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. […]

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 […]

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 […]