Frank Lietke loved the maize and blue of Michigan, and thought he had done everything right in order to play for his favorite college team. After earning varsity letters in three sports, and claiming state and national championships in powerlifting,he invested in additional practice sessions, coaching, and weightlifting in order to gain a competitive edge over other college … [Read more...]
NCAA provides insight on competing beyond high school athletics
This NCAA article does a nice job of providing insight on the reality of competing beyond high school athletics. The stats are a little scary but I don't think they've considered the conversations a lot of parents and students have about the passion for playing at the next level. I've spent 20 years along high school side-lines and in the bleachers talking with parents, and I … [Read more...]
Helping Students Find Scholarships
We found this article very informative, as with most suggestions around funding your college education you need to start early! Finding and applying for scholarships while simultaneously completing high school coursework can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for the average 18 year old. Parental guidance and collegecounseling can not only help alleviate some of that … [Read more...]
Student athlete profile of success Frank Lietke former Walled Lake Central and Wayne State football standout
Crafting a Debt-Free College Degree At a very young age he knew where his alliances lie: maize and gold. His bedroom was painted maize and blue, his wardrobe was maize and blue, and he trained as hard as you’d expect from a wolverine fighting at the Big House. His dream was to play football for University of Michigan, and nothing would get in his way. In high school he proved … [Read more...]
Fifth Third Bank’s – Paying for School
There are almost as many ways to pay for your education as there are programs to study. At Fifth Third, we help thousands of students and families determine the best financial aid package to cover school costs, which may include a combination of grants, scholarships, federal student loans, and private student loans. The ABCs of Borrowing Wisely Knowing and understanding … [Read more...]
College Payment Plan Options – Tuition Management Systems
Tuition Management Systems is helping students and families afford education at colleges, universities and tuition-charging elementary and secondary schools nationally. Easy to use affordability solutions are combined with your school's billing and payment process. Students and families simply select the options that best fit budgets and deliver the lowest cost. From … [Read more...]