by Manisha Mishra | Sep 15, 2020 | College Application Week
College application season is around the corner and students across the country are preparing to apply to colleges of their choice. Numerous events are organized throughout fall to support students in the college application process so that they can pursue valuable...
by Alabama Possible | Aug 17, 2020 | Jobs
Executive Director Kristina Scott is leaving Alabama Possible to lead Learn to Earn Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, as its new chief executive officer. Her last day with Alabama Possible is September 4. Scott joined Alabama Possible in August of 2008. Under her leadership and...
by apadmin | Aug 11, 2020 | Cash for College, Financial Aid, Uncategorized
by Keila Lawrence, College Transition Peer Advisor COVID-19 has inherently affected the lives of families across the nation. This is especially true as it pertains to students preparing to attend college. Now, more than ever, students are seeking any outlet to fund...
by Alabama Possible | Jun 30, 2020 | Cash for College, FAFSA, Uncategorized
Alabama Possible, Alabama State Department of Education recognize schools for excellence in advancing FAFSA completion Alabama Possible and the Alabama State Department of Education Wednesday will celebrate high schools for advancing a college-going culture. The...
by Alabama Possible | Jun 16, 2020 | datasheet, Higher Education Alliance, poverty
800,000 Alabamians, including 256,000 children, live in poverty. You can help your students understand how poverty in Alabama affects their neighbors – and their entire community – by incorporating Alabama Possible’s 2020 Barriers to Prosperity Data...
by Mae Whiting | Jun 3, 2020 | Cash for College
Last updated Friday, July 31, 2020 FAFSA completion by Alabama’s high school class of 2020 fell as schools closed due to COVID-19 and students had limited access to school counselors, career coaches, and other resources, according to an analysis by Alabama...
by Alabama Possible | May 21, 2020 | datasheet
Alabama Possible, a statewide nonprofit organization that breaks down barriers to prosperity, today released its 2020 Barriers to Prosperity Data Sheet. This year’s report findings show that more than 800,000 Alabamians, including 256,000 children, live below the...
by Mae Whiting | May 14, 2020 | Cash for College, FAFSA, Financial Aid
Thanks for your interest in Alabama Possible’s Navigating Financial Aid for Immigrant Families webinars. You can find recordings of the webinars posted here and below. Not a U.S. citizen and wondering if you are eligible for financial aid? Assisting an...
by Alabama Possible | May 6, 2020 | Cash for College
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is parents’ most powerful tool for helping their child afford education after high school. Here’s what you need to know: Your child needs your help to complete the form. Most students are considered...
by Alabama Possible | Apr 29, 2020 | Cash for College
High school seniors and college students will be encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during Cash for College Week, May 4-8. “Many families’ financial circumstances have changed over the past few weeks, and students are trying...
