Potential: Scholarships & Tips

Did You Know? Some recent high school graduates that are ready to move out to college or into an apartment aren't fully prepared for the adult responsibilities that come with independence. We have a feature with great checklists of items to cover with your kids before they fly from the nest. Find out if your student is ready to move out and be an adult! Scholarships of the Week Morris Bart, LLC Community Service Scholarship Award: $2,500 Eligibility: Hold a 3.0 grade point average (GPA); Currently enrolled or accepted to attend an accredited college or university for Fall 2020; A history of community service, volunteerism, or fundraising in their community; Write an essay in response to the prompt below; Agree to the Terms and Conditions. Deadline: June 15, 2020 Administered by: Morris Bart, LLC Description: The Community Service Scholarship from Morris Bart, LLC awards one deserving student who is committed to community service. Apply! Community Superhero Scholarship Award: $1,500 Eligibility: 3.0 GPA; Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university; Demonstrable history of community service and volunteerism; Submit an essay on the topic below; Submit an unofficial transcript; Agree to the scholarship terms and conditions. Deadline: June 15th, 2020 Administered by: D. Miller & Associates, PLLC Description: The Community Superhero Scholarship from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC awards a $1,500 scholarship to one deserving student who exemplifies what it means to be a hero to their community.   Apply! - Tips & Advice - Ways to Stay Safe this Summer Leading a safe and healthy life this summer doesn't need to be complicated. Whatever your plans, we have 10 simple tips to help you be amazingly safe, healthy, and happy during the summer months.  Check out these 10 tips for staying safe this summer! - Upcoming Events - Next Testing Date:  July 18, 2020 Late Registration Deadline: June 20-26, 2020 Click here to register!  Next Testing Date:  TBA Late Registration Deadline: TBA Click here to register!      Vote for our 2020 Reader's Choice Scholarship Winner! Click here to vote for the Teen spotlight you think deserves to win! Our mission is to help parents & teens navigate the path to reach their Potential! Please share us with your friends! Sincerely, The Potential Magazine Staff exploreMedia  | editor@potentialmagazine.com | 7956 Vaughn Rd #331, Montgomery, AL 36116

Free Webinars on How to Pay for College!

Live Webinars: How to Pay for College Live Webinars: How to Pay for College

We are excited to offer our live, Paying for College webinar series, that is available for students, parents and even you or your peers!    How to Pay the Remaining Balance: Many students and families will consider financing a portion of their college education. The focus of this session will be on encouraging responsible borrowing and what students and families can do to find the right solution for their borrowing needs.     Wednesday, June 10: 1pm-2pm EST Register here   Thursday, June 11: 7pm-8pm EST Register here         Understanding the cost of student loan borrowing: This presentation covers financial literacy topics such as the relative cost of a student loan, loan repayment tools, and tips on managing student loans. It identifies important things students should know about their loan portfolio, identifying their servicers and understanding the cost of their student loan.     Wednesday, June 17: 2pm-3pm EST Register here   Thursday, June 18: 8pm-9pm EST Register here       Sallie Mae’s free Paying for College Resource another great tool you can share with students and families as they navigate their college journey. As always, we are available to answer questions from you or your students directly. Please reply back to this email with any questions. Sincerely, Sallie Mae PS: Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for sharable content that you can use to help students as they build their prosperous futures!