I'm planning ahead for college financials and scholarships have been on my mind a lot lately. I've been wondering, once you're already attending college, is it still possible to apply for scholarships?
If anyone has tips or has successfully gotten scholarships during their college years, that would be super helpful! I'm interested in how the process might differ from applying to scholarships as a high school senior. Any specific resources or advice would be appreciated too!
Absolutely, you can definitely apply for scholarships even after you've started college! Many scholarships are open to both high school seniors and college students. You'll find scholarships specifically intended for current college students, and even some designed for certain year levels (like sophomores, juniors, or seniors). The process of applying does not usually differ too much from when you were in high school. You will still need to meet the eligibility criteria, submit the required documents, and possibly write essays.
As for applying for scholarships, remember to start early, keep your options broad, and be persistent. A lot of scholarships have deadlines throughout the year, so creating a calendar might be beneficial would also be a good idea to set aside a certain amount of time each week or month to research and apply to scholarships.
As for resources, Appily could be useful. It is a scholarship search tool where you can filter scholarships based on your year level in college. On Appily, you'd have to input your information, such as your major, year in school, and state of residence. Then it gives you a list of scholarships that match your profile. It also provides details about the scholarships it suggests, like the deadline, amount, and application requirements.
Varied local and regional organizations, as well as national corporations and non-profit groups, continue to provide scholarships to college students. Additionally, your college's financial aid office should have resources available for students looking for scholarships. They might even have some college-specific scholarships you may qualify for.
Every scholarship you can get is more money you don't have to borrow or earn, so it's definitely worth the effort!
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