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Income-Based Scholarships

July 26, 2017 9:11 AM
by Susan Dutca-Lovell
Everyone could always use an extra $500 or $1,000 to help pay for college. With increases in college tuition, the financial burden can be particularly troubling for low-income families. In some cases, pricey college costs may completely deter students from pursuing higher education. With financial aid help from scholarships and grants, low-income families can land free money for college that does not have to be repaid. Based on your family income, you may qualify for income-based or need-based scholarships. Here's a preview of scholarships based on income:

Everyone could always use an extra $500 or $1,000 to help pay for college. With increases in college tuition, the financial burden can be particularly troubling for low-income families. In some cases, pricey college costs may completely deter students from pursuing higher education. With financial aid help from scholarships and grants, low-income families can land free money for college that does not have to be repaid. Based on your family income, you may qualify for income-based or need-based scholarships. Here's a preview of scholarships based on income:

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  1. AFAS General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program

  2. Annie S. Alexander Memorial Scholarship

  3. Allen Meyer Family Scholarship

  4. BAFTX Undergraduate Award

  5. Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship

  6. Education First Scholarship

  7. Excellence in Character Scholarship

  8. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

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Crystal G.  on  9/4/2018 5:50:08 PM commented:

I notice they are all based on a certain area or school, so i do not qualify. Lots are Texas, there was one Rhode island.

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