Great 4 Year LGBTQ Friendly Colleges Going off to college can be a trying time in anyone’s life. In fact, it is fair to say that each of us faces challenges with life changes and finding the right college is an important milestone in your working career. LGBTQ students may face a unique set of…
Who Should Complete a FAFSA? The short answer is that the overwhelming majority of families should submit a FAFSA form. The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a centralized platform for determining financial need for qualifying postsecondary institutions administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Starting in October 2016, the FAFSA form…
Common Reasons Why College Students Forgo Financial Aid The US Department of Education recently commissioned a broad-based study to determine why undergraduate college students do not apply for financial aid. The data from the study was assembled visa vi the National Postsecondary Aid Study (NPSAS:12) and includes a variety of financial aid including grants, scholarships,…
Financial Aid for College The best way to help ensure your success in college and beyond is through planning. Do not believe there are shortcuts to get your degree without effort, planning, organization, and grit. Having good information from the onset then developing a roadmap for success will increase your odds of successfully navigating this…
What is the ROTC? You may have heard of the acronym ROTC before but perhaps you are not familiar with what it stands for nor its purpose. The acronym ROTC is short for the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps. The objective of the ROTC program is to serve as a training ground for service in branches…
College Decision Making Decoded When was the last time you saw an article or magazine touting a top ten list of best colleges in the world? Lists of this magnitude are created with the primary purposes of selling magazines. Period. The best university in Texas or California may have no bearing on your college choice…
The Science of Financial Aid Participation Rates Is it possible that behavioral science can help improve the effectively of the college financial aid system? A deep dive by the social enterprise team ideas42 believes that have cracked the code and we would like to share the report with you. How Financial Aid is Disbursed You…
Critical FAFSA Information for College Applicants Figuring out how to pay for college can seem like an uphill climb for some. We have put together a quick resource list to help you best navigate the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. In addition to the MatchCollege FAFSA checklist, you will be well prepared…
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela Please find below a list of valuable resources to help you further navigate the college admission process. From details about your freshman year to job transitions to resources for students with special needs, we have compiled a…
Applying to a U.S. College “Education is learning what you didn’t know you didn’t know.” ~George Boas For international students looking to study in the United States, it may be comforting to know that thousands of international students both apply and are accepted to US colleges and universities every year. This section will help you…