Early Awareness E-News
December 2025
Vol. 17 – Issue 12
The importance of a FAFSA Submission Summary
The FAFSA Submission Summary may be the unsung hero of the financial aid process.
Latest ACT news available via on-demand virtual events
School counselors must keep current on a lot of topics, but trying to attend scheduled webinars can be challenging. After all, a student may need your help at any time and often it’s an issue that can’t wait.
Scholarship opportunities to help students pay for college
Most students know that applying for scholarships takes a lot of work.
Student Aid Index – A deeper dive
What exactly is the Student Aid Index (SAI) calculated by the FAFSA?
Understanding student loans
Student loans are an investment in your future.
Upcoming changes to the FSA ID account process
Creating a StudentAid.gov account or FSA ID shouldn’t be an obstacle for students and contributors when completing the FAFSA.
Paying for college with scholarships
Students who apply for scholarships know it’s the smart way to pay for a college education.
Don’t go into debt for the holidays
In case you haven’t realized it, the holidays are just around the corner.
Making the commitment to meet scholarship requirements
Not all scholarships are considered “free money.”
The magic of your kindness
If it weren’t for the kindness of friends and strangers, I am not sure where I would be.
November is National Scholarship Month
Scholarships play a key role in reducing student debt and increasing access to higher education.
December tasks for seniors
During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice.


