Morgan Staub

Morgan Staub is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he majored in English Literature. He served as visual arts editor for Geneseo's acclaimed literary journal, Gandy Dancer, and was the first place recipient of the school's 2017 Lucy Harmon Writing Award in Literary Fiction.
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Different Types of College Saving Plans

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are very few things that are certain in life, but here’s one to keep in mind: paying for college, almost without exception, is complicated. Whether you’re taking out student loans, participating in a work study program, receiving scholarship funds, or using money from a savings plan, you’ll have to fill out a lot of …
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Scholarships for Students Interested In Acting

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The great Meryl Streep, considered by many to be one of the best actresses of all time, once said of her profession: “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.” This gets at a key point for those who choose to pursue …
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Myth: I Have To File My Taxes Before Filing The FAFSA

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Before you file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you’ll have to untangle some of the more complex financial aspects of the process. You’re asking yourself a ton of questions. Things you thought you wouldn’t have to worry about until after you graduated. What’s a dependent? What is my estimated family contribution? What …
Winning a scholarship isn't easy
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The Three Best Tips for Winning a Scholarship

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
According to statistics from the 2014-2015 educational year, over half of all college students took advantage of either a grant or a scholarship. Perhaps more interestingly, in that same time-frame, nearly $3 billion in scholarship money was left on the table by students. The reasons for this are complex and can’t be easily discerned, but …
It's a myth that good grades get financial aid
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Myth: Only Students With Good Grades Get Financial Aid

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
As senior year goes by and the reality of college gets closer, financial aid might be on your mind. College is expensive, and financial aid is the best way of paying for a higher education. But what if your grades aren’t so stellar? Do only students with good grades get financial aid? Do only students …
Is this scholarship worth your time and effort?
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How to Determine if a Scholarship is Worth Your Time and Effort

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a senior in high school, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Between pep rallies, acceptance letters, anxiously checking the mailbox, ceremonies, graduation parties, crying parents, plans for the summer, and nerves for the upcoming fall semester of college, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Without a doubt, it’s best to decide what exactly is …
You're bound to have questions about the FAFSA. Here's FAQs about the FAFSA
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FAQs about the FAFSA

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s that time of year again! The 2018-19 FAFSA form recently was released for application. Students and parents nationwide are poring over every line of the form. Of course, you’ll have questions, especially with how complex the form is. Here’s a quick beginner’s guide to the FAFSA, answering some of the most FAQs about the …
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How Divorced Parents Affect Student Loans

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
A common proverb reminds us that half of marriages end in divorce. To be more exact, approximately 42% of married couples are divorced. It should be noted that the divorce rate for couples without children is 40% higher than those with children. It’s often said, for good reason, that divorce is hardest on the children. …
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Scholarships For Students Who Were Adopted

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
According to recent estimates, American parents adopt over 100,000 children every year. This also means that, at any given time, there are hundreds of thousands of adopted students attending four-year colleges. America, ideally, is the land of opportunity. We pride ourselves on giving the same opportunities to children of adoption that are given to non-adopted …