- Review financial aid process – explain FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), EFC (Expected Family Contribution) and the CSS Profile
- Discuss financial aid strategies, merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities
- Guide students/families with checklists and discussions to assist in making the final decision
- Review financial aid award letters and provide guidance on negotiation
- Review merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities
- Guide students to maximize their time and efforts when deciding which scholarships are most appropriate
- Brainstorm essay prompts to make sure essay topics are distinctive and “scholarship worthy”
- Edit scholarship essays
- Provide mock scholarship interview sessions
- Provide monthly scholarship email with upcoming scholarship deadlines
