In Season 2, Episode 1 of Being the 1st:we dive into the fast-evolving landscape of U.S. higher education. This session breaks down the critical role of the Department of Education, discusses trending policy shifts and reveals what these changes mean for student rights and admissions.

Designed especially for first-generation and low- to middle-income students, this episode offers timely insights and actionable advice to help you navigate the next four years of college with confidence and clarity.

Are you are frustrated with the SAT's or ACT's, and you are in knee-deep in the College Application Process? You should consider applying to over 1900+ colleges and universities around the United States that have made the college admissions policies and decisions without including these tests. Check out Fairtest.org for the complete list of schools with this option. 

Contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you for tuning in and listening to today's Episode!

Do you know you can double or triple your chance of getting accepted into a college or university of your choice? If you are a high school senior with competitive, strong grades and know you want to go to college next year, then this podcast episode is for you. In our first episode, I will be discussing College Admission Plans, in particular, Early Action and why its a WIN-WIN move.

What exactly is the FAFSA and how does financial aid work in the United States? Did you know the FAFSA is a form under USC public law? In this episode, we will discuss the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and go over the financial aid process in 5 steps. We will also discuss USC Title 20, Chapter 28 public law which discusses federal assistance for education and the process involved. 

Thank you for tuning in to another episode. If you have any questions or concerns or suggestions, please send to [email protected] or [email protected] and I will gladly respond as soon as possible. Take care and stay consumer informed!

Do you know that you don't have to commit to any college or university by May 1st? College Decision Day is a fallacy and keeps competition away according to the U.S. Justice Department. We discuss how competition in the college/university sector is not only good for colleges, its great for students and their families.

Are you interested in going to college or university? Do you know what you are expected to contribute to your college education? Parents, do you know what is expected of you to pay for your child's education? In this Episode 3, I will give a brief introduction to the EFC and how it is calculated.

In this episode 2, we will be discussing the COA, better known as the Cost of Attendance, Cost of Attendance or better known as a college’s “all in” sticker price. Most people are unaware that the COA is a determined by federal law, under the Higher Education Act, Sec. 472, 20 US Code Chapter 28. Knowing a college's official cost of attendance can be useful in comparing schools and formulating an effective and workable family budget and most importantly, help bridge the gap between their COA and the student's EFC, expected family contribution, which will be our next topic in Episode 3. Thank you for listening!

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]

Moselye

Do you attend college or university? Do you know that makes you a consumer? Do you know you have Consumer Protection rights as s college student? What does Financial Aid have to do with Cartels and Anti-Trust Laws? Well, we cover all these areas in our podcast today. 

If you have any questions or comments, please drop us a line at [email protected]

Thank you for listening!