Applying (Yourself)

8 Surefire Ways to Sail the S.S. Scholarship

Roughly 100x easier than babysitting for tuition money

Applying for a scholarship is a lot like applying to a college, or defusing a warhead – the exact process often varies... Read >

AICPA Legacy Scholars Program

Are you looking for a program that will help you pay for your education, build leadership skills, and allow you to provide meaningful service to your community? The AICPA’s newest Legacy Scholars Program could be perfect for you. Read >

The Need–to-Know On Need-Based Aid

Get the must-knows on how to prevent yourself from getting into a sticky financial aid situation.

Your applications are in and you’ve been accepted to your favorite school. Now who’s picking up the tab? If you’re lucky, maybe your parents, grandparents, or that lottery ticket you bought last night. But chances are some, if not all, of your college costs will fall into your own hands. If that’s the case, you can join the 14 million students just like you who rely on need-based financial aid to help pay for college. Read >

Conquer Debt and Avoid Your Parents' Basement

By Erica Shafer, University of Denver

Post-graduation dreams don't usually include moving back in with your parents. Unfortunately, this is a reality for thousands of undergraduates with student debt. Here’s some crucial information about the different kinds of student loans that can help you make smart choices and (hopefully) keep you out of mom & dad's basement. Read >

Befriend Your Financial Aid Office and Be Financed

By Erica Shafer, University of Denver

Financial aid offices and financial advisors are often challenged with the task of bringing bad news to students who are literally banking on good news. Institutional guidelines and federal regulations control the majority of their professional decisions and their advice to students-- no matter how much they like you. However, despite the limitations these offices have, you may want to consider the value of a good relationship with your school’s financial aid office. Read >

Work-Study Hard for the Money

By Erica Schafer, University of Denver

We all know college is expensive. Direct costs like tuition, fees, meal plans, and room and board charges are hefty expenses that can add up quickly. Many students cover these costs with immediate sources of financial aid funding such as scholarships, grants, and/or loans. But how do you cover the not-so-obvious costs of attending school (otherwise known as the indirect costs)? Things like books, gas money, ink for your printer, and other emergency needs. Lots of students plan to cover those costs through scholarships and loan money, however, there is a third and sometimes better option called work-study. Read >

Everything you need to know about AICPA Scholarships

Find the right AICPA scholarship for you

In addition to being the go-to spot for all-things-CPA, the AICPA also offers scholarships to future CPAs. In fact, we offer three scholarship programs, each with a different audience and purpose. This means if you’re a full-time accounting student with at least a 3.0 GPA, chances are we have a scholarship for you! Read >

Working and leading - in a scholarly fashion - at the Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop

A smorgasbord of wisdom and insight, and the AICPA’s paying

There are times in life, friends, when it’s difficult to see the most fruitful path before us. And sometimes it’s a total cakewalk... Read >

AICPA Minority Scholarships - What’s not to love?

Your fairy godmother, if she were a multimillionaire bent on social justice

Ever wish you had one of those rich friends? You know, the type who are fun, mega-generous and enjoy bestowing their wealth on worthy parties... Read >

Majorly Succeeding as a Minority Student

By Adriana Rodriguez

Jackie Robinson. Michael Jordan. Roberto Clemente. What would sports be without these legendary icons? These players were able to break boundaries as well as records... Read >