use these programs for an automatic tuition reduction. 

In this week's episode, join Kat as she dives deep into merit aid and points out certain scholarships that are game-changers for paying for college.

In this week's episode, join Kat as she discusses financial aid vocabulary and basics so your family can know exactly what the school is offering. 

In this week's episode, join Kat as she discusses financial aid vocabulary and basics so your family can know exactly what the school is offering. 

In this week's episode, join Kat as she provides the most common myths and mistakes that families make that end up costing them thousands in college costs.

In this week's episode, join Kat as she describes how to research/find out whether a school uses demonstrated interest in their admissions criteria. Kat also provides tips for students on how to contact admissions and to know what questions to ask. Show notes are available at mymarchconsulting.com

In this week's episode, join Kat as she speaks with Christine Bowman, the Dean of Admissions & Enrollment at Southwestern University and the Chair of the Colleges that Change Lives Board to discuss how demonstrated interest is used in the admissions office and tips for families on the value of demonstrated interest in your research process.

 Join us on this week’s episode, where we demystify demonstrated interest and share ways that you can show demonstrated interest throughout the admissions process.

Did you know that some colleges and universities use something called Demonstrated Interest in their admissions decisions? Join us on this week’s episode where we demystify demonstrated interest and share why you should consider this during your college research process.