Purpose of scholarships and grants
Scholarships and grants are used to help supplement the cost of a higher education. According to Collegedata.com, the average cost to attend a college or university in the United States is $30,000+ for a private university, and $8,000+ for a junior or community college.
Needless to say, most students need help! Click on the links below to be directed to various scholarship and grant locators. If you need additional assistance, please see the counselor, or call the college/school directly to be sent an information packet.
Needless to say, most students need help! Click on the links below to be directed to various scholarship and grant locators. If you need additional assistance, please see the counselor, or call the college/school directly to be sent an information packet.
Paying for college
Making the decision to go to college is one thing. Paying for college is an entirely different aspect of the process. Click on the images below to be directed to various websites that will provide you with information on how to find monies to help pay for post-secondary education (college)!
Scholarship locators
Scholarships must be applied for. There are specific criterion that must be met in order to even compete for the available monies in a scholarship. Be sure that you meet the eligibility requirements or that you are willing to meet all the requirements in order to even be considered. If you have any questions, check the sponsoring website for contact information.
Click on the above image to be directed to MoneySaving Pro; a website that provides invaluable scholarship research information
Grants
Grants differ from student loans in that the money you receive does not have to be repaid back to the lender/giver. Essentially, you are being given "free" money based on financial need, demography, etc. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements. Please review these requirements before starting an application for a grant.