Green Halo Scholars

Create a Future Beyond Limits

by making the college and financial aid application process work for you.

Get on Track

Go to College

Inspire Others

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Applying to college can feel overwhelming & confusing.

Many families don’t have the knowledge or resources to navigate the process to ensure their teen gains access to a great college with the financial support to pay for it.

You don’t have to go it alone!

College IS an option for EVERYONE.

If you want to go to college, you should be able to go to college, regardless of your financial situation.

College Placement

You can be sure when you partner with us, you will gain access to a college that is right for you.

Personal Guidance

You don’t have to do this alone. Receive a dedicated mentor to guide you through your journey.

Scholarships & Grants

You shouldn’t have to worry about paying for college. We help you find every possible source of funding.

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Take the next step toward a bright future.

Getting started is simple.
Step 1

Get Nominated

Reach out to your school counselor and request they nominate you for participation in Green Halo Scholars.

Step 2

Get Guidance

We guide you through the college and financial application process so you never feel overwhelmed or confused.

Step 3

Get Accepted!

With our 100% college placement rate, you can be sure you will get into the college that is right for you.

Our College and Community Partners

We love helping our scholars achieve their dreams!

Here is what a few of our scholars and alumni have to say about their experience with Green Halo Scholars.

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“I have been accepted to St. Francis and Loyola so far and received scholarships from both. Green Halo has provided me with the tools and guidance I needed to navigate my college journey. It feels good to know there’s always someone ready to lend out a helping hand.”

Lizeth | Green Halo Scholar

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“At the beginning, college was intimidating, but my mentors at Green Halo guided me through everything. I applied to 19 colleges, most were acceptances. Now. I’m being helped with scholarships and am very grateful for my mentors and everyone on the Green Halo team who have made me feel confident in my college process.”

Nubia | Green Halo Scholar

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“With the help of the amazing team at Green Halo, I was able to receive a full scholarship at one of the most prestigious business schools in the country, where I am majoring in Supply Chain Management and Business Sustainability.”

Alex | Green Halo Alum

You can create a future beyond limits!

At Green Halo Scholars, we know high school students want to feel empowered to achieve their dreams as they graduate and move on to their next chapter in life. The problem is that some students and families don’t have the knowledge or financial resources to navigate the process and gain college access. That leaves them feeling overwhelmed and confused.

We believe college IS an option for EVERYONE.

Our founders both experienced challenges navigating the college application and financial aid process. Later in life, they realized things have only become more challenging, and our community has a great need. This is why we provide high school students with the information and help they need to navigate the school and financial application process to stay on track to achieve their dreams.

Here’s how to get started.

  • First, you need to get nominated by reaching out to your school counselor and requesting they nominate you for participation in Green Halo Scholars.
  • Second, you’ll get the guidance you need to navigate the college application and financial assistance process.
  • Finally, you’ll get accepted! Our students have a 100% college placement rate, so you can be sure you’ll get into a college that is a good fit for you.

You don’t need to worry about choosing the wrong college or settling for less than your potential. You can get into a great college that helps you create a future beyond limits.

 

Go get your nomination, and let’s get started!

Green Halo Scholars in the Media

FAFSA Fixes HEader

How FAFSA 'fixes' have turned College Decision Day into chaos

USA Today

The effects of recent delays in college financial aid could be felt by a vast array of students for years. We spoke with students across the country about their experiences. Here are their stories.

Long-Awaited FAFSA Fix

Education Dept. Announces a Long-Awaited FAFSA Fix. But Is It Too Little, Too Late?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday announced a long-awaited fix that it said would allow students whose parents lack a Social Security number to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

FAFSA Blunders

The FAFSA blunders haven’t let up. Now the Education Department has a credibility issue.

USA Today

In the thick of a calamitous financial aid season, the Biden administration is trying to regain the confidence of colleges and the students they serve. But is the damage already done?

FAFSA Fix for Students With Undocumented Parents

Why a Temporary FAFSA Fix for Students With Undocumented Parents Isn’t a Full-Fledged Solution

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday unveiled a temporary workaround for students who’ve been unable to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Locked Out of the System

Locked Out of the System: Problems with the new federal student-aid form are preventing families from submitting it.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Because of an apparent glitch, parents without a Social Security number are locked out of the system: Even those who manage to create an FSA ID can’t start a FAFSA themselves — or contribute to a FAFSA their student has started.

Devastating FAFSA Delay

Another ‘Devastating’ FAFSA Delay

Inside Higher Ed

Student aid forms are finally being sent, but the slow pace and technical problems could further hamper an already troubled admissions cycle.

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