Understanding Scholarships and How to Appeal an Offer

Dear Parents:

            Spring is here! Our students are in the final stretch of the school year. Hopefully, seniors are hearing positive results from their college applications. It is important to remember that our students get into the schools they are supposed to. They will attend the best school for them. Seniors and parents need to look forward, not backward. 

My newsletter this month focuses on financial aid. Hopefully, seniors are receiving generous financial aid offers with mostly merit aid, but sometimes an appeal letter needs to be written to ask for reconsideration for additional aid. One of the articles today addresses this issue. Scholarships that do not require paying money back are key. The other article is how to apply for independent scholarships. College is expensive. Every dollar parents do not have to pay, helps.

Enjoy Spring. It does not last long in Texas! Please let me know if you have questions about either article. I am happy to help. Thanks for taking the time to read this month’s news.

Sincerely,

Catherine L. Marrs, CEP

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