Students
Paying for college is a stressful thought for many students. We help students create a detailed plan early in their journey so that they can ease any worries and be confident in the higher education process.
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CREATING VALUE FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND SCHOOLS
Million Dollar Scholar is the only education social enterprise leveraging a model that works for and with parents, schools, and students to improve financial outcomes for higher education. Our business model pays particular attention to ensuring low-income families have access to the guidance that for decades – has been exclusive to high-income communities and private school attendees.
Parents
Most parents went to school over two or three decades ago. The higher education landscape has changed and we help families understand how to break scholarships and financial aid down to a science they can plan.
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Research clearly shows that motivated students are the most likely to achieve and be prepared for higher education. Not only can we motivate your student body – we can accelerate them towards their financial aid goals.
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20000+
Students Impacted
3000+
Parents Coached
28
School District Clients
$20Mil.
Scholarships Secured
HAPPY MILLION DOLLAR SCHOLAR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS
The MDS process not only helped us become financially prepared, but the steps involved also helped my son learn how to become a more responsible student and self-starting leader.
Shay Norman
Chicago Parent
Preparing for the financial side of college is often overlooked, but MDS addressed these issues better than I could have alone. I feel much better about my child going to school.
Jessica Lopez
New York Parent
They did such a great job of breaking down the process. They are so helpful and the true value they provided was well worth the money paid for the service.
Suzan Chang
Boston Parent
This book provides proven methods to acquire scholarships and grants. Most of all, the author is the example and takes the reader through his experiences.
Sarah Bridge
Georgia Parent
IMPACT DRIVEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Scholarship Coaching
Personalized one-on-one guidance to help students and families plan, identify, apply for, and secure funding for higher education.
Online Courses
Our self-paced digital courses offer families the most affordable and flexible route to develop a plan for navigating the financial aid process.
Books and Content
We have created a comprehensive guide tailored for students on how to identify scholarships and successfully apply for them.
Free Advice
Our blog is full of free guidance built on the experience and education career of our Co-Founder and Million Dollar Scholar, Derrius Quarles.
School Workshops
We partner with schools and nonprofits to facilitate engaging sessions for youth that motivate them through the financial aid process.
Free Webinars
At least once a month we host free webinars via Facebook Live where we address your frequently asked questions and concerns.
SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS WE’VE PARTNERED WITH
We are working to address the growing guidance gap in US public high schools and most private schools. Recognizing that at public schools, the average guidance counselor to student ratio in the US is 1:472, we partner with schools to ensure their students have access to resources that help them answer their key questions and develop individualized financial plans for higher education.
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