Don't forget about the super awesome resources you have at your home school through the College and Career Assistant in the Counseling Department at each high school.

Here is a link to the 90 minute recording of the Financial Aid 101 and FAFSA Simplification presentation that NOVA's Jack Zeeger shared on Tuesday, 10/8/24: https://vccs.zoom.us/rec/share/ZqqlSN2jiOmOkMRoDcsemUEMb8Gz-Yes8Bfpmqd9sg32YOWQsEjmb4O9xYdptdKu.uWdhz31Ir1Bk9dSD?startTime=1728424979000

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If you are a student athlete and wish to play college sports, your first step is to create an NCAA account. 

• NCAA Recruiting Frequently Asked Questions

• NCAA DI and DII Recruiting Calendars and Guides

• NCAA Diploma Dashboards

Connect with the College and Career Center Specialist at your home high school for assistance with requesting a transcript release so that your high school transcript can be provided to NCAA for your eligibility.

The Campus Pride Index is a national database that features LGBTQ-friendly campuses and what they offer. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, a national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. The index is supported by the Campus Pride Q Research Institute for Higher Education as well as benefits from strategic partnerships with professional organizations in higher education and related LGBTQ nonprofit organizations. 

Campus Pride Index Site

Additional resources:

College Experience Guide for LGBTQ+ Students

College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students

In the wake of the battle over student loan forgiveness, a growing number of colleges are eliminating education debt from the outset. 

Roughly two dozen schools now have “no-loan” policies, which means they will meet 100% of an undergraduate’s need for financial aid with grants rather than student loans.

To review the full article (published 10/14/23) from the CNBC website

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