Tips For First-Generation College Students!

Being the first one in your family to go to college can be intimidating. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this opportunity!

Host/Writer: Margaret Meek – Executive Director, From Nest To Wings

Camera Operator\Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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Song: Awake To Find

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Song: Frontier

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What Should You Look For During College Visits?

Whether an online or in-person campus visit, you need to think through what is important about the school and community.  Learn about how to make the most of your visits!

Host: Margaret Meek – Executive Director, From Nest To Wings

Writer: Barb Norrbom - High School Counselor

Camera Operator\Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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--Background Music—

Song: Worth A Thousand Pictures

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What Should You Do About School In Spring 2021?

It is time to make decisions for your schooling in Spring 2021.  Put together your list of decision points in time to register for Spring classes!

Host/Writer: Margaret Meek – Executive Director, From Nest To Wings

Camera Operator\Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: First Flight Relaunched

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How Many College Applications Should You Submit?

The number of applications you should submit depends on your budget, time, and willingness to investigate schools that interest you.  Find out how many applications you should file by working through this process!

Host/Writer: Margaret Meek – Executive Director, From Nest To Wings

Camera Operator\Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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Song: Ilu Village

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Don’t Wait! – How To Fill Out The FAFSA!

You need to fill out the FAFSA, and you need to do it now!  Find out what information you need to have available, where to find the FAFSA, and what it takes to complete and file the form.

Host/Writer: Alexandra "Alex" Lepert, College Financial Aid Coordinator

Camera Operator\Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Awake To Find

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--Background Music—

Song: Will Rain

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How To Manage Your Money After College Graduation!

Welcome to From Nest To Wings’ Fall 2020 Educational Series!

Before you take on college debt, think through how you are going to manage your finances! Here are some simple tips that can get you off to a good start after you graduate!

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Host/Writer: Kayla Myers, Bank Executive

Camera Operator/Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Reset

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Song: I Dream Of Ibiza

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How To Save Money In College!

Welcome to From Nest To Wings’ Fall 2020 Educational Series!

College is expensive. The cost of tuition is out of your control. You do have control over the amount of money you DO spend while in college. Here are some easy ways to save money in college!

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Host: Keira Hook, College Student

Writer: Margaret Meek, Executive Director - From Nest to Wings

Camera Operator/Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Reset

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--Background Music—

Song: Final Flight

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What You NEED To Discuss As A Family Regarding College Finances

Welcome to From Nest To Wings’ Fall 2020 Educational Series!

As parents, it can be uncomfortable to have conversations about money with your children.  Before they apply to college, those discussions MUST be held.  Learn about the essential topics to cover with your student before they begin applying.

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Host: Keith Dickelman - Retired Bank Executive

Writer: Margaret Meek, Executive Director - From Nest to Wings

Camera Operator/Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

http://youtube.com/user/approachingnirvana

--Intro Song--

Song: Reset

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Song: 2nd Flight (Remastered)

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All You Need To Know About College Loans!

Welcome to From Nest To Wings’ Fall 2020 Educational Series!

College loans can be an intimidating subject. What loans should you get and what loans should you avoid? Learn about the options and what makes them different from each other!

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Host: Kayla Myers, Bank Executive

Writers: Bruce Hall, CPA and  Kathy Hall, Volunteer, From Nest to Wings

Camera Operator/Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Reset

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--Background Music—

Song: Aurora

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How Do You Pay For College With No Money?

Welcome to From Nest To Wings’ Fall 2020 Educational Series!

Having no money saved for college doesn’t have to stop you from attending. It takes work, but anyone can do it!  Here are some ways to help finance college! 

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Host/Writer: Host/Writer: Heather Blevins - College Financial Aid Officer

Camera Operator/Editor: Jaryd Meek - https://twitter.com/JarydMeek

All Music by Approaching Nirvana

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--Intro Song--

Song: Reset

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--Background Music—

Song: Ascending Dreams

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