Applying to College with Weldin
A Mission for personal finance for all
What are we learning?
- Selecting a college/university
- FAFSA application
- Financial aid options
- Budgeting during college
- Student debt and loans
- Repayment for loans
Fast Facts
Your total student loan debt should NOT exceed your expected first-year salary after graduating.
You must complete the FAFSA each year to be eligible for financial aid.
The federal government awards more then $120 billion each year in financial aid.
Upcoming Dates
- April is Financial Literacy Month
- DE SEED Program Due- April 1st
- DE FAFSA Due- April 15th
- Tax Day - April 15th
- 2018 IRA Contribution Deadline- April 15th
- College Decision Day- May 1st
Student Spotlight "Gabriela Tapia"
Who is she?
Gabriela is a senior at Conrad Schools of Science who is excited to attend Del-Tech next year to major in nursing and minor in psychology. Her goal is to become a psychiatric nurse.
Why is learning personal finance important?
"When you have more knowledge about finance you really see the world differently. You learn to appreciate what your parents have to deal with and overall learn that earning money is really important. It really opens your eyes on the reality of how much things cost and how there is no such thing as easy money"
What advice do you have for other students?
"One MAJOR thing about applying to college is to get the FAFSA done!! Don't leave it till the end and submit it at the last minute. FAFSA is really important when you're trying to apply for applications that will give you free money. Don't think that because your parents make enough money, you won't be able to qualify. Trust me, I left this at the last minute and it just stressed me out more."
Dinner Table Conversation Starters
- Where do you see yourself in ten years?
- What is one financial goal you have?
- If you could be anything, what would it be?
- 1 thing I wish I would have done when I was your age is...
Additional Resources for Families
Upcoming
Conrad Schools of Science
Personal Finance Educator
Instagram- WeldinatConrad
Email: leigh.weldin@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: https://www.redclayschools.com/conrad
Location: 201 Jackson Avenue, Wilmington, DE, USA
Phone: (302)992-5545
Twitter: @Lmweldin