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Thinking about your financial stability when in college? Remember these tips when making financial decisions as a college student: https://www.citizensbank.com/learning/10-healthy-financial-habits-college-students.aspx
Thinking about attending Kankakee Community College? Not only is it beneficial to fill out the FAFSA application, it is also important to fill out the KCCSI scholarship. This 1 application puts you into the running for multiple scholarships with its submission. Apply today here: https://foundation.kcc.edu/scholarships/
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Attending an out-of-state school can stir up a bundle of feelings on how to pay for it. Here are UCLA's financial aid estimates and the connections to the scholarships they offer. Access both here: https://admission.ucla.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid-and-scholarships
Having a Growth mindset can help you achieve greatness in many aspects of your life. Learn how it can specifically help you with your finances with this URL: https://www.creditrepair.com/blog/savings-and-investments/how-to-develop-a-growth-mindset/#:~:text=Having%20a%20growth%20mindset%20suggests,for%20perfection%20at%20every%20turn.
Here are some things to think about when you are filling out your scholarship applications! Learn more about these tips here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/blog/dos-and-donts-for-your-scholarship-search-part-2/
Eating on a budget doesn't have to be bland and boring:/ budget bytes is a free online resource for an array of recipes with the cost and ingredients list attached! Access here: https://www.budgetbytes.com/category/extra-bytes/budget-friendly-meal-prep/
The Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders deadline is coming up, have you applied yet? If not click here to apply now: https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
On our app you can find resources to help you choose a college, apply for a college or scholarship, learn financial literacy information and much more! Download it today!
Taking action can be hosting an event, volunteering or even just getting the facts. Figure out your best option here: https://hhweek.org/
Finding & filling out scholarships can feel like a lot on top of your already busy workload. Check out these tips to help you find, understand and fill out the right ones, here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/blog/dos-and-donts-for-your-scholarship-search-part-1/
Spending money on the things you want can get you into trouble quickly if you do not have a plan. Try the 20/30/50 plan and see if it helps you stay on track to financial stability! learn more here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/nerdwallet-budget-calculator
The Rumba Meats Scholarship deadline is coming up, have you applied yet? If not click here to apply now: https://www.ushli.org/rumba/
Utilize the free tutoring apps we offer to you! These week we highlight: Photostudy! Contact us for your log in information, and log in here: https://expert.photostudy.co/ or download the app!
learn about how you can implement these 10 tips into your life by reading about them with this link: http://www.educationplanner.org/students/paying-for-school/ways-to-pay/reduce-college-costs.shtml
Looking to save money and have fun? Try the 100 envelope challenge at your own pace and save $5,000 in no time! https://www.usatoday.com/money/blueprint/banking/what-is-the-envelope-challenge/#:~:text=The%20100%2Denvelope%20challenge%20is,you'll%20have%20saved%20%245%2C050.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship deadline is November 16th so put your application in here: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Trick-or-Treating is an amazing time to get free candy! It is also a great time to take safety precautions to make sure your kids and others are safe, learn more here: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/Red-Cross-Offers-Tips-For-Safe-Halloween-Fun.html
Thinking about attending U of I at Springfield? Now is your time to check out their scholarships, so start here: https://www.uis.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships