How
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Learn
About Scholarship Basics: Free Money For College
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Learn About Scholarship Basics: Free Money For College
To some students and parents, the word
"scholarship" is just another one of those confusing college terms:
student loans, FAFSA, tuition and fees, EFC, grants, and work study.
Little do they realize that knowing more about the scholarship process
could save them thousands of dollars when trying to cover the cost of
their education.
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What are scholarships?
Scholarships come in a variety of forms, but are generally considered
to be "free money" for college. Unlike loans, scholarships do not have
to be repaid to the scholarship provider. Some scholarships are awarded
directly to the student in the form of a check, while other
scholarships are written out to the student's college or university.
Several different types of providers issue scholarships: clubs and
organizations, charitable foundations, businesses, schools,
universities, government agencies, and others.
Who can get
scholarships?
It is a common misconception that scholarships |
are only for
"straight-A" students. In reality, there are all types of scholarships
for all types of students, including those with less than perfect
academic records. Some scholarships are for athletes; others are
for students planning to study in particular fields; and others for
community service. Some scholarship
providers just want to reward students for living in a certain city or
state! Students also mistakenly believe that only college-bound high
school seniors can apply for awards. Scholarships are available for all
levels of college study, from freshman undergrads to graduate and Ph.D.
students. There are also scholarships available for non-traditional and
returning adult students.
How
do students
find scholarships?
Finding scholarships can be a very
time-consuming process, but not if
students use a reputable and accurate scholarship search service on the
Internet, like ScholarshipExperts. Students can also ask their high school
guidance counselors about any
local or state awards that they qualify for. Students should contact
the financial aid office at the college or university they plan to
attend to learn if they qualify for any awards provided by the school.
When
should students
look for scholarships?
Each scholarship application has its own
deadline. There are thousands
of scholarship programs with spring and summer deadlines, and thousands
more
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with fall and winter deadlines. The key is to never stop searching
for new scholarship leads, even after beginning the freshman year in
college. A good rule of thumb is to continue searching for scholarships
for the duration of the college career.
For more information about
scholarships, return to the Scholarship
Advice section. To find customized scholarships that you can
apply for today, sign
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scholarship search service. It's fast, easy and completely free.