I'm a high school junior with two siblings and we're all triplets. Are there specific college scholarships available for triplet kids like us? It'd be super helpful given how expensive college can be! Any advice or resources would be appreciated.
While there aren't many scholarships exclusively dedicated for triplets, certain financial aid opportunities do exist. Here are a few options:
1. Sibling Discounts: Some colleges offer discounts on tuition if siblings enroll at the same time. For example, George Washington University has a Family Grant program cutting off 50% of the tuition for a sibling, if two or more siblings are attending the institution full-time. Similarly, Saint Michael's College in Vermont provides tuition discounts to families with more than one dependent attending the college in the same academic year.
2. Multiple Birth Scholarships: Although not specifically for triplets, The Association of MultiEthnic Americans, Inc. (AMEA) offers a scholarship known as the Caroline H. Newhouse Scholarship Fund to members, which includes individuals from multiethnic or multiple birth families.
3. Local and Regional Scholarships: Don't forget to apply for scholarships within your local community and state. Many organizations offer financial awards for a variety of unique traits and talents, and you and your siblings could qualify.
4. National Scholarship Search Engines: Utilize free scholarship search services such as College Board's BigFuture, Fastweb, or Appily. These platforms let you input your specific details, including your status as a triplet, to find matching scholarships.
Although these specific scholarships are not abundant, remember, triplets are not prohibited from earning scholarships through traditional avenues such as academic merit, sports, the arts, or community service. The key is finding the right scholarships that fit you and your siblings' individual interests, talents, and qualifications. Good luck!
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