Did you send Santa your List? Ho Ho Ho – of course, you did!
Spoiler Alert - Santa only keeps one – there is no naughty list. I have been twisting and turning every year since I was a little boy, trying to stay on Santa's Good List. Now I learn from one of his loose lip Elves there is only one. Yes!
Recently, I talked with Santa in the mall. He confirmed he worries about all children, how they're doing in school, and the stress they experience with academic, fitting in, not to mention their parents. Santa said that no matter our age, he knows we all work hard to do our best and be kind to others. That's how he measures all good little boys and girls!
He asked how students and families can make their season joyful and prepare for 2024. I shared a quick list that he said he’d pass along as he visits homes on Christmas Eve.
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Every mom and dad of a 12th-grade student who has applied or is considering attending school in September of 2024 should complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The window opens on December 31st and right into January 2024. rly January.
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Everyone with a federal student loan repayment knows by now that payments are due again. Many returning to regular monthly payments might find it more difficult. Go to www.studentaid.gov and learn about the many options under the income-sensitive repayment program options. Good for borrowers with Direct Student Loans and Direct Parent Loans.
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As you sit down for your annual employee performance review next month, consider how your employer can help you as an employee with student loan debt and college planning needs. assistance for parents of high school and college-age students.
- Employers try the Knowledge Share forum to help reduce their employee's stress and mental health.
Parents of middle school, 9th, and 10th graders spend time learning who their students are, who they think and act like and remember education after high school can take many different paths to a career
Santa did remind me to ask everyone to listen for the bell.
From all of us at Get College Going and Pivotal College Years, we wish you and your family a very blessed and joyful Christmas season. May the Holy Spirit guide you into the New Year with hope and kindness for you, your friends, and your family.
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