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Paying for College

College can be expensive — learn how others are thinking about college affordability
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Will winning an art scholarship prohibit my chances in a science school?

I’m a junior going into my senior year and I am pretty good at drawing, it’s what I love to do. But, I’m a bit nervous on applications when I say I win an art scholarship. I love art but i know it’s n …

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Do I Need to pay upfront for Community College?

Hello guys

just I Have a question related to tuition, is there any community college that does not require any upfront payments?

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3 years ago
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Scholarship Displacement

My son worked REALLY hard on dozens of outside scholarship applications and was fortunate to receive over $15,000 from a variety of sources. Only THEN did he learn about his college's practice of sch …

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Independent scholarships

when should i start applying for independent scholarships for Fall 2024 entry?

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3 years ago
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Independent scholarships

when should i start applying for independent scholarships for Fall 2024 entry?

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3 years ago
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I know about scholarship websites like Niche, Bold, Going Merry, etc., but are there any lesser known websites?

I'm in 12th grade and I'll be graduating in June of this year. I'm also looking for scholarships websites that can help me during my college years.

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3 years ago
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What Scholarships Should I Be Applying For?

I'm looking for scholarships I can apply to. They can be big or small, I just am looking to raise money for college, and every time I try to apply for a scholarship it's either already expired or ther …

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3 years ago
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What are some good financial aid sources

I'm looking for resources to help me pay my way through college. I don't want to take student loans (I don't want to be in debt). I'm relying on grants and scholarships, but can't ever find ones that …

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3 years ago
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How to Start Preparing for my Senior Year in High School and for College.

I'm soon finishing my sophomore year of high school and I'm going to be going into my junior year soon after I want to know early on before I start what I should do my junior year to prepare for my se …

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3 years ago
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Should I put 2 years or 4 years in my scholarship applications?

I am currently applying for scholarships. I will attend community college for two years, and then another college for two more years in order to get a Bachelor's degree. When applying for scholarships …

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3 years ago
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Doubt on applying via common app to CU denver

Hi there, I'm an international student applying to fall term at CU Denver. Via common app. There's a question asking on how do I expect to pay my college expenses with only two options - (1) govt or s …

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3 years ago
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Scholarships @ Northeastern University?

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My name is Barrett Feagin. I attend The Marist high school in Atlanta Georgia. I was recently accepted into Northeastern University and it is my top choice. Unfortunately, my family has no means …

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3 years ago
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How do I get a Full ride or at east a part way scholarship from schools near me.

I have a 3.9 GPA, President of FBLA, Varsity Football, Varsity Tennis, Officer for FFA, Worked at two of my parent's family owned businesses since I was a kid, took 4 dual enrollment classes, Member o …

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3 years ago
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How to find a suitable job?

I am currently a Sophomore looking to apply for a job. Unfortunately, I do not know where to start. Whenever I look on possible common job websites (such as Indeed), most of the jobs available requi …

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3 years ago
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I am beyond lost with trying to find a way to enroll my 17 year old daughter into college

I am lost from start to action ..I am not financially stable enough to afford college for one thing. Secondly, I sought out a college that was local to our residence - located University of Delaware.. …

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3 years ago
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Saving up money for college

I'm only a freshman in high school and I'm planning to go to college but the only problem is being able to pay for tuition in the future. My family is low-income and I'm probably going to qualify for …

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3 years ago
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Affording College (w/out qualifying for need-based aid)

TLDR; my parents are paying for only a small portion of college but they are upper class so I do not qualify for enough/much/any need-based aid. What do I do?

Honestly, there's not a lot more to say - …

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3 years ago
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Getting job at 16

I am a sophomore and looking for some type of quiet job to get some extra cash. Any tips or places on where and how I can apply?

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Paying for Umich Ann Arbor

I have recently been admitted to Umich engineering as an international student, but I come from a middle-class family. Paying for umich as an international student is very costly, therefore I want to …

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