Sure, you may have to actually invest some time and thought in the process but it could pay off in a big way. Assuming most students won’t heed this warning, those who do could be in for a free ride or at least a significant amount of financial aid from a number of scholarship providers. It’s simple, really - read and follow the instructions of each scholarship for which you apply. That, and make sure to keep your profile up-to-date at Scholarships.com once you have completed your free college scholarship search. If you haven’t done so already, go to www.scholarships.com and conduct a free college scholarship search. Do this as early as possible when you’re a high school senior, if not earlier, so you can be aware of what is available and how you can make sure you qualify when the time comes. Check in often and take a few minutes to review your profile to make sure it is as accurate as possible and review your search results to see if any new scholarship opportunities may have been added. Here are some basic steps to take to ensure the best possible chance of winning scholarships:
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Latest College & Financial Aid NewsInsta Influencers Involved with Student FAFSA?February 12, 2019 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 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. [...] Fall in Love with February 2019 ScholarshipsFebruary 7, 2019 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 scholarship love and worry less about how you’ll pay for college this upcoming semester. [...] College Under Fire for Photoshopping BillboardFebruary 5, 2019 by Susan Dutca York College of Pennsylvania is under scrutiny for "Photoshopping" a billboard in order to appear more diverse by replacing white students with students "who reflected diversity." Manipulating marketing tools to appear more diverse in college admissions materials is not uncommon, according to Inside Higher Ed. [...] |