I will, hopefully, be attending Northeastern University in the fall, but I need to come up with about $32,000 in scholarship money, or graduate with at least that much in debt.
2006-12-23 06:41:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I recommend filling out the FAFSA form January 1 or later to begin the process. It taps into federal and state government along with the college level need based financial assistance. It will provide scholarships, grants, and loans. This is based on your family's income and financial resources. All the other items, I recommend starting to look now and applying (included free free resources to join and use).
First, go to the high school's financial aid office to get their local scholarship list. This is for current high school students.
Second, Northeastern's financial aid office and website lists private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes, a college major will list scholarships too on its information website.
Third, the public library has a scholarship book listing some scholarships not listed on the website.
Finally, join several free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on the information you enter into a form on their website.
Good luck!
2006-12-23 07:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there are web sites and books that address this issue, but here is something I did in college...many years ago. i went to the financial aid office at the school and asked for info on ANY scholarships, grants, or programs they had...ANYTHING...not just the big, well-known ones. I stuck to it! There were smaller grants and scholarships from different specialized groups and industries that most students did not bother with. Some grants got no requests at all! I applied for each of those. $500.00 here and there really helped. For some all I had to do was write a letter. Many are only avail. for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year students. Some are just for guys, some for girls. Some for people from a certain state or studying a special field. Whatever field you are going into is likely to have special scholarships. if you receive a grant or scholarship from an organization, be sure to write a thank you letter, then stay in touch with them..they may help you again the next year. Sometimes graduates of the college donate money to help students who meet certain criteria, sometimes industries or unions. If you are going into chemistry or research ( whatever field) check on funds from companies in those areas. Just be much more determined and resourceful than everyone else out there! Hope you do very well.
2006-12-23 15:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.fastweb.com/ is a beautiful web site. It matches you to scholarships that you are eligible for. It's doubtful that you'll be able to come up with $32000 worth, but there's a good chance you will get something.
Also, talk to your high school counsellor and ask for scholarship forms. Small local scholarships are very easy to get.
And what happened to working to pay for school? That should be your main option. Scholarships or debt should not be the options you are considering.
2006-12-23 14:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tailpipe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would search on google or yahoo. if you're left-handed search for that since i am. it kicks azz!
2006-12-23 14:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by tydygurl10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look online, theres a lot of good places.
2006-12-23 15:47:01 · answer #5 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋