Paying for college begins here
In the world of financial aid, the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is king. So, what is the FAFSA? It is a critical set of forms that determine whether a student is eligible for federal grants and loans, and is used by schools during the crafting of a student’s financial aid package. If…
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For many students, the idea of studying abroad is incredibly enticing. It allows them to experience a culture first-hand, improve their foreign language skills, or simply explore the world before settling into a career. Depending on the type of program and country chosen, it can be expensive or actually save you money. Either way, finding…
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Once your student has a scholarship award check in hand, they may believe there’s nothing left to do. However, receiving the check shouldn’t be the end of the story. All it means is that now is the perfect time to craft a scholarship thank you letter. Winning a scholarship is a fantastic experience. Not only…
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Have these deadlines passed? Click here for our most recent list of scholarships! Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. The end of the summer is nearing and it’s back to school time! With school back in session, managing time can be tricky….
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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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While there are a lot of potential topics a committee may want a student to cover in their scholarship essay, the “why I deserve this scholarship” prompt is one of the most common ones around. Ultimately, it seems simple at its core, but the “why I deserve this scholarship” topic can feel like the most…
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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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When it comes to paying for college, scholarships are the way to go. But many homeschoolers (and their parents) worry that there may not be as many opportunities out there for them, largely because they didn’t follow the traditional educational path. However, there are a lot of opportunities for homeschoolers. Not every scholarship considers a…
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Figuring out how to pay for your child’s college education can be daunting. If your student has a shortfall, then figuring out if any personal assets are viable options for making up the difference is wise. Even if your child could cover it with student loans, choosing to use certain personal assets to pay for…
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