Paying for College

College can be expensive — learn how others are thinking about college affordability
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10 months ago
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Independent scholarships

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

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10 months 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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10 months 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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10 months 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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11 months 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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11 months 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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11 months 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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a year ago
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Scholarships @ Northeastern University?

Hello,

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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a year 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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a year 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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a year 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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a year 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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a year 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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a year 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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a year ago
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California Residency

Hi, I am currently a High School Junior in Tennessee. I am hoping to apply to some UCs and Cal Poly. My mom is originally from California and is hoping to move with me if I get into one of these schoo …

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a year ago
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a year ago
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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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a year ago
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What Are Some Good and Reliable Scholarship Websites?

I've been struggling to find good scholarship websites that are trustworthy and worth my time. So far, I've looked at Go Merry and Bold.org. Are these websites safe and reliable? Are there any other s …

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a year ago
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Does anyone have any recommendations of outside scholarships for international students?

Helloe! My name’s Lucy and I’m a Mexican/international students looking to study in the US. I’ve already been accepted to some universities, and I’m grateful, but still with the financial aid received …

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a year ago
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How to start applying for scholarships

I am a sophomore in high school, so I am starting to research scholarship opportunities. However, they have become very confusing, so I am not sure how to begin. Any advice on how to begin applying fo …

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