by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. How to Apply for Financial Aid with the FAFSA To apply for financial aid, you should start by filling out the FAFSA. First, and most importantly, the FAFSA is free to fill...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Who, What and How of Scholarships As you apply to college, you also should be thinking about searching for scholarships. Many of the largest national scholarships will...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. If You’re Undocumented If you are an undocumented student you can attend college. There is no federal or state law that prohibits your admission to any U.S. college...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. English (or Language Arts) A typical English curriculum will focus on important works of British and American literature and poetry, and also will build your vocabulary,...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Find a Mentor A huge part of creating this support network is the act of finding a mentor. Mentors are adults who can guide you with wisdom and understanding. You could have...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Which Tests Should I Take? This is typically a personal choice for each student (although there are a few states that make the choice easier, by requiring students to take...
