are there any scholarships for men who are the first to go to college in their family
2006-11-20 16:17:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
The best place to find a scholarship of that type is from the college itself. However, there are other sources for scholarships and grants to enable you to attend college. All of these sources are free to join and use.
First, I recommend applying in the January or early February of your senior year of high school to apply at FAFSA.ed.gov. However, if you are attending college during the spring or summer sessions, you have to apply now. This is based on your family's income and financial resources.
Second, your high school guidance office, if you are a high school student, will have a list of local scholarships for its students to apply for consideration.
Third, your state government offers grants to pay for college tuition, and it can be located by searching your state government's website.
Fourth, check out your college's financial aid website and office because they list private scholarships from organizations and companies. Sometimes, your college major's website will list scholarships related to the major. Make sure to mention this on your college application and any financial aid correspondence with them on being a first generation college student.
Finally, join several free membership scholarship search websites of which fastweb.com is one. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on the information you have provided.
I have listed some resources that would be of interest to you as being the first one in your family to attend college on financial aid and scholarships.
Good luck!
2006-11-20 16:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that is called a "first generation college student". You can go to WWW.fastweb.com and WWW.collegeboard.com for some resources. Also, the universities that you are applying to more that likely have some great resources for first generation students as well. Good for you! I was also a first generation student (female) and had many great opportunities for financial aid and other assistance. Hope that helps!
2006-11-21 00:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Yo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to fastweb.com
2006-11-21 00:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by k9mama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋