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College
Is This Really What I Want to Do? The Truth in Picking a Major
A college student shares the steps he took to decide on a college major, including recognizing what he enjoys doing, asking for feedback, and matching his interests with careers. …
College College Major Career Planning
By Keondre' McClay    |
College
Using Campus Resources to Find a Job
A college senior shares his tips, including utilizing the career development center, getting help with your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile, attending networking events, and working on interviewing skills. …
College Job Search Campus Resources Interviews
By Brett Rutyna    |
Planning
College Planning for Technical Vocational Students
Tips include getting a letter of recommendation from a shop teacher, including any certifications and licensing, looking into programs that have a technical focus, and exploring MassTransfer. …
Admissions College Planning MassTransfer Tech/Voc
By Jan Marie Combs    |
ABLE
A Resource for Autism Awareness Month
We highlight the Attainable® Savings Plan, which includes various investment options, no federal taxes on earnings if used for qualified disability expenses, and professional management by Fidelity Investments. …
ABLE Attainable Saving for Disability Expenses
By Mary Rubenis    |
Financial Aid
Need to Make Sense of Your Financial Aid? Use This Calculator
To use this calculator, enter the cost of up to four schools, the gift aid you received from each school, the amount you received in Federal Direct Loans, and any other resources that will help you pay for college to see how much you will owe at each school. …
Financial Aid My College Cost Calculator
By Meredith Clement    |
Paying for College
How Much Will I Need for Non-Billed College Expenses?
Learn about budgeting for books, supplies, a laptop, course expenses, and more. …
Paying for College College Cost College Bill Financial Aid Award Letters Non-Billed College Expenses
By Christina Davidson    |
Partner Spotlight
Meet Clantha McCurdy, a Leader in Massachusetts Higher Education
The Senior Deputy Commissioner of Access and Student Financial Assistance discuses her job responsibilities, the state budget recommendation, the Commonwealth Commitment, and collaborating with other agencies to help students. …
Financial Aid Higher Education
By Clantha McCurdy, Julie Shields-Rutyna    |
Planning
The Importance of School Counselors
Take advantage of the guidance that school counselors provide by attending events they host, being proactive and initiating a conversation with them, and having them write a letter of recommendation that puts personality and dimension behind the student's grades. …
College Planning College Admissions Letters of Recommendation
By Jennifer Legg Gabel    |
ABLE
Tips for Parents: Helping Students with Disabilities Transition Out of High School
Tips include creating a person-centered planning team, having your student play an active role, teaching money management skills, and exploring all college disability services. …
Attainable Individuals with Disabilities College Transitions
By Mary Rubenis    |
Paying for College
Comparing Your College Options
Determine each school's total cost including billed and unbilled expenses, determine each school's net cost including grants and scholarships, and determine any future year net cost changes by speaking to the financial aid office. …
Paying for College College Cost College Bill College Comparison
By Amy Staffier    |