Paying for college begins here
When your student starts exploring scholarship opportunities, they will likely be surprised by how many different types of scholarships are available. Many awards focus on a specific kind of student, such as those with a particular background, college major, degree of financial need, and more. By understanding the different types of scholarships that are out…
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If your student is the first person in your family heading to college, they may be eligible for first-generation scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to make furthering their education more affordable for first-in-family college students. There are a ton of scholarships that target first-generation college students. If your student is breaking new ground in…
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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…
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Art scholarships can make a world of difference when your student wants to pursue their dream and graduate debt-free. There are a surprising number of scholarships for art majors and talented artists, including those pursuing non-artistic degrees. Here is the ultimate list of art and design scholarships, including everything from scholarships for art majors to…
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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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Winning a scholarship is exciting. It puts your student one step closer to graduating debt-free, ensuring at least some of their expenses are handled with money that doesn’t have to be repaid. However, that doesn’t mean your student’s work is done. There are some additional steps your student needs to take after they’ve won a…
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If your student dreams of pursuing a career that allows them to focus on the written word, scholarships for writers can make their college journey more affordable. As with all scholarships, the money doesn’t have to be paid back, giving your student a chance to avoid burdensome student loan debt. Scholarships for writers are pretty…
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Paying for a college education with scholarships is an amazing opportunity. Since scholarship money doesn’t have to be paid back, it allows students to graduate with less debt by making it easier to avoid student loans. But many students (and parents) wonder, do you have to pay taxes on scholarships? Or are scholarships tax-free? Taxes…
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Pursuing an education can be stressful and, if your student has a learning disability, it may seem even more daunting. But, if your student can eliminate some of the financial burdens by landing one (or a few) of the many scholarships for students with learning disabilities, that can make the entire venture seem more manageable….
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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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