Newton Falls, Ohio
Why does FAFSA consider how much your parent makes and factor that in for how much money you will be awarded, even if you will be paying for college on your own. I lost most of my scholarships and grants because my father made more money this year, but he isn't helping pay for my schooling, so I ended up losing money due to circumstances beyond my control. ?
I have always wondered why FAFSA counted for parents' income for kids who are paying for schooling alone. I understand if the parent is paying for it, but as a college student without a steady yearly income, it is very hard to manage.
I’m preparing for college and want to make the most of my first year. What are the most important things you did (or wish you did) before starting that helped with academics, social life, or staying organized?
I am going to be attending Slippery Rock University in PA, which is about an hour and a half away from home! I am going into the Nursing program. I am so nervous but so excited and will take any advice on this!
What’s the best way to position extensive customer-facing and operations experience when pivoting into remote operations or customer success roles later in a career?
I’m finishing a business degree after many years of professional experience and looking to move from frontline support into more strategic, process-driven roles. I’m interested in how others have successfully reframed their experience for this type of transition.
#Fall25 What is something difficult or unexpected that you encountered during your journey to become a nurse and how did you overcome that ?
What can I do to avoid the same situation?
What is something unexpected during your journey as a nurse that you found challenging or difficult, and how did you overcome that?
How do I avoid that issue?
How can I find more scholarships, and where should I look?
I feel as if finding scholarships is extremely hard; every time I find one, it takes me to another website.
What specific skills or knowledge areas should finance students prioritize to be competitive in the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and impact investing, considering the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) #Fall25?
What specific skills or knowledge areas should finance students prioritize to be competitive in the evolving landscape of sustainable finance and impact investing, considering the increasing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)? #Fall25
What are some of the most flexible fields to work in?
Hi! I'm a senior in high school planning on pursuiting a degree in radiology technology. I want to pick a career that will give me flexibilty, such as the option to develop in leadership, having time to serve in my church, and possibly stepping back to focus on family.
How do students stay up to date with scholarships and if they have won one or not? How do traditional students-athletes change to the life of college athletics?
Sports are a huge part of my life and I am not me without them. I also have an interest in psychology so I plan to have a minor in that.
How difficult is it to maintain a steady mental health when dealing with such horrific sights in the criminal justice field?
I am a senior in high school looking for more insight on this field of study. I enjoy trying to solve cases and exploring the interesting aspects of criminal studies.
Is it a bad idea to only apply to med schools that are geographically near your family?
I want to pursue a degree in medicine. There are three medical schools within 1.5 hours from my family, thus those are the only ones to which I plan on applying. That seems reasonable to me, but when I read others' posts about med school, many students seem borderline obsessed with getting...
In the creative industry, how did you overcome the confidence hurdle when you applied for your first gig? #Fall25
I'm an non-traditional student in my freshman year of school at Cleveland Institute of Art, and I'm preparing to major in Animation.
How do you feel about college and what was the hardest part of going in to the medical field?
Going to college is a big change and can be hard for most. Not only is it hard to find ways to fund college it’s is also the first time many are on their own and have that much responsibility.
What is the best way to get money to pay for college and not go into college debt?
I been told to apply for scholarships, go to community college, build credits I just don’t know where to start. I’m a high school senior so I need help to figure this out before it’s late and I end up behind.
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