Career questions tagged financial-aid
Financial aid is available to a college student who meets the requirements. Every college has a department that will assist students in filling out the necessary forms. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
where can i get more scholarships from?
Most website that I've had went on seem to be a scam, how can I tell the differance.
How do you know what scholarship websites are reputable and will actually have scholarships I can recieve?
I feel like I am directed to so many different sites, and I never seem to hear back from them after I apply. I don't know if I am just not receiving them or if they just aren't actually real.
What are the best resources for finding unconventional scholarships and grants for college bound students in performing arts? #Spring25
Musical theatre, performing arts, work-study
How can I ensure I can cover college with many scholarships?
I have applied to as many scholarships as possible, yet hope to be reached out again for more!
How do I obtain more financial aid from independent scholarships or from my state?
I come from a low income single parent household and we don't want to keep taking out loans to fund the last two years of my college education.
How do you stay motivated while pursuing a demanding degree?
For context, I come from a low-income background and am pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. I know that this career path is difficult in terms of coursework and requires many years of schooling. I am transferring from a Community College to a 4-year institution this fall, with veterinary school following afterward. As I am transferring into such a specific major so my academic pathway requires at least 2.5 years, with the addition of taking Summer and Winter classes, with veterinary school being 4 years. My financial background also sets me back in struggling to pay for school and likely needing to work full time, which hinders my studies. Veterinary school is noted to be very competitive, and most people get rejected in their first year of applying. I am trying to stay optimistic throughout the hardships and also want to make the most of my time in college. Overall, how do you stay motivated in such a difficult career path while also balancing personal life, work, and getting involved on campus? #Spring25
How do I obtain more financial aid from independent scholarships?
I am from an upper middle class family, and because of my income I’m not eligible for need based scholarships. Thanks
How can I get more Financial Aid when my FAFSA already deemed me "ineligible"?
After completing my FAFSA, I was deemed ineligible for a lot of grants. However, just looking at the number, it's easy to assume that, but it's totally wrong. My immigrant parents worked hard for the life they have now. However, no one warned them about the prices of College, therefore, there isn't any money saved for me. Every scholarship I want to apply to says I need to demonstrate "Financial need," mostly asking for a copy of my FAFSA. There, I am automatically not considered because they look at the numbers. My parents can't destroy everything they built just to send me to college. How can I get past this so I can go to ETSU? #Spring25
What are the best websites to use to find scholarships?
I am a high school senior looking for more ways to get scholarships. I have used bold, fastweb, and my colleges scholarship website. I was wondering if there were any I haven't seen yet
How can I reduce the amount of student loans I have to get?
I am a 12th grader going to college in the fall. I have committed to a private school for my undergrad, but I am stressed about the amount of debt that I will have for the next few years. Does anyone have any tips on how I can reduce the amount of money I will owe by the time I leave? #Spring25
As someone who got into a top university but didn’t receive enough financial aid, I’m now facing over $160,000 in student loans. Is it smarter to take the risk and invest in a Business Economics degree, hoping it leads to a stable career, or should I take a more affordable path, even if it means walking away from a school I’ve worked my whole life to reach?
I’m incredibly driven, career-focused, and have poured years into building a future I believe in. I’m an AP Scholar with Distinction, I have all As, I’m a leader in multiple service, finance, and business clubs where I mentor younger students, especially girls, to dream of something bigger than themselves. I captain my varsity basketball and soccer teams. I’ve written pieces that were featured in The New York Times. I’ve volunteered at children’s cafeterias, English centers, and orphanages, supporting and helping marginalized kids, teaching them English and math. I’ve done everything right. But even with all of this, the weight of student loans makes me feel like it might not be enough. I do have a plan: graduate in three years, take summer community college classes, and apply early for internships. I’m not afraid to work hard. But I still wonder: am I building a future, or am I setting myself up for decades of financial stress? For anyone who’s been in my shoes, please, I’d genuinely appreciate your advice. Is it worth taking on this kind of debt for the education and connections, or would you make a different choice if you could go back?
How will these scholarships get me to the level I hope to be at in the future?
What are the best scholarships to apply for and what are some tips in staying up to date on new applications?
What are some general college tips?
What are some job opportunities near NYU? I was wondering if it's competitive to just find any kind of job nearby especially because I don't have a lot of experience. As an incoming NYU freshman I was wondering if appealing aid helps at all. Also, what are the best classes to take as a liberal studies core student, I'm not planning to stay for global studies so I was wondering what the best course of action would be.
How should students balance factors like cost, prestige, and personal fit — and when, if ever, should the financial burden outweigh the appeal of a more prestigious but less affordable school?
I’m asking because I want to make the smartest decision for my future without missing out on great opportunities or putting myself under too much financial stress.
What's the best scholarships for PA Nursing Majors ?
I've applied and gotten into over 10 colleges but they all cost some money so I've gone to Niche.com, filed my FAFSA. There is a 5k dollar PA state grant that requires you to stay in PA for 5 years after you graduate, Fastweb.com, and do research for scholarships on the school your going to so you can find out everything available to you, because college does cost.
How can I find and win more scholarships ?
As an incoming college student, I’m really interested in learning more about how to find and secure more scholarships to help cover my education expenses. What are some of the best strategies for discovering lesser-known scholarships, and how can I make my applications stand out to scholarship committees? Are there specific tips for writing strong personal statements or gathering recommendation letters that can make a real difference? Also, how important is maintaining a high GPA or participating in extracurricular activities when it comes to winning scholarships?
What is the best private student loans you can get? #Spring25
Will not qualify for federal student loans.
How do you find scholarships for graduate school?
I am a college senior from Middle Tennessee planning to move to Arkansas for graduate school. I need scholarships to help me get through grad school and still be able to afford living expenses. Any tips for where and how to apply for scholarships?
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.
What is good advice for someone struggling to decide on an undergraduate school with plans to continue to law school ?
I'm a senior deciding between California Lutheran University (the local college that is super affordable) and a spring pathway with William and Mary (going to Spain or community college for a semester with guaranteed admission in the spring). I plan on attending law school, but I don't know which would be better to set me up for success (being admitted to a top program). Any advice is very appreciated!
What is the best way to find local scholarships even when going out of state?
I am going to a college out of state, but many local scholarships require me to go in state. Many national scholarships I do not qualify for.
Where should I apply for loans? #SPRING25
And is it better to overestimate or underestimate how much I'll need for living expenses? #SPRING25 #Spring25
How can I graduate college debt free?
I'll be graduating high school next week, and my main concern for my future is how to pay for my education. My family doesn't qualify for federal aid, but they also don't make enough to cover all the costs of college. I feel stuck and want lots of advice for navigating this situation!
So... what do I do? #Spring25
I am attending a fairly prestigious university this fall and I have confidence it will help me succeed. However, the financial aid I received is not as helpful as I had hoped. Not to toot my own horn, but I've always been a smart kid and it feels much more fitting to me to take on this challenge than to save money at community college because I need to make myself competitive for grad school. I already emailed their financial aid office to ask for a little more help and they gave me the stereotypical "all offers are final" response. I know most private loans are very predatory so if anyone has suggestions on those or any other scholarships to check out please let me know! #Spring25
What resources do you use to find scholarships that don't require you to make 100+ different accounts/ sign up for their promotional ads ?
#Spring25 How do you guys find any scholarship pages, sites, etc., that don't require you to individually create accounts for each brand, title, company, sponsoring the scholarship??? Or is that just normal?
What's the best way to find financial aid and scholarships as an incoming freshman in college?
As a graduating senior, I find that there's a lot of due dates passed already, and many undergraduate programs that are four years long that are long gone. What can I do to find financial aid as I move onto this different world of academics?
What's other ways to get more financial aid besides applying for scholarships? #Spring25
- College freshman - Out of state student
What are the best scholarships for a first-generation student?
Hello, I am Maryely. I want to be an immigration lawyer, and I am looking for scholarships to help me pay for school. I am a first-generation student within my family.
Why would a 12th grade girl with aspirations, dreams, and math skills, having been accepted into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for the major I love, "aeronautical engineering," see my desire to go to college cut short just because I couldn't afford the costs?#"Spring25
I'm a 12th grade student in Texas. I'm passionate about everything related to space and aircraft, and I want to be my sister's inspiration.
How do I pay for schooling?
What are some things I can do while in school to make paying for my tuition easier and more affordable. #Spring25