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Q: College Scholarships?
I am currently a college freshman, and I want to apply for some scholarships. Can anyone out there help me? First of all I am confused, although some deadlines have passed will they be the same for the following year? Should I be looking for scholarships for a college sophmore or stick with freshman? Does anyone know of any really good sites that offer scholarships? I am also interested in grants too? Really need help with this, cuz its just me and my mom and I want to help her as much as possible. I will apply to 100 different scholarships if I have to. All advice is most definetly appreciated.

A: FAFSA is a great opportunity for those with low to middle income; it analyzes your financial situation and gives you grants, but it has deadlines. Check the website to determine when the deadlines are for your state. Also, go to fastweb.com and register. It will ask for all your information so it can search through thousands of scholarships and find ones that suit your profile. It's a great way to discover scholarships... it will list deadlines, scholarship amount, conditions for applying, and so forth. Hope this helps!

Q: When should I start applying for college scholarships?
I am a high school junior. Obviously, I've been looking for scholarships and financial aid for when it is time for me to go to college. Does anyone know how soon I should start applying for scholarships? I think right now is a bit early, since I wont be starting college until August 2010, but I don't know when exactly is the right time to start applying for scholarships.

A: You usually start applying for scholarships during the summer of your junior year.

Q: What are some good, reliable sites for finding many college scholarships?
I have heard a thing or two about them, but before I register to any of the sites I would like to know how they work? Does anyone know from experience about qualifying for college scholarships online. Thank you!

A: Hello how are you? What I suggest that you do is use a scholarship search. A scholarship search allows you to create a profile and receive information for all the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your profile description, for example: a scholarship for a student who is pursuing criminal justice. Scholarshipsupport.com actually has 2 free scholarship searches available right now. Also you may be able to find a grant on their site as well. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Q: How do i start applyin for college scholarships?
ok im a senior this year and i have to do this whole college thing by myself so where do i begin..and how do i go about applying for scholarships?

A: Decide some schools you're interested in going is first. Then, Jan. 1st, the FAFSA for that school year is availabe on the web. Fill it out ASAP. The sooner you do, the more you might get. Also, talk you your guidance counselor. They will know your grades and ECs to help you narrow down your search. And, do some searcing on your own: fastweb.com sallymae.com etc. Also, depending on the school you end up deciding, they will have some available as well. Need-based, merit based, etc.

Q: What are some good resources to apply for college scholarships?
Google, etc. turn up too many results for me to search through and find the "real" scholarship sites. Not sure if it matters but I am in my thirties and returning to college (there seem to be a number of scholarships geared towards high school seniors and similar age but not necessarily for my situation). Thanks in advance for any info.

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Q: Where can I find College Scholarships and Grants?
My daughter is a Junior in high school and is active in band , newpaper , NHS and is 24th in her class of 490. I am a single hispanic mom and am worried how i will pay her way through college. I will make sure she has what she needs to succeed but i was wondering where i might find a little help , in Scholarships and grants.

A: You are doing a fantastic job by asking this question during her junior year of high school! It is the perfect time to start searching for outside money for her college education since it is an idea to find out what is out there before the deadlines. I will list some free resources to help locate money for her college education. 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 her 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, encourage her to 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!

Q: How soon can you start applying for college scholarships?
I'm going into my least year of high school and beginning the college application process. Can I apply for - and possibly receive - scholarships before I've chosen a college to attend?

A: Yes you can. You can apply for independent scholarships, which you can find at sites like www.fastweb.com, or scholarships offered by the college(s) you're applying to. Check your college's website to see what scholarships they offer, and whether you have to fill out a separate application, or whether you're considered automatically based on your admissions application. You don't have to know which college you're going to to apply for scholarships from the colleges, so fill out as many scholarship applications as you can! Good luck!

Q: Do you know how to find unused college scholarships?
I've heard there are many college scholarships for things like being left handed. Does anyone know of a good resource for finding these without paying a "broker"?

A: www.fastweb.com. It is free to register. Be careful though...they will popup some offers for you to sign up for that are sponsored so make sure you click no on all of them. THe registration process takes a while as there are tons of questions, but you can save your progress as you go. Once you are done it will give you a list of scholarships that you are eligible for. My list has over 100 on it. Not bad for 30 minutes of work!

Q: How can I find college scholarships?
I'm a junior in High School, and I'm starting to think about college. I've heard that people can apply for lots of scholarships that only a few people apply for. I've heard people have just about payed there way with them. Does anyone know how I can find these scholarship opportunities. Thanks For your help!

A: Fastweb.com is good, and AheadatGraduation.com has a scholarship I had never heard of that doesn't count your GPA. I'd start with those, and also check with your church (if you go) and the specific schools you're interested in. Often, they'll have good scholarships, too.

Q: Do you know of any college scholarships that are easy to get?
I'm looking for scholarships to help pay for expenses while in college. Right now I'm paying with student loans. I would like to graduate with as little debt as possible. I don't really have the time or motivation to write a lot of essays bc of my job and workload at school. I'm just looking for general scholarships that are easy to qualify for and obtain.

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Q: Where can I find college scholarships?
I am a high school senior and I want to know where I can find some college scholarships. Thanks.

A: Hello how are you? What I suggest you do is use a scholarship search. A scholarship search allows you to create a profile and receive information for all the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your profile description. Scholarshipsupport.com actually has 3 free scholarship searches available right now. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Q: What websites can i go to to find college scholarships withouth having the greatest GPA.?
What websites can i go to to find college scholarships withouth having the greatest GPA.? I don't play any sports or any music or anything like that either.

A: Try fastweb.com, schoolsoup.com, brokescholar.com, collegetoolkit.com, lunchmoney.com, and scholarshipexperts.com. They have a lot of essay contests in their databases, which might be a good option if you're concerned about your GPA (essay contests don't usually ask for your transcript). Good luck!

Q: Do you know of any college scholarships or grants for the children of a prisoner?
I heard somewhere that you can get a college scholarship or grant if one of your parents is incarcerated. If anyone has any information on this subject I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

A: well, you can apply for all scholarships and tell them (in your essay they require) how you overcame all of that, and beat the odds. i'm proud of ya, and your not even my kid. good for you!! try to aim for grants/scholarships more... they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc heres a link with a HUGE amount of some available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for. Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it. OVER apply; it doesnt hurt to have too many, and the extra funds can help with housing. http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/njcomputerchick/school.html MORE: http://college-scholarships.com/ http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/grants.asp http://www.gmsp.org http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_web/(nb5ctd55gavpfi55bb3a3j45)/scholarships.aspx http://www.sfa.ufl.edu:16080/scholarshipcafe/ http://www.fafsaonline.com/ http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html http://www.salliemae.com/ http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml http://www.studentawards.com/ http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/Detailed/Scholarships/Meta_indexes_and_other_scholarship_directories/Women_s_and_Non-traditional_students_scholarships_meta-directory_126.php http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-scholarship-search http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/nsl.htm http://www.nsna.org/foundation/ http://www.4cnas.com http://www.schoolsoup.com/ http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm http://www.jackierobinson.org/ http://www.siemens-foundation.org/TeacherScholarship/ http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach.html http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html http://www.uncf.org/ http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm <-do search for ‘scholarships’ http://www.finaid.org/ http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/scholarshipscams.html http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.html http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.html http://www.kfcscholars.org/ http://www.rhodesscholar.org/ http://www.collegedata.com/ http://www.fastweb.com/ http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=139 http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/AH101/Financing.html#4 http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm BECOMING A TEACHER http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/becoming.htm http://www.fseog.com/ DEPENDENCY or NOT http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/apply_student_loan/understanding/financial_aid/dependency/ LOAN FORGIVENESS (nurses/teachers) http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/healthier_futures.shtml http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/loanforgiveness.htm http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp?tab=repaying STATUS of your student gov loan or aid: http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/ if you don’t have a PIN yet (for your loan / aid status) apply for one: http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp ESSAY HELP http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/ http://www.gradesaver.com/resources/scholarship.html http://www.collegeadmissionsessays.com/ http://www.nataviguides.com/broke_essay.html http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/essayjump.asp http://www.scholarshipessay.us/ http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-brainstorming.php http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-topic.php http://essayedge.com/ http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articles/scholarshipessay.html GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCAM LIST (if you find a scam report it here too) http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer/media_psas_classads.html LOANS http://www.acteducationloans.com/ http://www.finaid.org/loans/educationlenders.phtml http://www.financialaid.com/plus/index.cfm?id=plusloans http://www.alternativestudentloan.com/ http://www.parentplusloan.com/ http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/about/ http://www.myspace.com/financialaidpodcast http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com GRAD LOANS http://www.gradloans.com/graduate-plus-loan/ DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html CONSOLIDATE LOANS http://www.plusloanconsolidator.com/ http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/consolidate_student_loans/student_loan_consolidation.htm http://www.salliemae.com/content/privateconsolidation/index.html http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/ RATE MY PROFESSORS http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/index.jsp

Q: are there any college scholarships i can apply for even though im only a sophomore in high school?
cause most scholarships are for juniors and seniors to apply for, and even college students. i really want to get started right now.

A: It is a bit too early to actually apply, but NOT too early to start searching for scholarships tailored for you. Start a notebook or something to keep track of the scholarships/ grants you may be interested in, what are the requirements, can you get a copy of this year's application( it will probably be very similar to next year's application). Get your credentials in order... are you doing your best to get high grades? Are you preparing for your college entrance exams? Are you involved in a variety of activities so that you will look balanced to the scholarship committee? ( usually at least one school, one community activity, leadership roles look good too 4-H, Scouts, church groups, community service groups etc.) Do you have a clue about what you want to do for a career? If so, there are often scholarships for specific careers. In the summer can you get a job or internship in your career area? If you are not sure, there are programs at your high school or local community college which will help you evaluate your strengths, weaknesses, and interests to help you determine possible career areas. Also, rarely does someone get a free ride scholarship. You may want to have a some money in savings to help with the first year. I would say a minimum of $3000 for an average college, more if you are headed to a big name school. Start saving now. Also, take advantage of those college nights or college fairs, where you can get information about several colleges in a few hours... it saves gas and time. When you have narrowed your choices to say 3 to 5, see if you can make campus visits, take a tour etc. You might have a community college on one end of your choices( they are usually fairly easy to get into) and a dream college on the other end of your list. ( Don't let the price scare you off, the base amount that you are expected to pay may be the same for either end college, you just need more scholarships, grants, loans, work study programs etc, to make up the difference.) There are usually books about scholarships and programs at your local library, counselor's office etc. Check the bulletin boards outside the counselor's offices. Also, I am including a link which worked well for my family. It will take your information and help screen for the most appropriate scholarships for you. It will also keep sending you e mails about new scholarships that meet your criteria. Have you thought about references yet? many scholarships ask for one to three references from adults, not family members. Who knows you well enough to give you a good reference? Are they willing to do that? Ask them. Never put down a reference without permission. At this point you are just asking permission, they don't even have to do anything yet. Most people will say yes. Then next year, with the reference form in hand, you can remind them, " Remember when I asked if you would be willing to be a reference, well....) Where are your parents in all of this? Even if they are not rich, you will need their cooperation for tax forms, permission forms etc. Are they okay with you going to college? If not, things are harder, but not impossible. Finally, many scholarships and grants ask for an "Essay." Use the practice applications from this year to get an idea of what the sponsors want. Start working on the essays now... just think, in a year they will be polished , edited, brief and to the point. Sometimes you will be interviewed. Practice essays help you clarify your thoughts so you are less likely to go braindead during an actual interview. Get going, you will have an advantage over all those kids who wait until junior or senior year to even think about these things.

Q: Do any of you know of a website that I can look at if interested in college scholarships?
I'm having difficulty finding out info for college scholarships. Heard a rumor about a website that when you put in your desired career gives you scholarships pertaining to that particular area. Let me know... otherwise state the way you found out about some and I'll give your method a try.

A: One of the biggest is www.fastweb.com. It takes information on you and matches it to pre-requisite, and then gives you lists of scholarships you qualify for. Amazing site! It will even send you emails to notify you of new scholarship opportunities and remind you of deadlines.