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Self Care Tips for College Students

Self-care sounds simple on the surface. However, many college students struggle with finding the time to prioritize their needs. Instead, they focus on academics, extracurriculars, work, and other demands they must manage, causing them to put aside any self-care tips for college students they may know or otherwise neglect themselves. Self-care can be critical for…

FAFSA & Divorced Parents – What You Need to Know

Applying for financial aid and filling out the FAFSA with divorced parents can seem like a daunting task. Many would assume that it makes completing this critical financial aid document significantly harder. Luckily, that isn’t always the case. Often, the amount of work required to handle the FAFSA with divorced parents doesn’t differ much from…

11 Types of Scholarships to Help Pay for College

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…

The Ultimate First Generation Scholarship List

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…

27 Scholarships To Apply For This Fall

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….

The Ultimate List of Art Scholarships for Performing and Visual Art

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…

The Scholarship System Annual Scholarship Opportunity

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…

What to do AFTER You’ve Won a Scholarship

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…

The Ultimate List of Scholarships for Writers

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…

How a Blog Could Benefit a Student

Having a blog can be surprisingly beneficial to students, giving them a platform to express their thoughts and showcase their accomplishments. However, to be effective, the blog needs to have the right tone. Ideally, it shouldn’t just be a platform where your student discusses random topics or thoughts. Instead, it needs to be reasonably professional,…

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