Exploring scholarships for students attending two-year colleges

I'm planning to start my higher education journey at a two-year college. Does anyone know of scholarships that are specifically targeted at students going to these types of institutions?

Absolutely, there are indeed scholarships specifically targeted towards students planning to attend two-year colleges. This type of aid can often be a great resource! Here are a few examples:

1. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship: This is a program dedicated to providing scholarships to two-year college students. Two-year students can earn up to $1,500 each to help cover tuition and books.

2. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) additionally has partnerships offering numerous scholarships, like the GEICO Pathway to Completion Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship, which is for students transferring to 4-year schools, but there are many other AACC scholarships for those staying at community colleges.

3. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society provides scholarships for students at community and junior colleges.

4. Finally, certain states like New York, Oregon, and Tennessee offer programs that essentially make two-year colleges tuition-free for residents, which can be a huge benefit.

Remember to check with your specific institution, too. Many two-year colleges have their own scholarship and grant programs that can help substantially reduce your cost of attendance. It's also worthwhile to check local organizations or businesses in your area – many reward scholarships to students attending in-state community colleges. High school guidance counselors can be an excellent resource, and your two-year college's financial aid office can also guide you to available resources. Keep in mind there are both merit-based and need-based scholarships available, so your academic record, but also your personal circumstances can play into eligibility.

Happy scholarship hunting!