Join us as we share our heartwarming holiday traditions, from baking to movie nights. Discover delicious recipes and get into the holiday spirit!

Discover how Washington State’s use of SNAP benefits as an alternative to FAFSA simplifies financial aid eligibility. Learn how scholarship providers can adopt this innovative, student-centric approach to reduce barriers and increase access.

This blog post, inspired by our recent webinar, provides practical strategies to optimize your scholarship program, including leveraging AI, unlocking unawarded funds, and assessing financial need without the FAFSA.

As scholarship administrators, managing complex programs can feel overwhelming. Students First Consulting offers tailored solutions to simplify your operations, enhance donor relationships, and improve student outcomes, ensuring you achieve your goals with a clear, actionable plan.

This Thanksgiving, we're celebrating the dedicated scholarship providers and inspiring students who make our work possible.

Learn how to create scholarship applications that remove barriers and increase college access for students from all backgrounds. This guide covers essential strategies for designing inclusive, efficient, and effective application processes that promote success and equitable opportunities.

Thinking of starting a scholarship? This guide walks you through each step, from defining your scholarship’s purpose to setting up a sustainable framework.

Retaining skilled scholarship program staff is essential for high-quality student support, strong donor relationships, and overall program success. Discover five proactive strategies to create a more stable, engaged team that will support your scholarship program’s long-term goals.

Discover how scholarship providers can ethically leverage AI to enhance application processes, support student success, and foster transparency. Explore actionable strategies for integrating AI into your scholarship programs.

Discover key insights from NSPA 2024 that are revolutionizing how scholarship providers support students. Learn actionable strategies to address barriers, redefine priorities, and leverage AI, all while keeping students at the heart of your scholarship programs.

Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires can disrupt students' educations. Scholarship providers play a crucial role in ensuring that affected students can continue their academic journeys.

Discover how scholarship providers can create lasting impact and streamline program sustainability. Learn key strategies for improving student support, measuring success, and simplifying processes to run an efficient scholarship program.

Discover the top five common mistakes scholarship providers make with donors and learn how to build stronger, more effective partnerships. Improve your scholarship program's impact by focusing on donor engagement, clear communication, and shared goals.

Learn how to protect and support identity-based scholarships, such as race-based, gender-based, and first-generation scholarships. Discover strategies to advocate for these vital programs and ensure they remain accessible to students who need them most.

Discover the essential elements that make a scholarship truly exceptional. Assess your own opportunities to ensure that they have impact on students.

Struggling to manage your scholarship program effectively? The Students First Consulting team offers personalized support, proven strategies, and tailored solutions to help. Learn what it's like to work with us.

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by scholarship administration? Join Scholarships 101 and gain the essential knowledge, skills, and support you need to excel. Learn more and enroll today!

Unsure how outside scholarships affect your financial aid? Learn about scholarship displacement and how to maximize your college funding. This guide includes actionable tips for students and families!

Scholarship awards can unexpectedly decrease student financial aid due to displacement. This guide equips professionals with strategies and solutions to empower students and maximize the impact of scholarships.

Life can get in the way for anyone. Learn how to manage student leave requests while ensuring continued support for your scholarship recipients. Explore best practices for flexible leave policies, tracking systems, and clear communication.