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The guessing game is over. Why should you have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to applying for scholarships for college? You shouldn't. And the good news is - you don't have to!

Join our next free training to learn exactly where to find the hidden scholarships with less competition so that your student has a better chance of winning scholarships while reducing their workload.

These strategies have helped our families secure over $15.31 million in scholarships (not including the $126,000 I secured using them!)

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We redefine paying for college to help families build strong financial futures.

The Scholarship System teaches a step-by-step process to secure college funding.

Rather than being buried in debt, your child can get their college PAID FOR! Ready to take the next step?

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Thank you for your system. It was the kick in the rear and inspiration that we needed. My son secured 3 scholarships this spring, totaling $6500. I'm grateful for the heavenly guidance that pointed me in your direction. I'm not sure we would have felt so empowered without your help.

The Scholarship System has been a HUGE asset while learning how to apply for scholarships. I am EXCITED to continue the System and am inspired to continue to apply for more scholarships to ultimately be DEBT FREE in 2020!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

As a parent & as an experienced high school counselor, I appreciate your focused/practical approach to finding college funding.

Using The Scholarship System has opened the door for numerous previously hidden scholarships. I have already identified twenty scholarships independent of the school. This system allows me to be more efficient with my time, help me apply for more scholarships, and avoid student loans.

ELIMINATE THE OVERWHELM

At The Scholarship System, we believe that applying for scholarships doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve worked hard to figure out what works – and what doesn’t – and put together a plan that gives you and your family everything you need for massive success (and nothing you don’t.)

Because let’s face it–the problem with securing a debt-free ride to college isn’t that there’s not enough information out there, it’s that there is way too much!

But that’s exactly what makes The Scholarship System so effective. From figuring out where to find scholarships to getting judges to notice your child’s application and being chosen for the award, we’ve boiled it down to the only the most important and game-changing details.

So whether you’ve only just started or have tried on your own and are frustrated, The Scholarship System will give your family all the tools you need to find the perfect scholarships, create competitive applications, save tons of time on the process, build a system to help secure scholarships, and break it down into an easy-to-follow, methodical process that gets results.

If you want to get started and learn exactly where to find these scholarships, join our next free training for parents and students. See when our next training will be held at thescholarshipsystem.com/free-webinar.

What Makes Us Different?

Passion

Our entire team is passionate about students and families getting through college debt-free. This is clear in everything we do - from Q&As, training programs, and the amazing resources we create. Haven't seen our founder nerd out about graduating debt-free? Check out some training videos on our Facebook page or register for our free webinar.
Community

Over the years, we have built an incredible community of parents and students who support one another through these confusing and overwhelming times. Our community is our debt-free family (or #RebelFamily as we call them). We even have a free Facebook community for non-members.
Proven Strategy

With years of proof and testimonials, our clear and organized systems and frameworks are proven effective with families, reaching $15.31 Million in scholarships secured. Jocelyn has her Green Belt (Lean 6-Sigma) certification so she's all about breaking down complicated processes into simple steps. This is a huge reason for our families' success rates!

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If your family makes under $60,000, your child gets need-based aid, Pell Grants, and tons of assistance…

If your family makes over $500,000, you can probably just write the check.

But if you're like most middle-class families - making anywhere from $80,000 to $400,000 - you're stuck in the worst possible position.

You make "too much" for meaningful financial aid, but nowhere near enough to comfortably afford $200,000+ for four years of college.

The FAFSA says you can afford $45,000 per year while you're looking at your budget thinking "with what money?"

You've worked hard to build a good life for your family.

You've been responsible, saved what you could, lived within your means.

And now the system penalizes you for it.

But here's what the system doesn't want you to know:

Middle-class families actually have access to funding sources that neither rich nor disadvantaged families can touch.

You're exactly the type of family that merit scholarships, community foundations, and corporate sponsors want to support.

You've instilled strong values, responsibility, and work ethic in your child.

Merit scholarships don't look at your bank account - they reward character, leadership, and potential.

Local credit unions want to invest in families like yours who are active community members.

Corporate scholarships seek students who embody their values, regardless of family income.

Take Amy's daughter, who felt "completely defeated" after rejections, then won $1,000 from a local credit union.

Or Joy's daughter, who secured $1,000 from their neighborhood Elks Lodge.

These aren't poverty-based awards or legacy gifts - they're scholarships designed for hardworking middle-class students.

Your child doesn't need to be valedictorian or come from hardship to deserve scholarship funding.

They just need the right strategy to find the opportunities meant for families exactly like yours.

You've already proven you can achieve success through determination and smart planning.

Now it's time to apply those same skills to college funding...

Drop "SIX STEPS" below and I'll show you the free training that's helped families win over $15 million in scholarships!

If your student is attending summer school, don’t miss this!

In this video, we’re breaking down exactly how to find scholarships for summer term—an often-overlooked opportunity that can help reduce out-of-pocket costs and free up money for the fall semester.

With fewer students applying, summer scholarships often come with less competition and rolling deadlines, making them a smart strategy for any college-bound student.

00:00 Intro
01:46 Why Focus on Scholarships for Summer
03:19 Where to Find Hidden Summer Scholarships
06:24 Tips to Maximize Summer Scholarship Success

5 Best Scholarship Websites for College: https://youtu.be/WSiEYDtqpXE
Summer Classes Financial Aid: Is It Possible? https://youtu.be/QZLfg0cdXNI
UC Santa Barbara Summer Savings program: https://www.summer.ucsb.edu/cost-savings/summer-savings
QuestBridge: https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/college-prep-scholars-program/scholarships-and-awards/summer-programs
Pennsylvania’s Summer State Grant Program: https://www.pheaa.org/grants/state-grant-program/summer-grant-program

At The Scholarship System, we redefine paying for college to help families build strong financial futures. The Scholarship System teaches a step-by-step process to secure college funding, primarily focusing on scholarships, through our online courses and resources.

Families have secured over $15.31 million in scholarships to date, helping their students pursue their dreams of a debt-free college education.

Ready to pay for college with scholarships? Start Here: 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_7n_rpELA&list=PLVcBKtNXM5eNgx-CpXbe9zpUTt7BmPEXu

When you’re ready to go deeper, check these out:
💸 Free Webinar: 6 Steps to Securing Scholarships:
https://thescholarshipsystem.com/freewebinar?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_id=webinar

🎓 The Scholarship System:A 6-Step System to Securing Scholarships (online course): https://thescholarshipsystem.com/onlinecourse-3-org?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_id=course

📚 The Scholarship System: 6 Simple Steps to Win College Scholarships and Secure Financial Aid (2nd Edition): https://thescholarshipsystem.com/book

💰 Debt-Free Degree Lab: Members-Only Community on paying for college with additional college tuition resources for parents: https://thescholarshipsystem.com/jointhelab?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_id=dfd

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P.S. International Students - This information is meant for US citizens and/or residents in the United States. While many of the tips will be helpful for you (i.e. how to write a well-written essay), we are not specialized in international student scholarships.

You've been saving for retirement for 20 years.

You've been responsible, consistent, building toward the future you deserve.

But as your child approaches college age, you're starting to realize your savings won't stretch as far as you thought.

The financial aid calculators look at your retirement account and household income, then tell you that you can "afford" $40,000+ per year.

College counselors start mentioning parent PLUS loans like they're no big deal.

Other parents casually talk about "investing in their child's future" by tapping retirement funds.

You're facing an impossible choice that's keeping you up at night:

Drain your retirement savings or watch your child graduate with crushing debt.

But here's what nobody tells middle-class families:

This isn't actually a choice you have to make.

You've raised an incredible child who would never want you to sacrifice your golden years for their education.

They want to succeed without putting your future at risk.

Smart families are discovering there's a third option - strategic scholarship planning that protects both generations.

Take Ryan, whose son secured $64,000 in scholarships:

"Graduating debt-free sure looks doable. We certainly got enough information and the nudge in the right direction that we needed."

Whether your child is in 9th grade, already applying to colleges, or IN college right now, it's not too late to change the trajectory.

The parent trap isn't choosing between your retirement and your child's education…

It's believing those are your only two options.

Ready to protect both your retirement AND your child's future? 💰

Drop "SIX STEPS" below and I'll show you the free training that's helped families win over $15 million in scholarships!

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