Category Archives: College Prep Resources

Scholarship Mondays: Resource Cheat Sheet

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Brandy

As an area teen looking for help applying for college, the best place for you to start is with your high school guidance counselor. Planning for college begins your junior year and your guidance counselor can help you set goals … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: Student-Athletes

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Brandy

Did you know that $1 billion is awarded in athletic scholarships each year? I promise, that is not a typo. A majority of student-athletes plan to attend either NCAA Division I or II universities. In order to be eligible for … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: Minority Report

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Brandy

Today, there are more women and people of color attending college then ever before. In an effort to provide equal access to higher education and promote campus diversity, colleges and civic organizations provide financial aid exclusively to these groups. As … Continue reading →

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2013 FAFSA Frenzy

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Brandy

FAFSA Frenzy is a program sponsored by the Missouri Department of Higher Education to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This is the primary application used by all colleges and universities to determine … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: A Financial Aid Glossary

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Brandy

Grants and loans and scholarships, oh my! With so many options to fund your college education, it’s easy to see how one might get confused. Here’s a basic breakdown of the most common forms of financial aid as defined by … Continue reading →

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Scholarship Mondays: Navigating the FAFSA

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Brandy

F-A-F-S-A. Commit these five letters to memory. If you plan on attending college, they will follow you throughout the course of your entire academic career. It’s a little daunting, I know. DBRLTeen is here to help make these five letters … Continue reading →

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Resources for New Graduates at Your Library

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ida

Many people think of the library as the place to do research for school reports and projects. But we also offer many resources for life beyond school. “Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview?” addresses common concerns associated … Continue reading →

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