Paying for College My child is set to graduate high school with an AA degree and a state scholarship covering 100% of their tuition and some fees. They plan to attend an in-state university and live in a dorm. Even with the state scholarship and the maximum federal loan of […]
Read MoreIs there any way to get a Federal Pell Grant back?
Subject: Seeking Guidance on Restoring My Federal Pell Grant Hi everyone, I’m feeling really overwhelmed and could use some advice. I’m almost halfway through the semester, and a few weeks ago, I spoke with my advisor about dropping a course. I was clear about my concerns regarding finances and the […]
Read MoreI skipped a year of high school and I’m going to college this fall
I skipped a year of high school, and I’m heading to college this fall! I’ll be turning seventeen during most of my freshman year, and I can’t help but feel a bit anxious about how others might perceive me. I know it’s silly, but I’m concerned that people will see […]
Read MoreHow to stay away from home?
Title: Seeking Advice for Staying in New York Over Summer Break Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice on how I can stay in New York for the summer. Unfortunately, I can’t return home due to some personal issues, and the cost of summer classes at my college is incredibly […]
Read MoreI’m worried I may fail this term, but I don’t want to be on academic probation or lose my scholarships
I’m feeling really anxious about possibly failing this term, and I want to avoid academic probation or losing my scholarships. I experienced a serious mental health crisis that led to a hospital stay, and while I felt okay for a while afterwards, the past weekend has really taken a toll […]
Read MoreDo I medical withdrawal?
Considering Medical Withdrawal: Seeking Your Advice Hello everyone, I’m reaching out for some guidance. As a senior set to graduate this semester, I’ve found myself facing an unexpected and troubling decline in my mental health. I’ve always been an honors student maintaining straight A’s, but this semester, I’m struggling and […]
Read Moreshould i keep my notebooks?
Should I keep my notebooks? I graduated three years ago, and I still have most of my college notebooks. I work in the field I studied and am contemplating pursuing a master’s in a different but related area. I’ve never referred back to those notebooks, so they don’t seem particularly […]
Read MoreI don’t know if I’m going to find a career
Feeling uncertain about my career path Hey everyone, I’m feeling a bit anxious about what lies ahead after college. I’m studying political science and minoring in economics, but I’m unsure about the job opportunities that might be available to me. I can’t help but think that if I had pursued […]
Read MoreMy program is losing accreditation what do I do?
Subject: Seeking Guidance After My Music Program Lost Accreditation Hi everyone, I’m a junior majoring in music history with a focus on early music, specifically the Baroque era. Recently, my university underwent an accreditation review by NASM, the body responsible for accrediting music programs. Unfortunately, we were informed that we […]
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