Scholarships available for University of Arkansas freshman?

Question

Student attending UofA, Fayetteville beginning fall term 2007. Looking for scholarship to defer costs. Interested in Criminal Justice

Answer 1

There is a variety of scholarships out there from the university and from private sources. Listed below is a list of free sources to locate money for college.

First, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Sometimes a college major's website will list scholarships, too.

Second, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Third, the high school guidance office has a list of local scholarships and state scholarships & grants.

Fourth, fill out the FAFSA form because it will tap into need based financial aid from the state and federal governments along with the college itself.

Fifth, a campus work study job can help with money needed during the school year. The program is funded by the federal government. It will be a job on campus and most times can work to your availability schedule. There should be a box on the FAFSA form for it.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!