No matter how long a person has served, transitioning out of the military has its challenges. For example, you’ll need to immediately answer, “What’s next?” Some people (myself included) choose college as the next step. While transition classes are normally provided to service members re-entering civilian life, my biggest piece of advice when it comes […]
College in My Sights: Life as a Student Veteran Read Post »
When it comes to your federal financial aid, the Federal Student Aid dashboard puts you in the driver’s seat. This helpful tool helps keep track of your federal grant history, student loan debt, and student loan servicer details. The dashboard also provides helpful tips, checklists, and links if you are preparing for school, in school, or in repayment. It even has resources for your parents! You can access your personal dashboard by logging in to
Your StudentAid.gov Dashboard Read Post »
Do you sometimes forget assignments? Is your head too foggy to think during class? Ever feel like you can’t keep up with daily coursework? Whether you’re preparing for your first semester or your next semester, take comfort that every college student faces the same organization challenges and needs tips. The secret is that college stress never goes away; you simply get better
10 Organizational Tips for a New Semester Read Post »
College back-to-school anxiety is an ever-present reality. According to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health, psychological distress among college students has increased significantly because of COVID-19. In 2020, 71% of college students reported that anxiety was their number one reason for seeking out mental health services. Those students also reported higher levels of mental health concerns in the areas of depression, social
Managing Back-To-School Anxiety Read Post »
