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When it comes to receiving scholarships and grants from colleges, there are many considerations that factor into determining how much money a college or university will offer a student. There’s also a distinction among schools as “need-based” verses “need-aware” when it comes to financial aid. What does that mean? In this episode, Peter Ratzan explains these terms and how you can use that to find the greatest opportunities for financial aid when it comes to choosing a college to attend in the US today.

When it comes to receiving scholarships and grants from colleges, there are many considerations that factor into determining how much money a college or university will offer a student. There’s also a distinction among schools as “need-based” verses “need-aware” when it comes to financial aid. What does that mean? In this episode, Peter Ratzan explains these terms and how you can use that to find the greatest opportunities for financial aid when it comes to choosing a college to attend in the US today.

When it comes to going to college, financial aid is a huge topic for parents and students--often the determining factor when it comes to choosing which school to attend. Yet, from the colleges' perspective, financial aid can be a strategy used for recruiting and retaining students. Financial aid packages from colleges and universities are awarded for many reasons, and in varying amounts---no two students are alike when it comes to schools deciding if a student qualifies for aid and how much to award them. In this episode, Peter Ratzan and Carla Holness discuss financial aid as a recruitment tool.

When it comes to going to college, financial aid is a huge topic for parents and students--often the determining factor when it comes to choosing which school to attend. Yet, from the colleges' perspective, financial aid can be a strategy used for recruiting and retaining students. Financial aid packages from colleges and universities are awarded for many reasons, and in varying amounts---no two students are alike when it comes to schools deciding if a student qualifies for aid and how much to award them. In this episode, Peter Ratzan and Carla Holness discuss financial aid as a recruitment tool.

When it comes to going to college, financial aid is a huge topic for parents and students--often the determining factor when it comes to choosing which school to attend. Yet, from the colleges' perspective, financial aid can be a strategy used for recruiting and retaining students. Financial aid packages from colleges and universities are awarded for many reasons, and in varying amounts---no two students are alike when it comes to schools deciding if a student qualifies for aid and how much to award them. In this episode, Peter Ratzan and Carla Holness discuss financial aid as a recruitment tool.

When it comes to going to college, financial aid is a huge topic for parents and students--often the determining factor when it comes to choosing which school to attend. Yet, from the colleges' perspective, financial aid can be a strategy used for recruiting and retaining students. Financial aid packages from colleges and universities are awarded for many reasons, and in varying amounts---no two students are alike when it comes to schools deciding if a student qualifies for aid and how much to award them. In this episode, Peter Ratzan and Carla Holness discuss financial aid as a recruitment tool.

Financial Aid is a big part of planning for college. Many people mistakenly think that their family income is too high to qualify for financial aid, but that’s often not the case. There are 2 types of financial aid and 2 main forms to fill out to qualify. We’ll explain this as well as the resources and information you need to submit your financial aid forms this fall.

Financial Aid is a big part of planning for college. Many people mistakenly think that their family income is too high to qualify for financial aid, but that’s often not the case. There are 2 types of financial aid and 2 main forms to fill out to qualify. We’ll explain this as well as the resources and information you need to submit your financial aid forms this fall.

Financial Aid is a big part of planning for college. Many people mistakenly think that their family income is too high to qualify for financial aid, but that’s often not the case. There are 2 types of financial aid and 2 main forms to fill out to qualify. We’ll explain this as well as the resources and information you need to submit your financial aid forms this fall.

Financial Aid is a big part of planning for college. Many people mistakenly think that their family income is too high to qualify for financial aid, but that’s often not the case. There are 2 types of financial aid and 2 main forms to fill out to qualify. We’ll explain this as well as the resources and information you need to submit your financial aid forms this fall.

When you are putting together a list of colleges to research and apply to, how should you choose the best ones? How many “safe” colleges vs. “reach” colleges should you pursue? Why might a school be ideal for one student, but wrong for another (even if they are siblings)? Listen and we’ll answer all of these questions!

When you are putting together a list of colleges to research and apply to, how should you choose the best ones? How many “safe” colleges vs. “reach” colleges should you pursue? Why might a school be ideal for one student, but wrong for another (even if they are siblings)? Listen and we’ll answer all of these questions!

When you are putting together a list of colleges to research and apply to, how should you choose the best ones? How many “safe” colleges vs. “reach” colleges should you pursue? Why might a school be ideal for one student, but wrong for another (even if they are siblings)? Listen and we’ll answer all of these questions!

When you are putting together a list of colleges to research and apply to, how should you choose the best ones? How many “safe” colleges vs. “reach” colleges should you pursue? Why might a school be ideal for one student, but wrong for another (even if they are siblings)? Listen and we’ll answer all of these questions!

What are the most useful tips to consider when preparing for an interview with a college (or a job)? What kinds of questions might be asked? Peter gives an example of how to make a positive impression---one that could be remembered for years.