The U.S. Department of Education declared January 13-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) Completion Week of Action. It is a week set aside to promote FAFSA completion efforts for 12th Grade students and their families. Join Diona and Tiffanie as they discuss tips and share PHEAA's outreach efforts for the FAFSA! (Disclaimer)

No stranger to the podcast, Dr. Danielle Martin returns to discuss how her impactful new journal, "Rebel Writes: A 90-Day Journal for Changemakers," guides high school and college students to find their voices and be the next changemakers of the world. In addition to being an author, Dr. Martin, Ed.D., is an education activist and academic success coordinator. (Disclaimer)

As the year comes to an end and the holiday season is upon us, some families are dealing with stress. Tune in as Tiffanie shares a few tips on how to de-stress during December and have a productive winter break. (Disclaimer)

Dr. Anthony Sloan and his mother, Amy Sloan, sit down with Tiffanie on the latest career spotlight segment. Tune in as Dr. Sloan, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, speaks about his experience in medical research. He and Amy, who is a Higher Education Access Partner at PHEAA, will also share tips about career exploration and how parents support their children's goals. (Disclaimer)

The anticipation of the roll out of the revised 2025-26 FAFSA form is upon us. Join Tiffanie & Diona on their latest Hot Topics segment where they share the latest FAFSA updates and improvements to the form. (Disclaimer)

In honor of National Scholarship Month, Tiffanie welcomes back Celina Bertovic, from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), to discuss scholarship opportunities for students. Tune in for tips and strategies to help students that will help students find free money to pay for college. (Disclaimer)

Raeneice Taltoan-Reed, Certified Financial Planner and Attorney, sits down with Tiffanie for this Career Spotlight segment. Tune in as Raeneice shares her background, experience, and valuable tips for those interested in a career as an attorney and entrepreneur.

The Career Spotlight features interviews with new and seasoned professionals talking about choosing and embarking on a career. (Disclaimer)

Jimmy Nye, Social Media Content and Communication Coordinator, joins Tiffanie on this Career Spotlight segment. Tune in to hear Jimmy share his background and experience with content creation and management.

The Career Spotlight features interviews with new and seasoned professionals talking about choosing and embarking on a career. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie as she encourages students to explore various career options and shares a few tips on how to get started. (Disclaimer)

Jim Steeley, PHEAA's president and CEO, joins Tiffanie on this Career Spotlight segment. Jim shares his experience as a Certified Public Accountant in PA, as well as valuable tips for students considering a career in accounting. The Career Spotlight features interviews with new and seasoned professionals talking about choosing and embarking on a career. (Disclaimer)

Tiffanie reconnects with Ron Felder and Danielle Martin, Ed. D., who provide an update on their journeys helping their children navigate the postsecondary-school process. Ron and Danielle last appeared on Episode 18 to share advice, perspectives, and experiences while they helped their children navigate the college and career process. Tune in to hear all about it a year later! (Disclaimer)

Securing an education while experiencing homelessness can be scary and a bit overwhelming for many children. Elizabeth Fortuner with the Education for Children & Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) joins Tiffanie to dispel the myths for what homelessness amongst children and youth looks like and to share valuable resources that ECYEH offers to students, schools, and communities. (Disclaimer)

Our new Career Spotlight segment features interviews with new and seasoned professionals talking about choosing and embarking on a career. Join Tiffanie as she chats with Tai Roach-McClendon to learn about his journey and experience to become an operating room nurse. (Disclaimer)

Our new Career Spotlight segment features interviews with new and seasoned professionals talking about choosing and embarking on a career. Tiffanie sits down with Eileen Burner to learn about her journey studying abroad and her career as a teacher. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie & Diona on their latest Hot Topics segment where they share their final take on the roll out of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®). (Disclaimer)

Tune in to understand how PACAC supports admissions counselors and students throughout Pennsylvania and gain valuable tips on how to search and apply to a postsecondary school.

Tiffanie's special guests for this sit-down chat include Hillen Grason Jr., PACAC President and Dean of Admission at Franklin & Marshall College, and Joni Klopp, PACAC President Elect and Director of Undergraduate Recruitment at Millersville University. (Disclaimer)

Nicole Elbertson, proud parent of a soon-to-be high school graduate, joins Tiffanie for the conclusion of our special, two-part episode. Learn how Nicole's family navigates the challenging, exciting options to create a postsecondary plan. (Disclaimer)

Helping your children prepare for life after high school can be both emotional and stressful. Join Tiffanie for part one of a two-part episode where special guest Stacey Thomas shares how she and her family are tackling their postsecondary options. (Disclaimer)

Finding the right career path can be a daunting task for many students. However, that was not the case for Quartay Brannon—an amazing young scholar and soon-to-be college graduate. Join Tiffanie as she sits down with Quartay to share his journey of finding the perfect career and a successful future. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie's engaging conversation with the Lawrence brothers. Kevin and Anthony are the co-founders of True Colors, an innovative educational program geared to inform, inspire, and improve the lives of students in middle and high school. (Disclaimer)

As we kick off the month of April, spring has sprung. Unfortunately, the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) has not; FAFSA delays have made it harder for students to choose the right college or career school. Join Tiffanie as she shares which factors to consider when picking the perfect school. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie as she chats with Theresa Wolfe, Outreach Coordinator with the PA Mountain Service Corps (PMSC). Get to know PMSC, an initiative of AmeriCorps, and how the agency's service and volunteerism impacts communities. (Disclaimer)

With the spring college fair season upon us, we are giving our listeners another peak at episode 16, where Tiffanie and Diona share tips on how to navigate a college fair. (Disclaimer)

The cost of college and career school can quickly add up. Thankfully, there is funding to help cover those expenses. Join Tiffanie and Celina Bertovic, Program Director for Educational Opportunities at The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), as they share tips to help students successfully search and apply for scholarships. (Disclaimer)

The 2024-25 FAFSA form is finally available. Join Tiffanie & Diona on their latest Hot Topics segment where they share updates about the new FAFSA. In honor of Financial Aid Awareness Month, they will also share a few financial aid resources for students and families. (Disclaimer)

PA students sometimes face obstacles like food insecurity, mental health, and other challenges that prevent them from completing their postsecondary education. Join Tiffanie as she hosts Dr. Kim McCurdy, Lynette Kuhn, and Karen Rubican—from The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)—to learn more about PDE's efforts to help students meet their basic needs through PA MASLOW (based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs). (Disclaimer)

January is National Mentoring month, so join Tiffanie and special guest Amy Rote, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Capital Region. This week, we discuss how BBBS has been impacting the lives of children for over 40 years by creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie as she discusses strategies for success with Career Pathways with Leland Nelson. Mr. Nelson, managing partner of Think Tank Consulting and President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central PA, shares his thoughts and expertise on the importance of ensuring every student graduates high school with a plan to succeed. (Disclaimer)

Whether you are wrapping up final exams, getting ready for the holidays, or preparing to file the 2024-25 FAFSA, we've got a few tips to help you make it through the season. Tune in to hear Diona and Tiffanie discuss ways to minimize your December stress. (Disclaimer)

Join Tiffanie and Brigadier General Maureen Weigl, Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs, for National Veterans & Military Family Appreciation Month. We are shining a spotlight on our veterans and active-duty service members, as well as their families and loved ones. Tune in learn more about opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces and hear the amazing journey and triumphs of our guest—a fellow veteran. (Disclaimer)

November is National Scholarship Month, a time to bring awareness to scholarship opportunities for current and future students. Tune in as Tiffanie sits down with Shawna Newman, Managing Editor and writer at Fastweb, who shares tips on successful scholarship searches. (Disclaimer)

The Higher Education Access Corner launched a little over a year ago, so Tiffanie is kicking off November by giving thanks. Tune in to hear what she is grateful for during this season of Thanksgiving. (Disclaimer)

In honor of Financial Aid Day, Tiffanie DeVan sits down with Jared Menghini, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Wilkes University, and president of The Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (PASFAA). Tune in to learn how PASFAA and financial aid professionals have made such an impact with helping students and families achieve their higher education goals. (Disclaimer)

This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) doesn't open until December. Tune in to hear Tiffanie and fellow Access Partner, Ron Felder, share tips to help students and families get organized and prepare information for the upcoming FAFSA. (Disclaimer)

When students struggle to find their passion and choose a career, what should they do? Our guest has an answer! Join Tiffanie for a conversation with Bryan Majors—a motivational speaker, business owner, and author of Training for Triumph. Bryan has more than a decade of experience educating and inspiring others. (Disclaimer)

From real-life skills to business savvy and STEM programs, Junior Achievement of South Central PA has provided young learners with hands-on experiences for over 60 years. In this episode, Tiffanie chats with their Chief Operating Officer, Allison Kierce, about Junior Achievement's lasting impact—plus tips for students and volunteers to get involved. (Disclaimer)

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) will be available in December 2023, and we want our FAFSA filers to be ready. Diona and Tiffanie sit down with fellow Higher Education Access Partner Julie Fontana during their Hot Topics segment to share a few reminders about FAFSA Simplification, as well as share resources to help families prepare. (Disclaimer)

The policy and politics of student aid are complex. Kathleen A. Smith, Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Relations, Outreach & Development at PHEAA, joins Tiffanie to share her insight on the legislative processes around higher education, the impact on policy, and why it is important to get involved, be aware, and prepare. (Disclaimer)