scholarships??

Question

I am a junior in high school right now, so I won't be applying to college til around November. Should I already be searching for scholarships?, or do I worry about that after I get accepted into a college?

oh and if i do need to be searching, do you know where I could find out more information about them?

Answer 1

Yes, you need to start searching for scholarships now! Scholarship deadlines happen all over the school calendar. I recommend at least signing up for ScholarshipExperts along with one or two more free membership scholarship search websites. I will include a list of free resources that should help find 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, 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.

Fifth, fill out the FAFSA form after January 1 of your senior year of high school. It will qualify her for need based financial aid from the federal government and the school itself. It will come in the form of scholarships, Pell Grant, student loans, and the work study program.

Sixth, study and prepare for the ACT and SAT tests. In combination with her GPA, it could result in merit scholarships from the college itself.

Seventh, there are states that encourage good grades and offer scholarships. Search Google.com and Yahoo.com for more information.

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!

Answer 2

i think you should apply for a college and in meantime while you are waiting for a reply then you should apply for scholarships or its not a bad idea to start researching

Answer 3

YES, you should already be looking for scholarships. The best places on the web to look are fastweb.com and scholarships.com