HIFE CPP Declares December As “National College Planning Awareness Month – Do College Right” In an effort to help many families prepare for their children’s college education and career goals, the Heartland Institute of Financial Education’s College Planning Program (HIFE CPP) has dedicated December as “NATIONAL COLLEGE PLANNING AWARENESS” month. While many parents and students are […]
College Admissions Guide For H.S. Seniors In November Fall is the busiest time for most high school seniors. Here is a checklist of items to keep in mind as you prepare for the last couple of months of the year: Application Deadlines – Normally, November is the month when many colleges will allow early admissions. […]
Finding Federal Grants Your most valuable resource for financial aid information is your HIFE CPP Coach. Our HIFE CPP Coach can direct you to the proper database to find the financial aid you need for a specific college or university based on your choice of degree. You must first complete and submit the Free Application […]
ATTN: High School Seniors This is a busy time for our high school seniors. It’s time to apply for college!!!! At this time of year, high school seniors need to focus on the application process. This includes completing applications, writing essays, ordering transcripts and setting up references. All of this takes time and is critical […]
Financial Education Needs to Start Early Arizona Pathways to Life Success for University Students (APLUS) National Endowment For Financial Education, Aug. 2014 STUDY FINDS COLLEGE GRADS CONFRONT ROCKY TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY Diverse Challenges Impact Young Adults’ Financial Well-Being TUCSON, ARIZONA—The majority of young adults are struggling to achieve financial security in their transition from […]
Things To Do To Prepare For Your High School Senior Year August is an exciting time for many students as they prepare for the next upcoming school year. As you enter your senior year, the more organized you are at the beginning of the school year, the more you’ll have a chance to enjoy what […]
Student Testimonials This month we wanted to share some success stories from some of our College Program students. From Coach Jean Dear Jean, I hope all is well with you and your family. I just wanted to update you and let you know that I plan on attending New York University this upcoming fall. This […]
Report Once you have received your Student Aid Report or SAR, be sure to review it carefully to determine that the information listed is accurate. Often, colleges and universities accepts your application based on the information listed on this report to determine the amount of money you will be awarded. This can affect your decision […]
My HIFE CPP Experience Hello, my name is Diana, and I am an undergraduate student in Hawaii Pacific University. I have been a part of the College Planning Program (CPP) for over a year. When I was in my fourth year into college, I was debating on whether I should stay in Math Education major […]
What To Do When You Receive A Student Aid Report As soon as possible after receiving your SAR, you should review it to make sure your financial information is correct. After you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for federal aid as well as other types of financial aid […]
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