FREE TRAINING: How I Secured 6-Figures in Scholarships & Graduated Debt-Free
Yes, I want in!Paying for college begins here
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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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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The end of the school year is nearing, and your student’s attention is probably focused on finishing up the school year, BUT students who plan to attend college should focus on scholarship deadlines that are flying by! Great news though…it’s not too late! NOW is the opportunity for your child to use these final weeks…
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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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Finding scholarship opportunities for higher education can be challenging in its own right, but when your student also has to dodge scholarship scams, it is even more daunting. Some companies use fake scholarship applications to collect people’s personal data and sell it to third parties. Others gather information that allows them to steal the identity…
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The federal Pell Grant is one of the most talked-about forms of financial aid available. It is specifically designed to make college more affordable for students who have a financial need and doesn’t come with virtually any of the trappings associated with student loans. Even though awareness of the Pell Grant is high, many people…
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Many people are unfamiliar with the concept of a scholarship resume. In fact, as a parent of a high school or college student, you may be wondering why they need a resume at all. Scholarship committees generally don’t request a resume, so it seems like extra work that isn’t necessary. But, it is essential, especially…
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Many financial aid opportunities are only available to people from specific demographics. Native American scholarships and grants aim to support one of the most underrepresented – and often poverty-stricken – groups of prospective college students nationwide, ensuring college is accessible. Overall, these are excellent opportunities for qualifying high school students. Along with potentially substantial awards,…
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