Blog for Students & Families

  • Need Scholarships for Fall? Scholarship deadlines are not over!

    As the school year begins to draw to a close for high school and college students across the nation for the summer, you may assume there isn’t enough time for your student to qualify for any more scholarships. Luckily, that isn’t the case. In fact, many scholarship deadlines fall in late May and into June…

  • Free College Tuition is Actually Possible at These Schools

    The idea of free college tuition as a standard may seem like a pipedream, especially with an abundance of student loans and grants,  but there are places where it is actually the norm. While there are certain requirements that must be met, students that make the cut can enjoy a high-quality college experience without the…

  • Why a Full Ride Scholarship Requires Much More than Free College Tuition

    When people hear the term “full-ride scholarship” or a “free ride” in relation to a college education, they often picture having everything handled. But a full-ride scholarship doesn’t necessarily make college free. Often, these arrangements only handle a part of the college experience. And your child is on the hook for the rest. So, what…

  • How My Daughter Won A $500 Scholarship

    A note from Jocelyn: I am often asked what inspired me to start The Scholarship System. Honestly, it started off as solving a need. I had friends and family trying to find a way to pay for college without borrowing more money for it. They knew I had gotten enough scholarship money to pay for…

  • How to Find Local Scholarships for Your Child’s College Education

    College scholarship opportunities abound. But limiting your search to national or institutional scholarships means your child is missing out on some great opportunities. There are many local scholarships from organizations that offer funds to high school and college students in their area and have much less competition than those with a larger focus. Finding these…