Galin Scholars

Welcoming the Class of 2026 Galin Scholars!

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This year, for many, the process of applying to college has been challenging. For students and families still trying to figure it out, including FAFSA and financial aid options, there is still time and help available! "To give students and families more time to receive and consider financial aid offers, 63% of public four-year colleges have extended their decision deadlines, according to NASFAA. Typical May 1 deadlines may now be as late as mid-June, July or even August." https://lnkd.in/gVVkDtDN

Even if you've heard about the delays and frustrations with new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) rollout this year, you may not know how that translates into numbers. In Wisconsin, compared to last year, over 6,500 fewer students have submitted a FAFSA. That is thousands of students and families who will not know how much financial aid they could receive to attend college next year. There is still time and here is one resource to help. Check out: https://lnkd.in/g6B_RmMK

We'll be at the Allied Family Center tonight for College Night! This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn about college options and resources.

Wednesday, April 17 is the extended deadline for 10th graders in Dane County to apply for the Galin Scholars comprehensive college prep program! Please share with your networks to help us find students for this amazing opportunity.

From Brookings: Ignore the Sticker Price, How have college prices really changed? "What matters to students and their families is not the sticker price but rather the amount they actually have to pay. Because of the availability of financial aid, most pay less than the sticker price. The average amount students actually pay (the “net price”) has evolved quite differently over time from the sticker price: it has recently stabilized and even fallen in the last few years." https://lnkd.in/e48z-PfT

We've extended the Galin Scholars program application deadline for Dane County, WI 10th graders to Wednesday, April 17. Students can apply directly. Teachers, coaches, mentors, or family members can also nominate a student and we will share information with them about applying. Find out more at galinscholars.org Galin Scholars is a two-year college prep program for low-to-middle income students with strong academic potential. Our goal is to increase access to comprehensive college prep that high school students with more resources already access to maximize their college options. #collegeprep #increasingaccess #closinggaps #academicpotential #firstgenerationcollege #levelingtheplayingfield

Application deadline is today!

Thank you to all of our library partners for a successful Diag Day 2024! Galin Education and Galin Scholars had over 230 10th grade students from the Madison and Milwaukee areas register to take a free practice ACT exam. Students will receive a detailed score report in 2-3 weeks. #collegeprep #collegepreparation #publiclibraries