Paying for college begins here
While a lot of parents and students know that 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…
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Many students (and parents) assume that they don’t need to worry about scholarships until they are getting ready for the 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…
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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…
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Scholarships are a preferred way to pay for college; they provide free money that students don’t have to pay back (as long as they adhere to the rules). But many find application processes cumbersome, especially essays, leaving many wondering, “Is there is such a thing as no essay scholarships?” I can relate. When I started…
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We all know that going to college is expensive. Many students turn to financial aid 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 disqualified from…
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As your child applies for scholarships, they are almost guaranteed to find some that require a letter of recommendation as part of the application process. Getting a scholarship letter of recommendation can feel like a challenge, especially if your student doesn’t know who they should ask to supply this important document. With this guide, we…
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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…
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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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How to pay for college? That’s one of the biggest questions most parents and students ask when it comes to obtaining higher education. While the question is simple, the answer can seem shockingly complex. There are numerous options when it comes to paying for college, and it can be challenging to sort through them to…
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Summer break. It is a classic time for rest and relaxation, especially for the high school and college students in your life. But failing to see it as an opportunity to get ahead with scholarship applications means your child is missing out. Choosing to maximize summer break to build a scholarship-worthy resume is just a…
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