Category: Find Scholarships
How My Daughter Got $53,000 a Year in Merit and Financial Aid Plus More in Private Scholarships
Shannon Warren- August 11, 2021 0This story was originally posted in the Paying for College 101 FB group. (We’ve edited the story for clarity and length). I’m hoping that ... Read More
Secrets to Winning a Full-Ride Scholarship
Sabrina Malone- September 30, 2020 0Today my daughter had an accepted student’s event at Albright College, one of her top choices. She was accepted months ago and was invited to ... Read More
Top Strategies for Finding College Scholarships
Melissa T. Shultz- September 15, 2020 0A scholarship is money awarded to a student to help pay for college. Unlike a loan, it doesn’t have to be paid back. The process ... Read More
Scholarships with September Deadlines
Mindy Trotta- July 15, 2020 0ABFSE Undergraduate Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 Apply By: September 1, 2021 Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one ... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Merit Scholarships
Miranda Marquit- June 9, 2020 0Paying for college continues to be a challenge for many families who are looking for ways to make the most of their education dollars. Some ... Read More
How I Took Out $30K in Student Loans and Still Graduated College Almost Debt-Free
Andrew Herrig- May 10, 2020 0My story begins like many high school seniors preparing to go to college. I had no idea where I wanted to go to college and ... Read More
Questions to Ask Before Your Student Accepts Merit Scholarships
Sabrina Malone- January 22, 2020 0If we close our eyes and click our ruby red shoes, like Dorothy, we can dream things will go smoothly in the land of merit ... Read More
Scholarships with January Deadlines
Mindy Trotta- December 14, 2019 0Employment BOOST College Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Apply by: Year round Description: Open to both high school and college students. One scholarship is open to students ... Read More
5 Scholarship Tips for High School Seniors
Road2College- December 12, 2019 0When our children are growing up, we read fairy tales to engage them in a story that can teach them about the real world. That's ... Read More
Merit Scholarships Are Worth the Work
Suzi Parker- November 14, 2019 0“We don’t qualify for need-based aid, what should we do?” That’s a question too often asked by families worried about paying for college. With college ... Read More