Got a Scholarship? Use It to Boost Your UC Offer
- 33-Year FAFSA Guru Consultant
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read

By Shelly Rufin, MSHS
Educational Consultant
Harvard Business School
EDFIN College Planning
Serving families for three-decades
You’re invited! Free 1-Hour FAFSA Workshop FAFSA Cut Your SAI# by 50%.
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Students and Parents!! How to boost UC admission chances for 2027-2028:
Start Strong - Build Your Academic Edge
1. Your UC Journey Starts Here Highlight the importance of A-G requirements and aiming for a 4.0+ GPA.
2. Recommend enrolling in honors, AP, or IB courses and staying on track with four years of math and science.
3. Link to the UC A-G guide. Your Scholarship Is Leverage
Hey,
That $5K private scholarship isn't just free money—it's negotiation power.
UCs can adjust your aid to reduce loans or work-study.
✓ Report it to the financial aid office ✓ Ask: "Can you replace loans with grant aid?" ✓ Tip: Even small scholarships can unlock bigger campus grants
This is how you make your offer work for you. |
“Stay on Track – Key Deadlines & Reminders"
Don't Miss the Window! |
As your 33-year FAFSA Guru, I, [Shelly Rufin] and the EDFIN College Planning Team are here to help.
With 33-Years of experience in college financial aid, prior Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, expert guidance and resources to make the FAFSA process less overwhelming. |
Free FAFSA Workshop |
Join our expert-led class room to get all your FAFSA questions answered! |

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See you there!
Shelly Rufin, 33-Year FAFSA College Consultant
EDFIN College Planning
Ph: (951) 261-9799
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