If your student’s financial aid package falls a little short, you may start wondering whether a Parent PLUS loan could be the answer. The money can be used on a variety of college expenses, including tuition, room and board, fees, and more. However, while Parent PLUS loans are widely used and could be a reasonable…
Read MoreHow to Pay for Summer Classes: Your Questions Answered
Most students understand how paying for college tuition during the fall and spring semesters work. However, when it comes to how to pay for summer classes, many students have questions. Summer sessions are predominately optional, so they aren’t necessarily a part of a typical college experience. That means many students don’t have to factor summer…
Read MoreRefinancing Student Loans – What You Need to Know
Many students look into refinancing student loans. Often, getting a lower interest rate or monthly payment is the main goal, making an existing student loan more affordable. However, there can be other motivators for student loan refinancing, including avoiding defaulting on a debt. If your student is trying to avoid debt, scholarships are a great…
Read MoreHow to Find Local Scholarships to Pay for College
Local scholarships are a boon for students. Often, there’s less competition for the awards. This could make them easier to land, allowing students to bolster their funds and pay for college with greater ease. In some cases, they can even make a previously unaffordable school a viable option. That’s right; local scholarships can make a…
Read MoreWhat Is Work-Study and How Does It Pay for College?
Paying for college can be challenging. Luckily, there are numerous options for financial aid, allowing students to secure opportunities to cover the cost. One such option is the work-study program. Work-study is unique. It isn’t just a financial award. Instead, it’s an opportunity to learn valuable skills, gather work experience, and pay for college, all…
Read More8 of the Best Online Jobs for College Students
Paying for college isn’t easy, which is why many students choose to work while they are in school. While traditional job options can be viable, there is often a better way. With one of the best online jobs for college students, your student can get more than just a paycheck. They could also get the…
Read MoreA Complete College Prep Checklist: High School Senior Year
If your student has headed into their senior year (Class of 2021), there’s no question that their high school senior year is exciting… but it’s also incredibly busy! Between the admissions process, scholarships, testing, finals, prom, graduation and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there…
Read More23 Scholarships To Apply For This Fall
Have these deadlines passed? Click here for our most recent list of scholarships! The end of the summer is nearing and it’s back to school time! With school back in session, managing time can be tricky. Still, now is the time for your student to get back into a routine and begin preparing for important…
Read MoreThe Scholarship System Annual Scholarship Opportunity
At The Scholarship System, one of our core beliefs is to avoid student loan debt or limit it to the lowest amount possible. While sometimes it can be inevitable, we always stress that there are two sides to graduating debt-free: reducing the amount of money needed and earning debt-free money to cover what you do…
Read MoreA Complete List of No Loan Colleges (and What it Means to Your Student)
When college students need to cover the cost associated with getting their degree, many assume that student loans are always part of the financial aid package. While many schools do include loans as a means of paying for their programs, there are also no loan colleges out there that meet 100% financial need entirely student…
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