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Despite the possibility of earning free money for college, some current and prospective college students do not complete the FAFSA - perhaps because the form is confusing and lengthy. Instagram influencers and college bloggers are stepping in and have teamed up with the U.S. Department of Education to encourage more students to fill out their FAFSA with the hashtag #ButFirstFAFSA.

Insta Influencers Involved with Student FAFSA?

February 12, 2019 4:04 PM
by Susan Dutca
Despite the possibility of earning free money for college, some current and prospective college students do not complete the FAFSA - perhaps because the form is "confusing and lengthy." Instagram
Scholarships.com has the scholarships your heart (and wallet) desire this month and we are sharing the love, beginning with this list of featured February 2019 college scholarships. Focus on scholarship love and worry less about how you’ll pay for college this upcoming semester.

Fall in Love with February 2019 Scholarships

February 7, 2019 1:33 PM
by Susan Dutca
Scholarships.com has the scholarships your heart (and wallet) desire this month and we are sharing the love, beginning with this list of featured February 2019 college scholarships. Focus on
Across the nation, nearly 20 states offer statewide free college programs in an effort to increase the number of students attending college. The hope is that five years from now, we would expect that a majority of the states in the country would have free college tuition, and that would be a tipping point. States including Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, Oregon and Rhode Island have already rolled out statewide free community-college programs, and more are expected to follow.

College "Free for All" in Almost 20 States!

January 8, 2019 4:15 PM
by Susan Dutca
Across the nation, nearly 20 states offer statewide free college programs in an effort to increase the number of students attending college. The hope is that "five years from now, we would expect
An 84-year old grandmother was among the graduating class at the University of Texas at Dallas at last week's ceremony, finally earning her bachelor's degree in sociology after decades of being in the workforce. Despite her recent retirement, Janet Fein made good on what she preaches when she says Never leave anything unfinished.

Grandma Graduates College at 84 Years Old

December 26, 2018 1:44 PM
by Susan Dutca
An 84-year old grandmother was among the graduating class at the University of Texas at Dallas at last week's ceremony, finally earning her bachelor's degree in sociology after decades of being in
This holiday season, give yourself the best gift a college student can receive: scholarships! What better way to wrap up the year and be financially prepared for next semester than by landing free money for college? If you still need help covering your upcoming tuition bills, these are some of the final scholarships of the year that can help foot the bill. Hurry and apply quick, as all of these scholarships have 2018 deadlines! Take advantage of your winter break by dedicating time to scholarship and grant applications and start next year off with a little less student debt.

'Tis the Season to Win End-of-Year 2018 Scholarships

December 17, 2018 10:54 AM
by Susan Dutca
This holiday season, give yourself the best gift a college student can receive: scholarships! What better way to wrap up the year and be financially prepared for next semester than by landing
Summer is coming to an end but we've harvested a bountiful list of fall college scholarships to help you pay for college all year round. From big-name scholarships like the Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship to downright quirky ones scholarships such as the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest and everything in between, you're bound to qualify for several fall 2018 scholarships. Turn a new leaf this semester by applying for and winning scholarships to pay your tuition bill, starting with this list of fall scholarships.

Fall in Love with 2018 Autumn Scholarships

August 30, 2018 10:23 AM
by Susan Dutca
Summer is coming to an end but we've harvested a bountiful list of fall college scholarships to help you pay for college all year round. From big-name scholarships like the Coca-Cola Scholars
Derrick Rose is looking to help three worthy students live out their college dreams through his Rose Scholars Program by offering awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000. Although Rose wasn't much of a student, he hope(s) to provide students a path to college that was not previously available to them.

The Rose Scholars Program - NBA Star Gives Back

August 7, 2018 1:26 PM
by Susan Dutca
Derrick Rose is looking to help three worthy students live out their college dreams through his Rose Scholars Program by offering awards ranging from $20,000 to $200,000. Although Rose wasn't much of
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