Take Stock in College scholars, are you ready for the FAFSA? We talked with Chrissy Gass, Director of Scholarships at Florida Atlantic University, about some important updates you need to know regarding the new FAFSA form and how you can be better prepared when it’s released on December 31, 2023. Follow Take Stock in College …
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At the beginning of the school year and each semester, the Take Stock team receives phone calls and emails from students with issues related to financial aid. Follow the steps below to minimize delays in financial aid. Students attending a technical program, college, or university must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) …
We’re honored to hear from Take Stock mentor Lynn Houser, who shares the mentor’s perspective in this new episode. This Take Stock story is a follow-up to Nicolas Légeret-Harris’ episode on being Lynn’s mentee. From growing up in eastern Tennessee to embracing a full life in Hillsborough County, Lynn has given us all inspiration to …
Many Take Stock scholars cannot see a path toward college nor envision the resources to pay for a postsecondary degree. While each scholar’s circumstance is different and their Take Stock story unique, resiliency is a common denominator. Resiliency, combined with the support of teachers and a caring mentor, is what carried Nicolas Légeret-Harris through personal …
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Take Stock Brevard County graduate Jaden Edgecombe (2023) reflected on the journey it took to get to today—the now undergrad pursuing computer engineering at one of the top state’s public universities, the University of Florida. Jaden’s journey took dedication and a good support system to not only apply for college but to develop life-lasting skills …
To celebrate First-Generation Week, we sat down with several leaders from Florida State University’s CARE program to discuss success tips for all first-gen college students. The “Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) provides preparation, orientation, and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college and may …
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Being first brings the excitement of experiencing new events but also means facing the unknown. Such is the case for countless first-generation college students like Take Stock Broward Alumna, Dany Rodriguez. After immigrating to the United States from Columbia, Rodriguez’s family settled in Broward County, Florida. While the family had long-sought freedom, they also faced …
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Education is often seen as a key driver of economic growth and individual prosperity. Postsecondary degree attainment has the potential to break the cycle of poverty and open avenues of success for generations. During October, National College Application Month, we highlight the transformational power of education and the lifetime influence of degree attainment. According to …
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You can consider this one of the many full-circle moments that occur in our program between Take Stock Broward County alum, Dauntay Billings (2016), and mentor Gigi Graves, Associate Director of Postsecondary Retention and Student Support for Take Stock in College. Dauntay asked Gigi to speak at the alum’s tea party fundraiser to educate parents, …
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a leading indicator of college enrollment and the first step toward securing scholarships, grants, and loans to cover the cost of college. Yet, according to the Florida College Access Network, only 46.0% of Florida’s students completed the FAFSA during the 2021-22 school year. Although degree …
It’s National Scholarship Month, Take Stock Nation! In this new episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we learn more about Take Stock Hillsborough County alum Nicolas Légeret-Harris’ journey to obtaining scholarships and applying for college. Nicolas’ story of determination and perseverance, as well as the life-long impact of mentoring is one you don’t want to miss. …
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In this special episode of the College Corner Podcast, we discuss the importance of self-advocacy with Take Stock Collier County alum and Take Stock in College Student Ambassador Lindsay Lydon! Lindsay reflects on days in the Take Stock program and the lessons learned that empowered her confidence to walk through college, career, and life confidently. …
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