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Jaydan
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How can I find scholarships to assist with the cost of college in the fall?
How can I find scholarships to assist with the cost of college in the fall?
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Dr. Rita Stafford
Director Business Resilience & Crisis Management
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Dr. Rita’s Answer
Hi there, what a great question.
A good first place to start looking for scholarships to apply to would be to check in with your school guidance office. They often keep a list for students to apply to. Also take a look at the college financial aid website for the college you will be attending. There are important deadlines listed for submitting your FAFSA and possible financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Finally, some local businesses and organizations offer scholarships. Check with the companies that your family members work for as some may offer scholarships for family members. The better business bureau in your town or county can help you identify local businesses. Some local businesses offer scholarships for students. All the best in your scholarship search!
Rita
A good first place to start looking for scholarships to apply to would be to check in with your school guidance office. They often keep a list for students to apply to. Also take a look at the college financial aid website for the college you will be attending. There are important deadlines listed for submitting your FAFSA and possible financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Finally, some local businesses and organizations offer scholarships. Check with the companies that your family members work for as some may offer scholarships for family members. The better business bureau in your town or county can help you identify local businesses. Some local businesses offer scholarships for students. All the best in your scholarship search!
Rita
Christopher Huber
Director at PwC
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New York, New York
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Christopher’s Answer
In addition to Dr. Rita's wonderful advice, I recommend exploring various organizations on the college website and using the search function to look for "scholarship." Many people and groups offer smaller scholarships that often get overlooked because they aren't "full rides." This means fewer people apply, making it less competitive. If you can secure a few of these scholarships, they can really add up and make a big difference.