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EP#79: Scholarships Made Easy: LCCC’s Scholarship App Explained by Financial Aid Pro Sarah Nau.

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Podcast Interview with Sarah Nau and Janet Maltbie

Summary:

College decisions stressing you out? Don’t let college costs hold you back! In our latest No Loan Zone episode, we explore tips to cut the cost of college by applying for scholarships the easy way. Our guest, Sarah Nau, shares insider info on the LCCC scholarship app! Find out how you can increase your chances of getting free money for college.

Timestamps:

Financial Aid Tips for Students and Parents: “Complete the FASFA. Free application for federal student aid should be the first thing that you’re doing.”— Sarah Nau 03:10-04:15

“Financial Aid Eligibility: they don’t look at just the income. There are quite a few other areas that they look at and goes into the calculation to determine that eligibility, and you don’t know unless you try it. So take a few minutes, get it filled out, and take a chance.” — Sarah Nau 02:44-02:58

Financial Aid Tips: “The most important thing is just to read each question thoroughly before you answer it.”— Sarah Nau 03:10-04:15

“My Scholarships app: The really cool thing about the My Scholarships app is that some of the scholarships are so easy to fill out that once you have that common profile done, all you need to do is pull up the application. Let’s just say it’s the Sarah Now music scholarship, and you wanna apply for that. It may be as simple as pulling up the application, and then all you need to do is sign and date it.”— Sarah Nau 04:25-06:29

“Scholarship Opportunities: Fill out as many as you qualify for. Give yourself more chances than less.”— Sarah Nau 07:09-07:12

3 key takeaways:

1️⃣ Scholarships Are a Game Changer: College can be expensive, but there are ways to cut down on the costs. Filling out the FAFSA form and applying for scholarships can make a significant impact on your financial burden.

2️⃣ Take a Chance, Apply Anyway: Don’t be discouraged from applying for scholarships just because you think you might not qualify. Many scholarships have different preferences and criteria, and you might still be eligible if you meet most of them.

3️⃣ Expert Guidance and Resources: If you need help navigating the maze of career choices or financial aid, the “No Loan Zone” podcast has you covered. Janet Maltbie, a career counselor with years of experience, shares valuable testing and career guidance services to help students gain clarity and confidence. Check out lifeworkcareerservices.com for more information.

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Podcast #55: The New LCCC Scholarship App, Podcasts

EP#55: The New LCCC Scholarship App

Sarah Nau discussed the new LCCC Scholarship App.

Today we discuss ways of avoiding debt by using the new scholarship app through Lorain County Community College (LCCC) with Sarah Nau, Financial aid specialist of LCCC. 

Sarah Nau has over 27 years experience helping students and parents navigate the financial aid system by making the complicated application process easy to complete. One of her current projects is overseeing the new scholarship app at Lorain County Community College. 

Here is important information about using the app:  

  1. Click on this link to go the LCCC Scholarships app: https://myscholarships.lorainccc.edu/
  2. If you are a current student, use your LCCC email address and password to login.
  3. Not all scholarships require an essay!

If you are currently enrolled in college or are thinking about enrolling in the fall, I encourage you to take some time to seek out scholarship opportunities and look for ways to complete a degree, debt free. And if you are a Lorain County Community College student, I invite you to check out the new scholarship app on at myscholarships.lorainccc.edu

Finally, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach me, Janet Maltbie, at noloanzone.com/contact. I meet with students and adults in transition so you can reach their career goals.  I also teach a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called  Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103. 

EP#29: The New LCCC Scholarship App

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Today we discuss ways of avoiding debt by using the new scholarship app through Lorain County Community College (LCCC) with Sarah Nau, Financial aid specialist of LCCC. 

Sarah Nau has over 27 years experience helping students and parents navigate the financial aid system by making the complicated application process easy to complete. One of her current projects is overseeing the new scholarship app at Lorain County Community College. 

Here is important information about using the app:  

  1. Click on this link to go the LCCC Scholarships app: https://myscholarships.lorainccc.edu/
  2. If you are a current student, use your LCCC email address and password to login.
  3. Not all scholarships require an essay!

If you are currently enrolled in college or are thinking about enrolling in the fall, I encourage you to take some time to seek out scholarship opportunities and look for ways to complete a degree, debt free. And if you are a Lorain County Community College student, I invite you to check out the new scholarship app on at myscholarships.lorainccc.edu

Finally, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach me, Janet Maltbie, at noloanzone.com/contact. I meet with students and adults in transition so you can reach their career goals.  I also teach a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called  Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103. 

Podcast #54: Biggest Financial Aid Miistakes, Podcasts

EP#54: The Biggest Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make

Sarah Nau speaks on financial aid.

Paying for college can be expensive and frustrating. Many take out student loans while every year millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unawarded. 

Today we discuss ways of avoiding the biggest financial aid mistakes students make with Sarah Nau, Financial aid specialist of Lorain County Community College. 

Sarah Nau has over 27 years experience helping students and parents navigate the financial aid system by making the complicated application process easy to complete.

One of her current projects is overseeing the new scholarship app at Lorain County Community College. 

Here are ways to avoid making big financial aid mistakes:  

  1. Don’t assume you won’t get aid. Complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
  2. Apply for scholarships even in the spring semester: Don’t assume it is too late.
  3. Update your contact information. Check your school’s email regularly.

If you are currently enrolled in college or are thinking about enrolling in the fall, I encourage you to take some time to seek out scholarship opportunities and look for ways to complete a degree, debt free.

And if you are a Lorain County Community College student, I invite you to check out the new scholarship app on at myscholarships.lorainccc.edu

Finally, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach me, Janet Maltbie, at noloanzone.com/contact.

I meet with students and adults in transition so you can reach their career goals. 

I also teach a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called  Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103. 

EP#28: The Biggest Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make

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Paying for college can be expensive and frustrating. Many take out student loans while every year millions of dollars in scholarship money goes unawarded.  Today we discuss ways of avoiding the biggest financial aid mistakes students make with Sarah Nau, Financial aid specialist of Lorain County Community College. 

Sarah Nau has over 27 years experience helping students and parents navigate the financial aid system by making the complicated application process easy to complete. One of her current projects is overseeing the new scholarship app at Lorain County Community College. 

Here are ways to avoid making big financial aid mistakes:  

  1. Don’t assume you won’t get aid. Complete the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
  2. Apply for scholarships even in the spring semester: Don’t assume it is too late.
  3. Update your contact information. Check your school’s email regularly.

If you are currently enrolled in college or are thinking about enrolling in the fall, I encourage you to take some time to seek out scholarship opportunities and look for ways to complete a degree, debt free. And if you are a Lorain County Community College student, I invite you to check out the new scholarship app on at myscholarships.lorainccc.edu

Finally, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach me, Janet Maltbie, at noloanzone.com/contact. I meet with students and adults in transition so you can reach their career goals.  I also teach a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called  Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.