Choosing a major can help your financial aid search
As a soon-to-be college student, one of the questions you'll hear more often than not is: What do you plan on majoring in? If you've decided on a major, that can be an exciting time to [...]
Social media and scholarships
Social media can be utilized for much more than sharing pictures of your food or selfies. Today's students have a wide range of social media tools to better their chances of winning a scholarship. communityforce has [...]
Financial aid for grad students
While many college students become accustomed to the process of submitting their FAFSA and applying for financial aid as an undergraduate, applying for aid for grad school comes with its own set of rules and [...]
Managing your finances in college
College is a fun time, but if you do not manage your finances, you might not be able to afford it for long. The experts at Communityforce have put together this list of tips to help [...]
Can I still get financial aid if I’m not a straight-A student?
Many myths surround financial aid and funding for college - one of those being the notion that only students who maintain great grades are eligible for financial aid. Truth is, there are a number of opportunities available for [...]
How to Protect Your Child From Scholarship Scams
This advice can prevent you and your child from being the victims of a scholarship scam. Basic Signs of Scholarship Scams 1. It asks you to pay money in order to receive money- you should [...]
FAFSA 101: Understanding federal student aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a program all students need to apply for before going to college. Filling out the FAFSA form is the first step in receiving funds for your education. All [...]
Stress-free Grant Application
The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself. ~Oscar Wilde I hear it quite often- "nothing is free in this world," except [...]
Attending school out of state: How does it affect my financial aid?
It's no secret that attending school in-state can save you a pretty penny. As reported by CollegeBoard.com, the national average for in-state tuition and fees at a public institution is $9,139 per year. Meanwhile, the same [...]
The advantages of attending a community college
Upon applying to college, students often find themselves trying to figure out their major or navigate housing options. However, one of the questions you could first ask yourself as you begin your school search might [...]
Financial aid for first-generation college students
Applying for financial aid for college can be complicated enough, but it's made exponentially more difficult if you and your family are going through the process for the first time. As the numbers show, first-generation [...]