The Northwest Education Loan Association (NELA)* offers Web casts about a variety of college-related subjects. These can be accessed at the NELA Webcast site. You may be asked to enter an e-mail address to authenticate that you are not a spammer. We suggest using your WVC-issued e-mail address. We highly recommend that students refer to the following:
Applying to College Completing a college application, factors that influence college acceptance, preparing for admissions tests and keeping track of multiple college applications.
Financial Life 101 The basics of money management, including the dangers of debt, handling credit cards and stretching dollars.
Paying for College How to plan and pay for a higher education. Tips on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information about the federal, state and private aid programs that help families pay for college.
Setting the Stage for College Success Ways to prepare for college while in high school, including some of the required core courses needed to get into college, time management and tips for studying for college admission tests.
Understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) An overview on how to complete and submit the FAFSA including tips on how to avoid common mistakes and information on important financial aid deadlines.
Winning Scholarship Strategies Strategies for a successful scholarship search, tips on the application process and how to become a prime candidate.
* NELA is a not-for-profit guaranty agency that works in partnership with schools, banks and other lending institutions to help students continue their education. NELA administers the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and guarantees the student loans against default. This guarantee allows commercial lenders to make loans to students, who often have no collateral or credit history.
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