At Scholarships.com, we help students find scholarships to pay for college tuition. But what if you didn’t have to pay tuition? There are a handful of schools in the U.S. that are tuition-free, meaning that while students may have to pay for room and board or meal plans, they do not have to pay tuition to attend the college. On the flip side, tuition-free schools may require students to work alongside their studies or, for military academies, to enlist upon graduation. [...]
In the year of COVID-19, student loan borrowers have experienced much-needed and historic college financial relief via the CARES Act, including temporary loan forbearance and significant interest rate reductions, extended through the end of 2020. One of the most beneficial outcomes of the pause of student loan payments has been the improved credit ratings of borrowers. [...]
Rap artist Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Amazon Music’s Rap Rotation to launch the “Don’t Stop” $10,000 scholarship. Megan Thee Stallion, who has had two #1 hits just this year, wants to honor all women who “don’t stop working hard” even through tough times to complete their education. The scholarship is open to all women of color around the world who are currently enrolled at an institution of higher education and are seeking an associates, bachelor’s or graduate degree in any discipline. Two winners will receive $10,000 each. A college student herself, Megan Thee Stallion is passionate about the “transformative power of education” and advocates on behalf of all women pursuing college degrees. [...]
