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Translating your Financial Aid Award
April 3, 2018 | 9:00am
Once you open your financial aid award letter, you might start feeling like you’re reading another language. To help you translate your letter, here are some of the unfamiliar phrases you may come across. Award This will be the first word to catch your eye when opening up your letter.
Financial Aid By Season
March 13, 2018 | 9:00am
Figuring out how you are going to afford college is overwhelming. Between filing paperwork, remembering deadlines and worrying about getting into a program in the first place, it can feel like there is no end in sight! You can make applying for financial aid easier for you and your family
Financial Literacy Day
October 6, 2021 | 8:13pm
Welcome to HPW’s Super Savvy Money Game! We’re going to guide you through our official board game of financial literacy this week. Don’t let the burden of how to budget for college or your health professions program stop you from winning! Here’s how to play along: Download our Super Savvy
Want to Graduate without Debt? Keep These Financial Obstacles in Mind
February 27, 2017 | 10:00am
As there are several financial obstacles that you'll face as you plan how you'll pay for your health care education, it is never too soon to start working out the details! The sooner you start, the more likely you'll be able to graduate without debt — wouldn't that be amazing?
7 Tips to Quickly Pay Off Your Student Loans
November 14, 2023 | 9:00am
You minimized your debt before starting your studies. You had a solid budget in place while you attended school. Now it's time to start repaying your student loans. Utilizing the list, spreadsheet or app you used to track what you owe and to whom, start figuring out what to pay
3 Post-Pandemic Questions to Ask Grad School Admissions Offices
April 23, 2020 | 10:45am
How a higher education institution treats its students, faculty and staff during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic says a lot about what you can expect if you choose to attend that school. If you’re in the process of choosing a school, keep this in mind and ask these three
Did You Budget This into Your Overall College Cost?
January 15, 2019 | 5:20pm
One of the most important things you learn as an adult is how to create and set a budget. Most people learn while they're attending college and need to start keeping an eye on their monthly/yearly costs are after factoring loans and financial aid. Everyone first thinks of paying for
October 1 is Coming: Time to Start Your FAFSA Application
September 25, 2018 | 9:00am
Mark your calendars for October 1: FAFSA season is just around the corner! Starting your financial aid journey isn't the definition of exciting, but it does mean that you’re on your way to paying for your college degree. Here are some tips to start applying. Collect all the documents When
Dental Resource Roundup
June 26, 2018 | 9:00am
Many students make their decision to pursue a degree in dentistry during high school. If you're one of these students, start researching the field and the requirements to make sure you're prepared academically and financially for this health care career. We suggest getting started with these trusted resources. ADEA GoDental
7 Ways to Cover Medical School Costs
March 1, 2018 | 9:00am
If you want to get into the health care field, you're going to need to dedicate time to planning how you will finance this next chapter of your education and career. Student debt is no joke: 37% of adults say they have outstanding student loans for their education. You need to
Public vs. Private Schools: What’s the Difference?
January 9, 2018 | 9:00am
Before applying to college, you'll spend hours researching your top choices and your safety schools. In your search, you may see that the schools will be described as “private” or “public.” Public colleges are those owned and supervised by states, while private schools are just that, ones that are owned
The Ins and Outs of Distance Learning
November 9, 2017 | 1:47pm
Today’s education system has shifted drastically from even 30 years ago. Now students are able to complete college requirements in a variety of ways, without ever stepping foot on campus. From dual enrollment courses in high school to CLEP exams, students can effectively start college with a semester or more
10 Must-know Acronyms for Future Health Care Students
November 7, 2017 | 9:00am
“I need a CBC and EKG, stat!” We’ve all heard these acronyms, and many others being thrown around on television shows and in the emergency room. But what do they mean, and which ones do you really need to know? Each profession has their own internal language, from ten-codes in
Community Connect Day Events Schedule
October 5, 2017 | 2:29pm
Thursday, November 9, 2017 Visit a health professions community event near you on Thursday, November 9! Events are listed below by state. Some events, as noted, take place on other days. Check back often for new additions. Share your experience by posting pictures of what you’ve learned on Instagram, Twitter
Should You Seek an Admissions Counselor for Your Ivy League Dreams?
September 28, 2017 | 9:00am
Interested in applying to a competitive college? Perhaps an Ivy League school? Top ranking schools are looking for prepared and impressive candidates, so the key is to make yourself stand out as much as possible. You can start preparing by working with professionals who know the most about applying to
5 Creative Ways to Pay for College
September 14, 2017 | 9:00am
Congrats! You’ve been accepted to college! Right now you're feeling a rush of excitement, but you know what will come soon: worry about how you'll pay for what may be one of your most expensive investments yet. The good news is that you've got funding options, ranging from sponsorships offered
College Bound? Don’t Let Your Summer Go to Waste
May 23, 2017 | 9:00am
Congrats, graduate! High school is over and after a few short months you’ll be college bound. Now you've got a tough choice to make: you could have a lazy, relaxing summer vacation or you could put in a little work to gain experiences that will help you move towards your
Planning a Campus Visit? Read These Tips Before You Go
March 13, 2017 | 9:00am
If you are trying to decide which graduate schools to apply to, or which to attend if you have already been accepted, do not skip the campus visit! Taking the time to experience what attending the school will be like by seeing the school in-person and meeting faculty members and
Applying to School? Add These Titles to Your Reading List
February 23, 2017 | 10:00am
Are you an avid reader who is currently going through the stressful process of applying to school? Fortunately for you, there are books available on the topic that might help! We did a little research for you and found three that you might consider adding to your to-read list, but
Can You Afford Your Health Care Education?
February 16, 2017 | 10:00am
You think it's pretty reasonable to assume that all debt is bad debt, right? Not so fast! Your health care education is a worthwhile investment that will see great returns in the long run. That means that as long as you manage your finances responsibly, it's okay to have to
More Families are Filing FAFSAs — Why Yours Should Too
February 5, 2017 | 9:00am
Eighty-six percent. That’s the proportion of families that filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to How America Pays for College, a 2017 study by Sallie Mae® and Ipsos. The number is at a 10-year high — and for good reason. The FAFSA can give students access
Accreditation FAQs: What You Need to Know
December 12, 2016 | 10:00am
Accreditation is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting an academic program. It may not be the only criterion you use, but it is one piece of the puzzle to help you decide if a specific program and school is right for you. What is accreditation? According
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December 5, 2016 | 1:14pm
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FAQ
December 4, 2016 | 4:45pm
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Why a Career in Health?
December 4, 2016 | 3:49pm
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects health care to be the fastest growing employment industry between 2014 and 2024. This projection is good news for you as it means increased job security as more and more fulfilling, lucrative positions are being created for people driven to make a difference in