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…the ideal time actually would have been earlier. So when exactly should your child start applying for scholarships? In this post, we break down the ‘scholarship seasons’ and let you know exactly when your child should start looking for the big bucks for college.
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Everyone has seen news about skyrocketing college expenses and wondered, Why is college so expensive?” It’s everywhere anyone looks, and it only seems to be getting worse. It’s no secret college tuition is too high, has risen too quickly, and debt is unmanageable for a staggering number of students. Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached…
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HAVE THESE DEADLINES PASSED? CLICK HERE FOR OUR MOST RECENT LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS! While spring break should be a time for your college student to catch up on rest and relaxation, it’s also the perfect time to find and apply for scholarships to help fund their college education. Taking advantage of these spring scholarship opportunities will not…
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Being asked to participate in a scholarship interview is outstanding news. Typically, it means your child is a finalist for a substantial award from a prestigious organization, which is certainly worth celebrating. But the idea of facing scholarship interview questions can be very anxiety-inducing for your student, especially when there is a lot of money…
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It’s no secret that college is painfully expensive. What better way to help ease the financial burden of college tuition and expenses than applying for these great scholarships?! A scholarship win can help make your student’s holiday break both productive and memorable. Here is a list of 21 scholarships to apply to this January. Some…
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Let’s face it; most teenagers aren’t thrilled at the prospect of working, particularly if they are striving to be exceptional high school students and maintain a social life. That’s why finding the best jobs for high school students and college students can make such a difference. When a job comes with valuable perks and great…
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When your student begins exploring college options, the cost is often a big factor, so understanding the difference between in-state and out of state tuition is essential. Often, out of state students pay more to attend a school than their in-state counterparts. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t affordable out of state colleges out there,…
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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…
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Many students are striving to avoid student loans entirely. They use a combination of grants, scholarships, and savings to pay for school or choose less expensive colleges to stretch their education dollars. However, a new option for avoiding student loans is making the rounds: the income share agreement (ISA). Student loan debt is an epidemic…
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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 colleges that meet 100% financial need entirely loan-free. This means your child…
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