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Miguel-Wells
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Coon Rapids, Minnesota
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How can I apply for more scholarships?
What websites can I go to?
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Karin P.
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Hi Miguel-Wells,
Depending on your professional goals, aim to minimize the cost of your education by considering Community Colleges, and in-state schools over expensive out-of-state schools. Research each school and use the online calculators to estimate your actual cost of attending that particular school. Look for schools that give significant financial aid (merit- and need-based).
Your first stop should be the FAFSA application. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need. Many schools also require a CSS profile.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Be strategic in your search. Evaluate the criteria for each scholarship and apply to those that are a good fit.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Depending on your professional goals, aim to minimize the cost of your education by considering Community Colleges, and in-state schools over expensive out-of-state schools. Research each school and use the online calculators to estimate your actual cost of attending that particular school. Look for schools that give significant financial aid (merit- and need-based).
Your first stop should be the FAFSA application. FAFSA gives you access to federal and state financial aid. Many colleges also use it to determine your need. Many schools also require a CSS profile.
For promising scholarships, look what your state and your hometown offer. Some employers also have scholarship programs for children of employees or for their own employees. Check out scholarships from professional organizations, e.g. nursing scholarships for aspiring nurses. Research companies that would hire people with the degree you want to get, e.g. big tech companies if you are going into computer science. Search for scholarships that are for certain demographics, e.g. minorities, tall people, twins and multiples etc.
Some useful websites for your search:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://scholarships360.org/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
Be strategic in your search. Evaluate the criteria for each scholarship and apply to those that are a good fit.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP