Is Scholarship Displacement a Real Risk to Financial Aid?
Winning a scholarship is a wonderful feeling. Even if it doesn’t cover all of the costs associated with your child’s college, it makes it easier for other financial aid, like grants, to cover the rest. The one potential downfall, which we often receive questions about, is scholarship displacement. What is Scholarship Displacement? Scholarship displacement, sometimes…
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33 Scholarships To Apply To Over Spring Break
Want a PDF copy of this list of scholarships sent right to your Facebook inbox? Click the button below. While spring break should be a time for your student to catch up on rest and relaxation, it’s also the perfect time to find and apply to scholarships to help fund their college education. Taking…
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How Involved Should Parents Be in the Scholarship Process?
Let’s face facts; most parents would do just about anything to help their children succeed. But, when it comes to their child’s scholarship applications, how much parental involvement is appropriate? And when have you crossed a line? This is a question I often get from parents so we thought we’d offer some suggestions on how…
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What to Do NOW to Maximize Financial Aid if You Have a 10th or 11th Grader
While most parents understand that it is never too early to plan for their child’s college education, many don’t realize that prepping for the FAFSA is included in that process, particularly for those whose children are in their sophomore or junior year. Did you know that the tax information that needs to be included on…
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How to Save Thousands on College with AP, IB, and CLEP Exams
Did you know that your student can earn college credit in high school just for taking certain subject tests? And at a fraction of the cost that a college would charge? How can your child pull that off? By taking AP, IB, and CLEP Exams! These opportunities award college credit to high schoolers for passing tests…
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8 Best Websites to Find College Scholarships
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…
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How This Guy Earned $29k On Top Of A Free Ride To College
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…
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Here are the Months with the Most Scholarship Deadlines
Whether your child is going to begin college in the fall or is still in high school, many parents and students wonder exactly when most scholarship deadlines occur. The short answer is, scholarship deadlines happen all year round, but there are certain times of year when they are more prevalent. By understanding when deadlines commonly…
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Random Acts of Kindness Go a Long Way on a Small Island
What would you do if someone gave you $100 to do good with? To pay forward any way you’d like? This past holiday season, this happened to me and it was one of the most rewarding things I did all year (in addition to providing students with $1,700 in scholarships through The Scholarship System’s 2nd annual…
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How to Save Thousands on Student Housing Costs
When your child chooses a college, not all of the associated expenses are under their control. However, they can manage their student housing costs by making smart choices. But, there are more factors in play than you may realize, and there are a surprising number of options available. To help your child navigate their student…
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