FAFSA

The purpose of Higher Education Retention studies is to examine perceptions of what factors are contributing to dropout rates in higher educational facilities and to explore whether or not the retention prevention programs/efforts currently in place are adequate for minority students (Ford.2013). As much research that has been conducted, the knowledge of whether conservation and achievement correlate with performance issues in the learning and skills sector of African American, Hispanic, Latin,…

A college education is necessary in our culture in order to be “successful”. In today’s economy, it has become difficult to provide financial aid to each student. Thus, many people think if state college free of tuition should be granted to current or future students whose household has a combined income of less than $125,000. I agree with the Governer’s Cuomo bill for providing free tuition to New York State public universities because students will focus more on their students and be…

professors you want, and these students will be first in line. If you’re too late you will be taking a schedule instead of making one because you’ll just have to take the classes with open slots. Advisors keeps students on point for coming first in FAFSA submissions because the ones who apply first gets the highest…

In life, people often tend to see things differently, however in the case of social classes and students success, it can be viewed as cycle. This cycle cycle involves the rich getting richer and the poor staying poor, there are many factors that lead to the cycle and inequity that exists between the education of the two social classes. It was a new day of school, I was thrilled with the fact that I would be graduating this year yet scared of the journey ahead. Beginning my first day of Twelfth…

Coming to America as an immigrant was not simple especially when there's lot of differences from eating to how people think and interact with others on daily basis. It was a big transition not only for me but for my entire family and getting adjusted to the American vibes was difficult. My father was the first one to come here all the way from India in search of a job, and then when situation improved we ended up moving here as well. I started schooling as an 8th grader which was like jumping in…

Financial aid varies depending on the state and the availability. 2. The common name for Mississippi’s financial aid is Fafsa. 3. Financial aid has kept several students from taking out student loans according to the US History website. (Transition: Last of all, there is another reason why financing education should always be allowed in today’s society. III. The long term…

Success is one of the most prominent paths that we choose to pursue. But what does it mean to be successful? Success is defined as an accomplishment of a goal, even if it takes years of attaining, every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity. College generates new possibilities; it shines a light on the despondent…

Perry’s Schemes of Intellectual and Ethical Development: A Personal Journey Perry’s Schemes of Intellectual and Ethical Development explains that college student’s journey through 9 different positions in regards to intellectual and ethical development. In this essay, I will work to discover my own moments of intellectual development as an undergraduate student, to find the moments I was “really learning”. (Perry, 1978) Working through Perry’s schemes I will access my own learning entering…

It’s hard to believe that once upon time, Americans did not have the dreadful worries of finding a way to prepare for the financial necessities for college. Now, college is becoming more of a dream rather than a reality as high tuition rates becomes the number one reason why Americans are not advancing themselves into higher education. In some cases, there are college students who receive full-ride scholarships to the college they desire; however, the majority of those who do go to college do…

Leaving home and your family to go to college is scary. Paying for college is scarier. Want to ask your parents for help? For advice? NOPE. Things are so different from when your parents went to college, from getting loans, paying them, to even just eligibility for a scholarship. Things are so much harder. There are various kinds of loans, and you need help your parents understand how to pay. There are several types of loans. One of the best and easiest ways to pay for college is by…