I've been trying to figure out how to find scholarships through BigFuture on College Board. Does anyone have any tips on how to navigate their site successfully? I'm hoping to discover some good options to cover college costs.
Absolutely, I'm happy to guide you on how to use BigFuture to search for scholarships.
Once you visit the BigFuture website, you'll see a main navigation bar at the top of the page. Hover over and click on "Pay for College" then select "Scholarships" in the dropdown menu.
Once you're on the scholarships page, you can click on the "Scholarship Search" button to start your search. This will take you to another page with various filters to choose from such as state, grade level, ethnicity, deadline, and so on. It's a good idea to fill out the filters thoroughly to match scholarships that are most relevant to you.
When you find a scholarship that may be a good fit, click on the scholarship name for more detailed information like eligibility requirements, application process, amount of award, and contact information for the scholarship provider.
Remember, you have to click on the 'apply now' button and visit the scholarship provider's official website to apply. BigFuture itself does not handle the application process.
Also, please remember that scholarships are just one avenue of financial aid; don't forget to complete the FAFSA to be considered for federal, state, and institutional aid.
One last tip: apply to as many scholarships as you're eligible for - every bit helps! Good luck with your scholarship search!
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