With over $49 billion in grants and scholarships out there (according to Debt.org) you won’t want your child to miss the opportunity to secure free money to help pay for college. There are a ton of college scholarship websites that help students find funding for college, but figuring out which ones are worth their (and…
I am always careful to say “you can GET PAID to go to college” in fear of backlash but, in fact, it is possible. How do I know? Well, I was able to do it (receiving an overage check each semester to help pay for room and board, books and other educational expenses).. and so was…
Once your child has a scholarship interview scheduled, they are likely wondering how best to approach the meeting. Facing a panel of interviewers can be intimidating, particularly if they have never participated in one before. Luckily, there are some scholarship interview tips that can help them boost their chances of success, putting them in the…
While a lot of parents and students know that college scholarships are an excellent way to ensure a student has a shot at graduating from college debt-free, many people aren’t sure where to get started with scholarships. Everything from where your child should begin their search to how to vet scholarship opportunities to how to…
Many students (and parents) assume that they don’t need to worry about scholarships until they are getting ready for their senior year. But failing to take action now means winning a scholarship could be more challenging in the future, making it harder to secure enough funds to finish college debt-free. In fact, there are a…
We all know that scholarships are a great way to pay for your child’s education. They represent free money, making it easier for your student to avoid taking out loans so they can graduate debt-free. There are a lot of scholarships out there, particularly if they start their search today. Otherwise, the longer they delay…
Scholarships are a preferred way to pay for college after high school; they provide free money that students don’t have to pay back after college or graduate school (as long as they adhere to the rules). But so many students find application processes cumbersome, especially essays, leaving many wondering, “Is there such a thing as…
We all know that going to college is expensive. Many students turn to the financial aid office to help make the cost more manageable but, depending on the family’s income level, their options may be limited. A lot of financial aid, such as grants and certain scholarships, are need-based. This means some families could be…
We all know that scholarships are great. Being selected for an award means your child can pay less out of pocket for college while avoiding costly student loans and other debts. Typically, your student needs to write an essay for scholarship applications, and having the right scholarship essay format is critical. Often, students get distracted…
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…
