2007-05-02 08:37:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
there is fafsa and you can do as I did, type in student financial aid on google.com and there are alot of good choices there
2007-05-02 08:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by starlight l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The FAFSA form is the best method to locate grants for college. You can also search Google.com and Yahoo.com for college grants from your state. The grants offered from the FAFSA form is based on a percentage of the family income, family savings, your earnings, and your savings. Your income and savings are assigned a higher percentage to pay a portion of compared to a parent's income. I will list some free resources 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, 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 practice for the SAT or ACT tests. It can help bring merit scholarships from the college itself.
Seventh, states do offer grant and scholarships for students with excellent grades. Search Google.com and Yahoo.com for these grants and scholarships with your state's name.
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!
2007-05-02 10:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also try http://www.ScholarshipExperts.com . The total database contains almost 5000 scholarships, internships, grants, and student contests. By registering a comprehensive profile, the system will automatically match you to the ones you are eligible for and save you a ton of time.
2007-05-02 09:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by freedom first 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.brokescholar.com and www.intellistudent.com are both sites that have TONS of scholarship leads. Intelli student also has really funny write-ups on it. Also, check with your state's home page. I'm in NY and there's money out there if you meet the financial (as NO MONEY) and/or family (I'm a mother and a wife) requirements.
2007-05-02 08:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by tatertown_94 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.scholarships.com/
try this website. it is free and has over 200 scholarships
2007-05-02 09:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are into sports, check out this website.
http://www.playtexsport.com/essay_landing.aspx
2007-05-05 07:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by autumnsnowdance 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fastweb.com (scholarships)
fafsa.ed.gov
2007-05-02 08:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by shopgirl4502 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋