Can you feel it? I know I can. Spring fever is in full bloom; students around the country are battling full-blown cases of senioritis and trying to recover from Spring Break. Many spent the last few weeks enjoying their time off and soaking in the warmer weather, instead of tackling their college to-do lists and searching for scholarships, and now they are in panic mode. You may have even seen a few of them stumbling around your campus. Just look for the students with bloodshot eyes or those who may be pulling out their hair by the handful. Honestly, they should have put more time and effort into their college planning tasks, but not all is lost. There are still plenty of college scholarships with upcoming deadlines that students can apply to right now. Whether you are a high school freshman, graduating senior or a current college student, April still offers plenty of scholarship dollars. Here are just a few of the awards waiting for you. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you started your college shopping list for the summer or fall semester? If so, don’t rush out and start purchasing items just yet. Although there are many items you will need, it helps to do a little pre-planning and research before you hit the stores. If you don’t, your bank account could go into severe shock. It know it’s hard to resist all those trendy items and the color coordinated room packages, but trust me, there’s a better way to get everything you need without going broke. Just follow these simple tips for reducing your college expenses and you’ll not only be hanging out in a totally cool space, but you may also have some leftover money, as well. Read the rest of this entry »
If you could be a superhero or a villain for one day, which would you choose? I have often asked myself this question. I think most people would choose to be a hero; there’s something noble about risking your life for another. For some, a hero is one of those larger than life figures we find in comic books or on television. Others see the everyday heroes who live among us, such as the police officer who finds a lost child or the firefighter who risks his life to save your cat from a burning building. The actual definition of a superhero is ‘someone who possesses extraordinary or superhuman powers,’ but that can describe just about anyone given the right circumstances. Read the rest of this entry »
Has your student bank account dried up? Are your parents ignoring your pleas for cash? It might be time to get creative and drum up some money on your own. Luckily, college campuses are teaming with opportunities, especially for those who are willing to do just about anything for some quick cash. No, I’m not suggesting you do something immoral or illegal, but some of these jobs may get a little dirty. Most are flexible enough to fit into your busy college schedule and some may even be a little fun. So, if you’re looking to earn some green this semester, consider one of these possible money making ventures. Read the rest of this entry »
Are you one of those students whose grade point average hovers between a 2.0 and 3.0? Do you dread the idea of writing long essays? Maybe you’re just an average, white male who thinks scholarship providers have passed you by. In any case, I have some great news. There are plenty of scholarship opportunities for students just like you! I’m not talking about those need-based scholarships where you have to provide proof of financial hardship or those that are awarded based on your ethnicity; these scholarship applications are all fun and simple to fill out. In fact, when it comes to college scholarships, these programs put the ‘ease’ in ‘easy!’
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It’s honestly never too early to start planning for college; parents and students can get ahead of the game by creating a plan that not only includes academics, extracurricular activities and volunteer work, but also scholarships. Since most families aren’t even thinking about how to pay for college while their kids are still playing in the sandbox, applying early can really give families an advantage, especially over those who wait until their final year of high school to start applying for scholarships. Surprisingly, many companies and organizations are now offering free money for college to students as early as kindergarten, which means students have plenty of opportunities to save enough money to attend the college of their dreams, if they start applying for scholarships right now. Here are just a few of the college scholarships for children that have upcoming deadlines this spring.
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If you are currently trying to narrow down your college list, you know it’s not easy deciding which schools may be best for you. You could start with one of the many ‘Best of’ publications, but they all seem to have a different algorithm for determining which colleges make their list. For example, you could use the Kiplinger comparison tool to find the best value college (lowest tuition, least debt at graduation, etc.), but those results may not be the same as the colleges included in the Princeton Review’s listing. US News also provides several college ranking reports, but its data was recently called into question when several colleges admitted to providing false admission figures. Reading all those different reports only seems to make your decision more confusing. So, where should you turn for the real skinny on colleges you may be considering? Students! That’s right, the people who have actually attended or are currently enrolled at the colleges you are considering; they’ll be able to give you the 411 on everything from campus food to the best places to hang out after class. If you want to know which colleges will be a great fit for you, check out these peer-to-peer review websites. Read the rest of this entry »
It seems as though some students are under the false impression that only straight ‘A’ students or those from low-income families are eligible to apply for scholarships. Although most institutional, state and federal programs are merit-based (academics) and/or need-based (income), a plethora of private scholarships are also awarded to students based on other criteria. Here’s another newsflash – students don’t have to be high school seniors either; many scholarship programs are open to students beginning their freshman year of high school (some even earlier!) and others are for adult-learners, or those pursuing graduate degrees and beyond. There’s really no excuse for not searching for scholarships to help keep college expenses to a minimum, especially when there are so many choices. Here are just a few of the many types of scholarships available to students.
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