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When is the ideal time to be looking for scholarships for the next year in college??

I am an incoming freshman who's worried about being able to pay pass my first year of college and I was wonder when I should start looking for more scholarships.

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Iryna’s Answer

Are you eligible for FAFSA? Definitely first step is filling our FAFSA application.
Also google "Scholarships" + "name of school" you'll see what scholarships the school has. For example https://www.uh.edu/education/student-services/fin_aid_scholarships/scholarships/

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Google "Scholarships" + "name of school"
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Teklemuz Ayenew’s Answer

As an incoming freshman, it's exciting to start your journey by searching for scholarships as early as the spring or summer before your first year. Dive into opportunities through your college's financial aid office and explore online scholarship search engines like Fastweb, Scholarships.com, and Cappex. Keep applying for scholarships throughout your college years, including those aimed at continuing students. Setting up alerts will help you stay on top of deadlines. Get ahead by working on essays and gathering recommendation letters early. Consider work-study programs to help with costs. By staying proactive, organized, and consistent in your search, you'll boost your chances of securing funding for your college education. You've got this!
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Jason’s Answer

Hey Millah,

The best times to look for scholarships will vary by school. Once you get to campus there are usually private scholarships that will be available. I would reach out to the financial aid office at the school you will be attending and see if they can help you with exact dates. Some take applications each semester and others take applications only once per year so you will want to know those dates both for the general school as well as for your major or college as there are usually major specific scholarships too.
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Pat’s Answer

Hi Millah, it's good to plan early to apply for scholarships.! In addition to the previous terrific answers you've received, I recommend using some of the following strategies for discovering lesser-known scholarships, and how you can make your applications stand out to scholarship committees.

1) Lesser known private scholarships: Fastweb.com & scholarships. com ( this one is becoming more popular) Apply to scholarships you may not think you qualify for as I hear repeatedly the Fastweb has scholarships that otherwise aren't awarded. Have a well written essay/ application which clearly states your career / academic field of interest, goals. Share your motivation for that career. If you have some personal family strive/challenge that you've overcome- share it ! If scholarship is for a specific industry/ career, then tailor your essay accordingly. If you've had some internship experience in field- share it. Check spelling & grammar!

Writing a strong personal statements or gathering recommendation letters that can make a real difference. LOR should come from school counselors or teachers that really know you. Ask multiple people, as teachers get asked a lot & it may take time. If you've won any awards or been recognized for some achievement- ask the person who nominated you!

Keep your GPA high & you may get in to a honors program @ the college of your choice. There is no limit to the number /$ amount of scholarships! The university should have a scholarship page, keep applying to new scholarhips each year in your degree program. Ask the director/ chair / dean - they will know about additional scholarships if you are a standout student. Also, get a paid internships thru the student services office. Good Luck
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