Comments on: Testimonials

By: Eleanor Perkinson

Eleanor Perkinson — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:32:19 +0000

My son-in-law was awarded custody of my now 20 yr old twin granddaughters who are now working fulltime at IHOP to try to get through college. The only thing he provides is their cell phone and has them on his automobile and medical insurance as dependents. He and his wife file joint income tax returns and she has considerable resources, so this cuts down on the amount of grants and financial aid they could get if they were on their own and not considered as dependents. They just can’t do it by themselves. Their mother cannot help. If he refuses to drop them as dependents, do they have any recourse so they can get more financial aid?They make poverty wages and struggle daily and it seems he is benefiting more claiming them as dependents than they are. HELP!

By: Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:13:29 +0000

I really appreciate your scholarship tips and advice, they really help me think about what I should write on applications in order to win over the judges I’ll make sure to put them to good use for future scholarships! Thanks again

By: Josh Barsch

Josh Barsch — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:20:32 +0000

Thank you, Brittany! I appreciate the kind words, and I agree that a lot of kids need the help. Keep up the good work and keep applying the principles I talk about here, and I think good fortune will eventually find you. The students who adhere to all of them are few and far between, and those who do stand out even more. Good luck!

By: Brittany Radke

Brittany Radke — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:04:16 +0000

Josh,
I really appreciate what you’re doing here. I know a lot of high school kids who need help like this. It was encouraging to find I have been doing everything right, and a little discouraging to also know I have yet to receive any scholarships. You’re articles were still worth the read though. Thanks!